Bachelors Industrial Design Portfolio
Development
You are about to take a look at my Past present and future development, where I will discuss some Projects and courses and my Expertise Area development that comes with them.
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Past
Creativity and Aesthtics
Starting my bachelor’s, I thought aesthetics were simply making things look good, which I didn’t consider my strong suit. However, though my courses I soon learned that aesthetics are about far more, conveying concepts, emotions, and ideas through design.
In Socio-Cultural Sensitivity, I created a jacket that made a sustainability statement through its ‘’patchwork’’ look, using scrap fabric to highlight the fashion industry waste. While in Design for Vitality, the aesthetic exploration focused more on a materials non-intrusiveness in an environment. Both playing a crucial role in teaching me what aesthetics are about.
In Exploratory Sketching, I learned to utilize aesthetics to convey a concept to others. I later implemented this use of sketching in various projects.
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Socio-cultural sensitivity
Assignment 4, sustainable statement jacket
Project 2
Design sketch
Project 1, Flow
Final Prototype
Aesthetic
Exploratory making
Final Prototype
Aesthetic
Exploratory sketching
Coffee machine
Project 3, Wrapid
Final Prototype
Aesthetic
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Aesthetics played a pivotal role in creating a stress-relief-focused design for Project 1. Using natural elements such as flowing water, transparent and waterproof materials, and rounded shapes, all chosen based on their stress-reducing qualities. This approach highlighted how aesthetics can directly influence emotional responses and user well-being. Exploratory Making deepened this understanding of how aesthetic qualities influence user perception, using aesthetics to suggest rich interactions. The iterative making process this course followed, helped me think more creatively.
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In Project 3, aesthetics were central to reducing the stigma of visible clothing repairs. By designing customizable vinyl patches, we encouraged users to explore their creativity while creating emotionally engaging products. My Internship played a key role in learning to connect with users through targeted aesthetics. I designed compelling survey forms, posters, and photo and video advertisements.
I developed the necessary skills to convey feelings, emotions, interaction possibilities and to connect with users on a deeper level, across various digital and physical platforms.
Internship
Marketing Poster made with InDesign & Photoshop
Internship
Survey e-mail
User and Society
In Aesthetics of Interaction, I explored how a product’s form influences user behaviour through perceived affordances. Using methods like the Frogger Framework, interaction relabeling, and extreme characters, to make designs that reflect the unique audience's needs. Like, squeezable materials for tactile feedback, and a handgrip design for intuitive use.
Through user-centered design I built a foundation in methodologies, like storyboards, affinity diagrams, and user testing techniques like think-aloud protocols. In Use basics I evaluated hostile architecture through theories like virtue ethics and the Kantian theory, teaching me about behaviour-change design and ethics.
Aesthetics of Interaction
Final design sketch
User-centered design
Affinity diagram, made on Miro
Aesthetics of Interaction
Interaction relabeling
Together these courses shaped my approach to creating
accessible and meaningful user experiences and passion for behaviour-change design.
This led me to Socio-Cultural Sensitivity and Intercultural Design. Broadening my awareness of societal differences, biases, and cultural contexts, applying new frameworks to align designs with diverse user groups. For example, in Intercultural Design, my group combined research and expat interviews to understand cultural nuances, to design for cultures that are not ours. This assisted many of my minority group focused projects.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Intercultural design
Expat interview questions
​​My projects consistently reflected my interest in user-centered design. Project 1 addressed the societal issue of stress among students, creating a non-intimidating product that visualized stress through water levels rather than numbers. Project 2 focused on anxiety in children with Autism-Spectrum-Disorder (ASD), designing a breathing mechanism informed by sensory research. While Project 3, fostered behaviour-change design through emotional attachment to tackle a repair stigma.​
During my internship, I gained practical
experience applying behaviour-change
strategies in marketing, influencing user
decisions. I also directly addressed customer
feedback, like refining designs based on
survey insights.
Project 1, Flow
User-testing set-up
Project 2, Breath-a-bear
Storyboard
Project 1, Flow
Visualization of stress level, using water level
Math, Data, and Computing
Math, data, and computing formed the backbone of my facts driven approach to design. Through courses like Calculus, Applied natural sciences, Creative Programming, and Data Analytics for Engineers, I developed skills that I applied in most projects.
