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.
CaregiverOne
CaregiverOne is a patent-pending solution designed to help caregivers respond quickly and accurately to a care recipient’s needs. By clearly identifying what type of assistance is required—whether toileting, repositioning, getting a drink, or addressing pain—it enables caregivers to deliver more efficient, targeted, and compassionate care.
Key benefits include:
Enables caregivers to respond promptly and accurately by knowing exactly what the care recipient needs.
Reduces caregiver stress and anxiety by offering a structured way for needs to be expressed and acknowledged.
Creates more time for caregiver self-care by streamlining requests and reducing constant check-ins.
Empowers care recipients by giving them more control and a clearer way to communicate their needs, supporting emotional well-being.
Improves the efficiency of resource allocation, allowing caregivers to focus attention where it’s most needed rather than guesswork.