Benjamin Thompson
Designer
Themed Environments Integration Student - University of Florida Creative Portfolio
& Modeler
THEMED ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
Universal Creative|Orlando, FL Technical Intern, ATI Sept. 2022 to Present
ThemeWorks, Inc.|High Springs, FL Design Intern, Freelance 3D Modeler, Aug. 2018 to Apr. 2020 Project Development Intern
Walt Disney World|Lake Buena Vista, FL Attractions Cast Member Aug. 2017 to Sept. 2018
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Autodesk, inc.|San Rafael, CA. remotely from FL Autodesk Ambassador Data Management Nov. 2021 to Present Autodesk Ambassador University Liason Jan. 2021 to Aug. 2021
Innovation Academy (IA), University of Florida|Gainesville, FL Technical Assistant Sept. 2019 to Aug. 2021
EDUCATION
University of Florida - CityLab|Orlando, FL Master’s degree in the Science of Architecture Concentration in Themed Environments Integration Aug. 2021 to Dec. 2022 University of Florida|Gainesville, FL Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering Minor in Innovation Jan. 2018 to Aug. 2021
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Benjamin Thompson
TECHNICAL SKILLS ●● Prototyping ●● FDM 3D Printers ●● Arduino ●● Laser Cutters ●● Fusion 360 ●● Solidworks ●● AutoCAD ○● Revit ○● Maya ○● 3DS Max ●● Photoshop ●● Illustrator ●● InDesign ○● After Effects ○● Premiere Pro ●● Excel (VBA, Solver) ●● Simio ABOUT ME I am a collaborative and analytical thinker with an excitement for innovation. My passion is bridging creativity and technicality. My most important value is integrity. INTERESTS & HOBBIES 3D modeling and printing Prototyping Painting Sketching Woodworking Metalworking Gaming ACTIVITIES, HONORS, & AWARDS Industry Certifications: ●● Fusion 360 ●● Solidworks ●● Photoshop ●● Illustrator ●● InDesign ●● Word Professional Honors and Awards: ●● Autodesk Ambassador Impact Award Academic Honors and Awards: ●● IA Director’s Award ●● IA Trailblazer ●● Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Dean’s List Community Service: ●● Eagle Scout Silver Palm ●● Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor ●● A Forever Home Animal Rescue ●● Give Kids the World Creative Portfolio bit.ly/BTCreative
BenJo81998@Gmail.com BenJo81998
3 Corvus Cruiser Gamified Dining Experience TEA@Florida Design Competition - Fall 2021 4 4 Forever Home Logo/Merchandise Designs Graphic Design Work - 2017-2020 22 22 Worlds Underwater Parade Float TEA@Florida Spotlight Challenge Winner - Spring 2022 12 12 The Library Escape Room Element University of Florida TEI Project - Spring 2022 14 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 Gamified Dining Experience TEA@Florida Design Competition - Fall 2021 Partners: Tim Dzwill tjdzw96@gmail.com ● Zoe Todd zoetodd15@gmail.com Corvus Cruiser
The Corvus Cruiser Culinary Experience
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THEMES
● Steampunk ● Four-story restaurant ● Waiters deliver food and ingredients to ● Alien ● Three forms of self-cooked dining ● guests through disguised compartments ● Nature ● Quick service/ Bar ● and doors in the adjacent wall
FORMAT LOGISTICS
Engine Bay Greeting Area
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● Revit ● Photoshop Engine
Area ● Revit ● Photoshop
Bay Dining
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● Fusion 360
Ceres Hugo Eugene Fumer (C.H.E.F.)
8 TOP Corvus Cooker Final Render ● Fusion 360 BOTTOM LEFT Corvus Cooker Color Study BOTTOM MIDDLE Corvus Cooker Texture Study BOTTOM RIGHT Corvus Cooker Color Study
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Station Greeting Area ● Revit ● Fusion 360 ● Photoshop Assembly Station Dining Area ● Revit ● Fusion 360 ● Photoshop
Assembly
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Greeting Area ● Revit ● Photoshop Steam Stacks Dining Area ● Revit ● Photoshop
Steam Stacks
11 Corvus Cruiser Logo ● Illustrator ● Photoshop Alien Cooking Implements ● Fusion 360
12 Parade Float TEA@Florida Spotlight Challenge Winner - Spring 2022 Partner: Elle Norstrom ellenorstrom@ufl.edu Worlds Underwater Worlds Underwater THEMES FORMAT ● Nature ● Whale shaped float ● Ocean ● Aerial/Silk Dancers ● Elegance ● Layers of the ocean range with vertical position on float Worlds Underwater Float (Day) ● Solidworks ● Fusion 360 ● Photoshop
Worlds Underwater Float Drawing
Elevation Dimensions in ft.
● Solidworks
● Fusion 360
Worlds Underwater Float (Night)
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● Solidworks ● Fusion 360 ● Photoshop
Escape Room Element University of Florida TEI Project - Spring 2022 Partners: Alex Sansolo alexsansolo@gmail.com ● Aimee Slater aimeenslater@gmail.com 14
Library
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15 The Library THEMES FORMAT CHALLENGE ● Library ● Escape Room To design an escape room in a group and ● Fantasy ● Bookshelf/Clock individually fabricate an item from it
16 Clock Wall (Pre-Transition) ● Photoshop Escape Room Elevation (Pre-Transition) Unfolded ● Photoshop
17 Clock Wall (Post-Transition) ● Photoshop Escape Room Elevation (Post-Transition) Unfolded ● Photoshop
Hidden Door Clock Model
Fusion 360 18
PAGE Hidden Door Clock Drawings
Fusion 360
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Escape Room Project Exploded View
Hidden Door Clock
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Escape Room Project Overview Hidden Door Clock 53.05 46.4 16.5 10.75 26.5 10.75 44 TOP FRONT SIDE PROJECT TITLE DRAWN CHECKED APPROVED SCALE WEIGHT SHEET
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20 Hidden Door Clock (Pre-Transition) ● Woodworking ● Theme Painting ● Repurposing
21 Hidden Door Clock (Post-Transition) ● Woodworking ● Theme Painting ● Repurposing
22 Logo/Merchandise Designs Graphic Design Work - 2017-2020 A Forever Home Animal Rescue Forever Home
23 LEFT PAGE What Rescues are Made of Merchandise Design ● Photoshop LEFT Adopt Don’t Shop Merchandise Design ● Photoshop BOTTOM LOVE Merchandise Design ● Photoshop RIGHT Holiday Home Merchandise Design ● Photoshop
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