Gesture-Control Wristband
IMU-driven wearable remote with firmware, BLE HID, and ergonomic hardware design.
Nico Brooks · Emerging Designer + Engineer
I design and build hardware, firmware, and digital experiences.
This is where I share what I've built, how I think, and what I'm headed toward next.
Mechanical + industrial
CAD, enclosures, and physical prototyping alongside electronics.
Multidisciplinary builder
Firmware, mechanics, and UX working as one system.
Curious by default
Exploring new domains through hands-on builds.
About
I’m Nico Brooks
I build wearable and physical products where firmware, hardware, and interface design need to feel seamless. I care about the details, from clean sensor data to the way a product feels in your hand.
I'm hands-on across prototyping, mechanics, electronics, and UX, so I can move a concept from sketch to tested prototype without losing the story along the way.
Mechanical design · Wearables · CAD + fabrication · Product UX · Embedded systems
What I focus on
- • Ergonomic hardware, motion systems, and tactile feel
- • Control logic, sensing, and reliable embedded behavior
- • Prototyping with CAD, 3D printing, and fabrication
- • UI details that make hardware feel easy to use
How I work
I start by testing assumptions with fast prototypes, then iterate toward a product that is stable, intentional, and well-documented.
Tools + Platforms
C/C++, Python, KiCad, Fusion 360, Figma, rapid prototyping
Build Strengths
Mechanical design, embedded sensing, motion testing, enclosures
Current Interests
Wearables, mobility systems, interaction design, playful hardware
Featured
Selected projects
Self-Balancing Electric Vehicle
Control systems, sensor fusion, and chassis development for a stable ride.
Reach out
Let’s connect
I love meeting people who are curious about making things. Say hi, share what you're building, or just drop a note.