05/27/2026
Meet Ben Hamman (B.F.A., industrial design, 2026)
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Born and raised in Smithsburg, Maryland, right next to the Appalachian Trail, Ben grew up backpacking, exploring, and developing a deep appreciation for design, craft, and the outdoors.
During his time at SCAD, Ben discovered his passion for industrial design and embraced every opportunity to collaborate across creative disciplines.
⭐️ Completed a summer 2025 design internship with Adapt Studio in Anchorage, Alaska, where Ben created architectural and furniture illustrations and built full-scale furniture prototypes for design critiques
⭐️ Participated in multiple SCADpro collaborations, including Skullcandy, Club Car, and a PRO560 Lab project
⭐️ Worked on a special collaboration with Italian furniture company Cappellini and traveled to Milan for the experience
⭐️ Gained hands-on fabrication experience as a wood, metal, and plastic shop monitor for SCAD
⭐️ Spent over a year contributing to SCAD’s Aether EV project through design, CAD, and construction work
We love seeing SCAD students bring curiosity, collaboration, and craftsmanship into every project they take on!👏👏👏