idzone

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Product design all-rounder with expertise in 3D printing, 3D modeling, parametric design and interactive product design. I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Industrial Design and 10+ years of professional experience. My work centers on the themes Digital Fabrication and Consumer Products.

Digital Fabrication
With tools such as laser cutters and 3D printers, manufacturing gets democratized and new possibilities for materiality, geometry and customization open up. In my work I explore these possibilities using state-of-the-art software such as Rhinoceros+Grasshopper, an in-house FDM 3D printer for prototyping, and 3D printing services to create 3D printed end products. I have been commissioned to work with parties such as i.Materialise, Philips Design, the Dutch embassy in Qatar, Warner Bros Inc., and fashion designer Pauline van Dongen.

Consumer Products
Impactful innovations are created by implementing the latest technologies, enabling rich interaction possibilities and tending to authentic human needs. Next to developing products with prime focus on brand identity and aesthetics, I like to combine human-centered design methods and interactive technologies early on in the product development process. I prefer future-oriented concept development and have advanced skills in visualization through sketches and 3D renderings. With a background in mobility design, I have advanced skills in creating smooth and production-ready 3D models. I create interactive prototypes that not only look good, but incorporate electronics to afford interesting and beautiful interactions. An exemplary project is a collaboration with fashion designer Marina Toeters, where an interactive yoga shirt was created for VF corporation. The shirt incorporates innovative construction methods and textile sensors that together with on-screen software provide feedback on movement and breathing.

Highly creative by nature and dedicated to my profession, I am stimulated by the joy of exploring new possibilities, developing relationships and making envisioned ideas a reality. I make sure that I communicate professionally and deliver timely. Please note that my hourly rate is an indication and may be adjusted depending on the nature of the projects. I am looking forward to working with you.

Experience

Product Designer IDZone · Full-time Apr 2013 – Present 11 yrs 9 mos Tilburg, NB, Netherlands Offering Industrial Design services for numerous
clients, especially for projects related to consumer products and 3D printing.
Creative & Managing Director ShapeWizard · Part-time Mar 2018 – Dec 2024 6 yrs 9 mos Tilburg, NB, Netherlands Managing 3D content and brand identity for a business
with a unique 3D product customizer.
Student Coach Eindhoven University of Technology · Part-time Sep 2013 – Jan 2015 1 yrs 4 mos Eindhoven, NB, Netherlands Coaching Industrial Design bachelor students with wearable
technology projects.
Research Assistant Generative Design Radboud University · Part-time Jun 2014 – Dec 2014 6 mos Eindhoven, NB, Netherlands Exploring the potential of 3D printed body-informed
fashion in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Product Designer Motive Development · Part-time Oct 2010 – Mar 2013 2 yrs 5 mos Eindhoven, NB, Netherlands Started as an intern in 2005 at this award-winning
mobility design studio. My responsibilities: concept
sketching, CAD, 3D rendering, animation, mockups,
graphic design.
Intern Philips Design, Future Probes Group · Internship Mar 2008 – Oct 2008 7 mos Eindhoven, NB, Netherlands Exploring the future of 3D-projection technology and
taking the vision from paper to reality by developing full-scale interactive prototypes.

Education

Eindhoven University of Technology Bachelor's, Industrial Design 2006 – 2009 Hands-on design projects performed in multi-disciplinary teams.
Eindhoven University of Technology Master, Industrial Design 2006 – 2009 Graduated with a wearable tech project for yoga.

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