Joseph Benanti

About Joseph Benanti

Industrial designer and maker currently completing a Master’s degree in Industrial Design at Pratt Institute in New York. My practice spans industrial design, sculpture, lighting and material-driven object making, combining digital design tools with hands-on fabrication.My background includes experience in architecture and studio sculpture, as well as immersive study in Venice, Italy, where I developed a series of sculptural works under the mentorship of accredited artist Ed Smith. That experience reinforced a disciplined, material-first approach to design, grounded in form, proportion and thoughtful making.I work fluidly between concept development, CAD, prototyping, and fabrication, with a strong sensitivity to material choice and production logic. Alongside design, I maintain a practice in film photography, which informs how I approach light, texture, and spatial composition.I’m interested in opportunities with design-driven studios, brands, and creative teams focused on meaningful, well-executed work, and I’m open to collaborations and future roles.

Experience

1. Fabrication & Cnc Technician

   Griffin Editions

   Jul 2025 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

   Collaborate with artists and designers to create custom solutions that balance creativity with technical feasibility. Contribute to studio operations, including finishing, assembly, and material preparation in a high-end production environment.Operate CNC milling equipment to prototype and fabricate precision components for diverse client projects. Translate digital design files into tangible outputs, integrating CAD/CAM workflows with hands-on fabrication.

Education

• Pratt Institute

  Master’s of Industrial Design MID, Industrial and Product Design

• Marist University

  Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design

  2017