Aidan Gough is a senior at Appalachian State University, graduating in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design and Furniture Design concentration. With an international upbringing in South Africa, Belgium, and Denmark, his works and creative process are influenced by a diverse cultural identity. Aidan is refining skills in wood and metal fabrication, model making, and 3D modeling through his studies and employment as a shop technician. Aidan was second runner-up in the DAVIS Furniture Sponsored Studio Competition with ASU and was awarded the American Home Furnishings Alliance Scholarship in 2023.
StatementEvoking reminiscence of the natural world plays a significant role in my design process. As a seasoned traveler and outdoorsman, my work often includes elements of organic forms inspired by nature. My other influences stem from interests in music, the arts, and experiences living abroad. I believe that design allows me to distinguish these ideas and establish an emotional connection with my audience, fully expressing my creative endeavors into a three-dimensional reality. With this and by creating balanced relationships between quality materials, I fabricate cohesive works that emanate a sense of delicacy and refinement.
