Brian Skuse is a founder & product designer based in the United States.
Skusonaut
Founder. Skusonaut bridges the gap between design and production. We specialize in digital-to-physical manufacturing, offering high-precision, 3D scanning to CAD, CNC machining, 3D printing, metal fabrication and 3PL services. Our workflow eliminates friction between design, prototyping, and logistics, giving startups, engineers, and manufacturers a single trusted partner from concept to completion.
Upperstate
Founder. Upperstate designs and developes consumer products to help caregivers and care recipients with their day-to-day. I founded and led Upperstate LLC, developing a patented line of mobility products from concept to market. I guided the company through product design, manufacturing, e-commerce, and sales, building direct-to-consumer and retail channels while managing operations, marketing, and partnerships. My role spanned end-to-end leadership—shaping product strategy, securing patents, running a Shopify storefront, and overseeing financials—while growing a customer base and navigating the challenges of scaling a hardware business.
Patents include:
https://patents.justia.com/patent/12108850https://patents.justia.com/patent/D1030297https://patents.justia.com/patent/D935761https://patents.justia.com/patent/11408459https://patents.justia.com/patent/D881550UI Design Lead
Design lead. As a design lead I’ve helped guide product teams through strategy, design, and delivery—crafting user experiences across mobile, web, IoT, and robotics platforms. My work centers on simplifying complex systems, shaping design systems, and ensuring accessible, human-centered solutions. Email bskuse@gmail.com for portfolio site password.
Clients include:
T-Mobile, Apollo, MailChimp, TuneIn, Deloitte Digital, Intuit, Sidewalk Labs, CVS Health, Humana, Schneider Electric, GasBuddy, Fidelity and SimpliSafe.