My use-learnline was data centered, starting with analysing its use in real-world settings and finishing with gathering, cleaning, analysing, and evaluating actual marathon data.
In Making Sense of Sensors, I designed and programmed custom Arduino sensors, gathering real-time data, which I combined with heartrate, date, and time data from a fitness-tracker, to find a relation between light intensity and sleep quality.
Making sense of Sensors
Data visualization (Linear regression graph), using python coding.
Heartrate vs Light intensity
Making sense of sensors
heartrate graph with sleep boundries
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I gained practical experience in using data to derive actionable insights and choosing the correct data to collect, directly improving my designs by increasing their reliability and usability.
In Creative electronics, I used a complex combination of calculations, electronics, and Programming to create a central-heating system and Stress detector. This knowledge allows me to create functional, electronic prototypes, useful for conveying a function or feature to stakeholders as seen in Project 1, where we used GSR sensors to validate stress-relief interactions.
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Creative electronics
Calculations series resistors
Creative electronics
schematic central heating system
Creative electronics
mini-project, stress detector
Arduino code
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​​​In Engineering Design, together with another student, I conducted detailed torque calculations for the servo motor performance and programmed ultrasonic sensors for precise obstacle detection.
In my internship I combined customer survey data with Google Analytics and Meta insights in Power BI to identify business opportunities.
Over the course of my bachelors, I became proficient in C++ and Python, creating complex electronic prototypes. This ability enhances the functionality of my designs and helps me validate/align them with greater precision.
Engineering design
Calculations torque needed in servo motors
Internship
Data visualizations & comparison survey
Internship
Meta and Google analytics visualizations & comparison audience through Power Bi
Technology and Realization
Throughout my bachelor’s, I developed a diverse set of skills enabling me to bring concepts to life.
Early on, I learned tools like Arduino, Processing, Python, and various prototyping techniques.
In Project 1, my team and I built a setup using two waterpumps to control the water flow within our prototype, demonstrating technological feasibility.
In Project 2, my group tackled the challenge of integrating a mechanism into a stuffed toy, using a separate pocket inside and a 3D printed mechanism with servo motor.
In Project 3, I learned to use Adobe Illustrator and a vinyl cutter to create customizable patches.
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Engineering design introduced me to the use of Low-fidelity prototyping to explore/validate functionality and working in multidisciplinary teams.
For the final prototype my team integrated, mechanical, electrical, and
assembly components to create a functional prototype.
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Project 1, flow
Waterpump placement
Project 2, Breath-a-bear
breathing mechanism functionality sketch
Project 2, Breath-a-bear
3d-printed breathing mechanism
Engineering design
low-fy prototype to validate funcionality
Engineering design
Final sole design, using metal rods, wood, and servos
Engineering design
Sole design assembly
Engineering design
Final full design
​For my Internship applications, I created an interactive design portfolio using InDesign, and l taught myself SolidWorks.
My internship company was at a start-up, giving me a small budget available. This taught me to be creative in my use of tools, like combining 3 platforms to create an automated e-mail survey, and using free locations and courses, and friends to create professional advertisements with LumaFusion. In Excel I created an automated system for production, where the company can fill in the amount of each product they want, receiving exact items and tasks needed for production.
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Exploratory Making further refined my prototyping skills as I implemented various
motors, potmeters and buttons, with functional
foamboard mechanisms. Wiring was carefully planned,
with cutouts allowing free movement during operation.
I learned to adapt tools creatively, to meet the unique demands of each design, work in multidisciplinary teams, and realize high quality end prototypes. Aligning with my passion for functional designs.
Internship
Automated system for calculation bicycle-tire production
Internship
Advertisement video editing using LumaFusion
Internship
Research strong connection between tire and belt in weekend bags
Exploratory making
Mechanisms in final design
Exploratory making
Electronics wired through slots in back
Exploratory making
Input electronics in handgrip and base
Exploratory making
Close-up Servo slider mechanism
Business and Entrepreneurship
Design innovation methods
Vanity minimum viable product design for Ikea modular furniture
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I got the unique opportunity to apply these tools directly to my internship, where I presented my findings to the company, together with actionable recommendations. During my internship, I also:
​During my Pojects, my group implemented a Market- and stakeholder analysis, aligning the designs with real-world demands. During these projects, I got my first experience using Business Model- (BMC’s), Value Proposition-Canvases (VPC’s), brand identities, and analyzing scalable/cost-effective solutions.
