Austin D. Glasser is an Industrial Design major concentrating in Furniture Design at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Highlights from his college career include crafting a museum piece in collaboration with artist Mel Chin and being a finalist within the ISFD Innovation & Design competition. During 2023, Austin interned with Darran Furniture in High Point, NC where he developed two of their products. He will remain working with them during his last year of college.
StatementI direct my efforts towards the personal wellbeing of the consumer. New technologies and materials are at the height of my design focus with 3D-printing being a prominent aspect within my development. My inspiration is based on natural and man made elements which I incorporate both literally and figuratively within my designs. It is my belief that sustainability should be the first thought when developing a piece in order to protect the consumer’s long-term health.