My journey as a designer is driven by a curiosity and a passion for exploring the interaction between technology and human interaction. My fascination with Human Machine Interfaces and design tools to explore this with prototypes form my professional identity, inspiring me to create designs that are both innovative and user centric.

I am proficient in a variety of design tools, including Blender and Fusion 360, which I craft detailed models in Fusion 360 and render them in Blender with a focus on achieving photorealistic outcomes. Then renders serve as tool to check the aesthetics and the model as a building guide for the prototype. As a designer I am constantly looking to incorporate new innovative tools into my workflow such as resin printing and 3D scanning which I learned to use at my internship. I am always exploring new software like Figma with Arduino integration to enhance my design capabilities. These tools are essential for visualizing and rapid prototyping my ideas, allowing me to test and refine user experiences effectively. My design process is iterative and flexible, beginning with initial sketches and advancing through digital modelling to physical prototypes. This approach is a cycle, which ensures comprehensive exploration and refinement of ideas. In this design workflow, I recognize the need to enhance my sketching and woodworking skills to improve the early stage of ideation and the final stages of refinement.

During my Final Bachelor Project (FBP), I delved into the realm of data-enabled design, addressing the challenge of making digital location history data more tangible and interactive. I transformed intangible data into an interactive artifact, allowing users to engage with their personal data in a tangible way. This process highlighted the potential of alternative forms of personal data to help people explore their lives from different perspectives. By materializing passively collected personal data, I enabled users to interact with it, facilitating a deeper and more meaningful engagement with personal data. This project reinforced my belief in the power data enabled design to make the intangible interactive.

My primary interests are in the area of human machine interfaces, where I want to use my professional skills to tackle upcoming challenges in the automotive industry. I want to design innovative, intuitive, and adaptive Human-Machine Interfaces for car interiors that enhance user experience, prioritize safety, and seamlessly integrate with the driving environment, reflecting the future of autonomous and connected vehicles.

Collaboration is integral, and I thrive in likeminded teams, appreciating the diverse perspectives and expertise each member brings. This brings out the best in me, being able to work along professionals that can give you quick advise or you can give advice to. This allows you to learn constantly and develop your design mindset and skills. The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work collaboratively towards common goals is something that I am constantly learning and developing. Nonetheless, I am committed to improving these skills.

Looking ahead, I aspire to evolve into a designer who seamlessly integrates emerging technology, design, and user experience to create products that exceed user expectations. I am committed to constantly learning and adopting new design tools and techniques. This ongoing exploration ensures that I remain at the forefront of technological advancements to use in my design process.