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This is me! I am an enthusiast for design and engineering. For my pleasure I always get to the bottom of everything (I created this website that way too, am curious if you were able to find all the extra features).
Together with fellow student Timo, I founded the company WAT-design where we try to challenge ourselves to explore and test new ideas, we do this mainly during King's Day. From this, for example, came the earrings and keychains made from vinyl records, but also the soap holders we made from leftover wood with our CNC machine and other products based on waste streams. Wat-design is a way for us to create alternative products from residual material, which is a hobby and passion for us.
I am always trying to develop myself and therefore know my pitfalls well. That is why I chose the Da Vinci Minor during my minor period . Here I learned several techniques that make me stronger and more assertive as a person and as an entrepreneur. Some of the techniques I applied were the Kaizen method, where you make small, periodic changes to continuously improve, and the Design Thinking method, which helps create user-friendly and innovative solutions. I also learned the technique of Reframing, in which you evaluate a situation from the perspective of an imagined professional, without immediately looking for solutions. This technique helps you look at problems differently and gain deeper insights, giving you a better understanding of what is really going on before you arrive at concrete solutions.
The injection molding process and increasing functionality was the focus of this project. Based on Makita, the Makhet construction fan has the added functionality of measuring the air quality in its environment and alerting the user if it deteriorates or an unusual substance is detected. Below is an assembly video of how the product is constructed.
During my internship at Piet Hein Eek I did a project where I designed 3d-printed molds for more efficient plaster molds for ceramic molding. Because I liked this so much I still get assignments for this after my internship, here is an example of a project where the company wanted a reconstruction of already existing plaster molds (right photo). Below 1 of the 4 molds for the one-mold lamp of PHE.
The Swap-BBQ concept is a BBQ that can be attached to the front of a swap bike. The idea would be that already existing Swapfiets locations could issue the BBQ and the user could return it there after use with the cost being deducted directly from the subscription. In this project I learned to work with DXF formats for cutting out sheet metal which is then attached by folding and spot welding. The inner shape is tapered and provides good heat dispersion so it works more efficiently.
During this project I was able to learn a lot about making construction drawings for welded structures and bending sheet metal. Here is an overview drawing (without bemating) of a cart I made during my internship at Piet Hein Eek. The idea is that a table top is attached to it. Because this sheet rotates around the center of the axle you can easily turn the sheet, this saves the sprayers a lot of time and back pain. Previously, they would turn the table by hand and had to wait in between for the other half to dry before it could be flipped. The photo is of a waste wood table from PHE in the cart.
The Timmit is a tool I developed with employment experts and students of Business Administration and Industrial Product Design. The goal is to help people who struggle with time management regain control of their time. Timmit works through a visual timer and colored lights that indicate when a task or break is over.
Four of the Timmit's six faces show times in minutes. By moving the desired time upward, the timer begins to count down. During the running time, the transparent side of the device begins to change from red to green, indicating to the environment that the user is available again. The times are based on research by occupational experts and help optimize work and rest intervals:
- 10 minutes: A good time for a short break
- 30 minutes: Ideal for a lunch break
- 60 minutes: For concentrated work with a short break afterwards
- 90 minutes: The maximum arc of tension for most people
In the pitch battle of Jong Ondernemen in the FC Groningen stadium, Timo Bos and I presented our company Timmit. That was a really great experience! The competition allowed us to show our project to a wide audience, receive feedback from experts and other young entrepreneurs. We can proudly say we won it, which not only gave us valuable recognition, but also expanded our network. It was an important moment in our entrepreneurial journey and sparked us to further develop our presentation skills.
In 2022/2023, Timo Bos and I participated in JA Latvia, an international program that brings together young entrepreneurs from different countries to present and develop their ideas. During this program we not only pitched our own project Timmit, but also gained valuable knowledge about entrepreneurship in an international context. We were proud to win the Balcia Insurance - Signature Award, a recognition of the innovative nature of our project and the impact it can make.
The experience at JA Latvia was an important step for us on our entrepreneurial path. It allowed us to learn from other young entrepreneurs, get feedback from judges and network with industry professionals. It was an inspiring and motivating experience that helped us further in developing our ideas and projects.
Adobe
I used Adobe a lot during my studies, almost all of my reports were created in it. I get a lot of pleasure from creating templates or outlines for manuals/designs. Below is a booklet I made for the project TKKK announcing the launch of a ceramic candlestick during Dutch Design Week. 
And next to it is an image of a manual created for the Any-timer project.
Affinity
Currently, I am using the counterparts of Adobe software, namely Affinity's programs. While I don't yet have the same level of experience with Affinity as I do with Adobe, I appreciate the company's flexibility and viewpoints more. Below is a sample of two posters I created for the pitch battles I did at the Timmit project.
I started 3D printing 10 years ago, which gave me the opportunity to gain a lot of knowledge about this technology. After using different 3D printers and types, I was able to further develop this knowledge, especially during my studies. I used 3D printing a lot for speeding up iterations. This experience allows me to quickly test and refine ideas. The photo below left clearly shows the many iterations involved in the mold project. In the photo to the right you can see a printed model of the city of Groningen that I created by processing public (elevation) data with scripts I wrote myself.
With the Rotann jam jar lamp, I learned a lot about mechanical transmissions and CNC milling a product. For example, the lamp is made up of milled-out rings and is held up by 3 bars. Inside the lamp is a small stepper motor that by itself was not strong enough to make the lamp rotate, so a planetary gear set was added to give it more power and slower rotation. The lamp rolls on marbles that act as roller bearings. through its rotation, the time is indicated on the side (see the post-it at the top). Here are some sketches of the choices and design.
From the beginning of my studies, I have been fascinated by CNC milling. At the project Timmit I learned how such a machine works and after working with it for a year, I decided to buy one myself to further broaden my knowledge. With the CNC machine I worked on several projects, ONE of these projects was processing damaged vinyl records into key chains, picks and earrings.
Internship PHE
Design skills - Organizer
Sarcophagus packaging
Rotann
Makhet - Construction fan
Portable coffee machine - Any-timer