Zachary Nelson is an industrial designer who graduated from the University of Cincinnati. He has received several honors for his work including being in the top 25 of an art show while in high school. During college, he was on the Dean's List every quarter and was captain of the UC Hockey team. For internships, he has worked designing seating and assisting the US Air Force Research Laboratory. One project involved designing a sustainable computer. He also helped design a wearable communications system and full-body armor system. His senior capstone project focused on designing large-scale seating using wood, metal, and concrete.