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Creative artistry involves the creation, production, interpretation, and evaluation of cultural artifacts that generate new insights and interpretations with the potential to inspire and advance the quality of life in society. Creative artistry can be expressed through literary, lectures/invitations/residencies, performing, fine, applied arts, designs, and design innovations. In this context Rico Ruffino is expected to develop sustainable design materials or artistry that enhances student success and supports partners in the realm of Forest Biomaterials. The achievements and accomplishments in this include published design work, student projects on design, displays in design centered forums and events, and technological innovations.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Designs Within the University
Paper Pilot Plant Lab - 3D Scans and Video Production, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, December 2024 - present
This is a 3D virtual scan, along with video presentations of various equipment and machinery, that will help promote instruction and raise awareness of program capabilities.
Service Aware Tray, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, CNR, September 2024
Promotes recognition and support of dedicated employees within the college, all while being designed and developed within SMT.
SMT Flooring Service Center Branding, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, July 2024
Showcasing a promotional branding of technical services within SMT, all while being designed and developed within SMT.
Hodges Wood Products Lab - 3D Scan and Video Production, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, April 2024 - Spring 2025
This is a 3D virtual scan, along with video presentations of various equipment and machinery, that will help promote instruction and raise awareness of program capabilities.
Ideation Lab, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, May 2024
The creation and development of an instructional space to ideate and develop designs in a more functional, streamlined, and sustainable way.
SMT Promotional Video, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, November 2023
The storyboard production of a promotional video helps the brand illustrate and attract potential students to the department and program.
Camping Roll Chair, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, November 2023
A sustainable chair design illustrates our capabilities within SMT in product development.
Paper Chair Desk, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, November 2023
A sustainable chair design illustrates our capabilities within SMT in product development.
Tree Chair, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, November 2023
A sustainable chair design illustrates our capabilities within SMT in product development.
Gira Lounger, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Josh Gira, February 2023
A sustainable chair design illustrates our capabilities within SMT in product development.
Cell Art One, Sustainable Art, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, June 2023
Sustainable art illustrates our capabilities within SMT around visual and creative arts.
Cell Art Two, Sustainable Art, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, June 2023
Sustainable art illustrates our capabilities within SMT in visual and creative arts.
Root Chair, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, December 2022
A sustainable chair design illustrating our capabilities within SMT in product development.
Mega Pod, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, December 2022
A sustainable chair design illustrates our capabilities within SMT around product development.
Fabrication Lab, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, June 2022
Creating and developing an instructional space to fabricate and develop designs in a more functional, streamlined, and sustainable way.
Faculty Visual Resume - Website, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, November 2022
Creating a more engaging and visual format to illustrate and promote one's accomplishments within the university.
Safety Glass Container, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, NCSU Chemistry, November 2021
A sustainable packaging design illustrates our capabilities within SMT in product development and sustainable packaging for other university partners.
One Cube, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, August 2021
A sustainable chair design illustrates our capabilities within SMT in product development.
Chip Can, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, November 2020
A sustainable packaging design illustrates our capabilities within SMT in product development and sustainable packaging.
V.A.L. - Visual Augmented Learning, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Forest Biomaterials, November 2020
Storyboard concept to create a virtual learning content that helps to promote remote learning.
Designs Outside the University
Eco Chair, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Sustainable Furnishings Council, April 2022
A sustainable chair design illustrating our capabilities within SMT in product development.
Sustainable Packaging Design, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, BatterUp, November 2021
A sustainable packaging design illustrates our capabilities within SMT around product development and sustainable packaging for a startup company.
Terra Slide, Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, Under Armor, September 2023
A sustainable Footwear design illustrating our capabilities within SMT in product development and sustainable materials and processes.
Designs From Grants
Expeditious Container Solution (ECS), Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, CMI2 and DoD, Phase 1, August 2024
Providing a solution to the packaging of ammunitions or shipping containers in a sustainable manner also promoting SMT capabilities.
Sustainable Design Ring Guide, Co-PI – Rico Ruffino, KEEN, December 2023
A product development tool that helps guide sustainable design process incorporating several different facets of engineering mindsets, design thinking and sustainability.
Sustainable Bus Shelter, Co-PI – Rico Ruffino, USDA, November 2023
The designing of a sustainable bus shelter that utilizes CLTs within the transportation industry. The design was utilized in a grant application.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS), Lead PI – Rico Ruffino, USDA, January 2022
The design of a sustainable charging station for electric vehicles that systematically charged vehicles in more streamlined fashion along with promoting functional needs to offset charging times. The design was used in a grant application.
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