Industrial Design Student Receives 2025 Auburn University President’s Award

This prestigious honor recognizes one student from each Auburn school or college who combines scholastic excellence—completing at least three semesters with a minimum grade-point average of 3.40, including transfer credits—along with outstanding qualities of leadership, citizenship, character and promise of professional ability.

Fuller has made a lasting impact not only through his personal achievements but also by inspiring and encouraging his fellow students in the School of Industrial and Graphic Design. In October, he was named the Auburn Ideas Jam Winner by the Harbert College of Business, earning $1000 in startup capital for his business pitch, “Apex Baitworks,” a design consultancy specializing in bass fishing products. Earlier in the year, he was inducted into the Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society and was recognized with a Kaleidoscope Design Award for his coffee kit design, Joey.

While the past year has been filled with impressive accolades, Fuller’s contributions extend beyond his own success. Through his encouragement and leadership, he has exemplified what it means to be a well-rounded CADC student, fostering a supportive and innovative community among his peers.

Fuller has also gained valuable professional experience outside the studio. He interned at Yotrio Group, where he contributed to major brands such as Costco, Lowes and Home Depot, focusing on outdoor furniture. Additionally, he has built a strong portfolio of freelance work in the sport of paintball, designing tournament-quality products. His work includes CAD modeling, sketching, research, client communication and collaboration. Having worked directly with company owners on products set for release, Fuller is poised to graduate with a strong foundation of education, real-world experience and an entrepreneurial mindset that will propel him into a bright future.