However, my development became particularly prominent in the end of my bachelor’s. Design Innovation Methods introduced me to patents and more frameworks like, user journey maps, and stakeholder union maps, which I applied to IKEA's business-case. Problem solution fit- and Minimum-Viable-Product canvases proved especially effective during the design process. Ensuring proper market fit and correct testing.
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Project 3, Wrapid
BMC and VPC for Final Design
Design innovation methods
Strategic canvas, comparing competitors and Ikea on various topics.
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Did an in-depth market analysis
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Communicated with new and existing stakeholders across multiple platforms, from finding new production partners to approaching companies with a B2B marketing opportunity, resulting in an actual new production partner.
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Set-up everything with the new partner, having production up-and-running by the end of my internship.
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Moved the supply chain into companies own control, comparing prices, quality, and efficiency.
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Improved the e-commerce website and added an e-commerce platform to social media.
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Created and evaluated two social-media based video marketing campaigns.
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Added an automated e-mail survey system to each purchase
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Internship
Clear manual, with sketches, text, pictures for new-production partner (Employees Cognitive Disabilities)
Internship
Product stand in NS pop-up shop
Internship
Social media advertisement 1
Internship
Social media advertisement 2
Internship
User journey map, comparing situation before and after changes I implemented.
Internship
Stakeholder Union Map + main insights
​These experiences deepened my understanding on running a start-up, communicating with various stakeholders, implementing business analysis tools, and branding/marketing my designs. Important to ensure your designs are viable, market-ready, and to work with stakeholders.
Present (FBP Reflection)
FBP
Prototype worn + Logo and name
The FBP project offered the unique opportunity to connect my motorcycle passion with my skills and goals. With Technology at its core and a user-centered, data-driven approach. By focusing on user needs like comfort and modularity, I developed a passion for designing for ease of use with a broader goal of creating intuitive, non-intrusive designs.
Technology & Realization
This project confirmed my passion for technical projects, first explored in Engineering Design. I learned various new tools like Rhino 8, Grasshopper, OpenScad, and Blender to create high fidelity 3D prototypes with a 3D-printer and two slicer software’s. These skills significantly improved my professional prototypes for conveying concepts and testing. The sample building and testing taught me how to evaluate material properties and interpret tests.
Additionally, this project explored the balance of regulations and technological advancements, Clarifying the importance of making practical and feasible designs, which has become a long-term goal of mine.
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Creativity & Aesthetics
Although not initially a focus, aesthetics became increasingly important as the project progressed. Uncertain about my aesthetic skills, I started with researching existing designs & structures, then used exploration through making to provoke creative thinking, making the process more manageable.
Recognizing my aesthetic communication skills to be a strong suit I used, sketches, photos, roadmaps, my workbook, and more to communicate ideas and concepts effectively. This proved useful for helping stakeholders, relate to and understand my ideas and decisions.
I learned how aesthetic personalization sold itself visually, while modularity & comfort require additional marketing, showing the role aesthetics can play in communicating functionality. This insight will help me make aesthetic choices in future projects.
User & Society
Stemming from my long-standing passion for behaviour-change, I followed a user-centered approach focused on needs like comfort, modularity, and personalization. I gathered user-feedback in two instances. Using feedback as a confirming vote, provided unique insights into the design’s perceived use. In the co-creation workshop & interview I encountered cognitive dissonance in a user-test for the first time, showing the importance of collecting rich data beyond the answers to questions, to uncover important insights. It was a missed opportunity not to confirm this cognitive dissonance during the final-prototype wear trials.
I began designing for a minority group, but as the concept evolved, so did the target group. Continuous reflections helped me recognize and adapt to this shift. Showing the importance of a fluid and adaptable mindset during the design process.
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Starting the project, I proactively reached out to companies with partnership request using emails, calls, and personal connections, leading to an interview and impact tests at Rev’it. This collaboration proved instrumental in aligning the project with real-world market needs.
Presenting and defending my design & decisions, was initially challenging as I struggled with confidence in my abilities, comparing it to industry-leading products and focusing on perceived shortcomings. However, positive feedback helped me gain confidence in my abilities improving my communicative skills.
Demo Day taught me to tailor my communication to different audiences. Emphasizing technical features for engineers, ease-of-use for end-users, and the process and innovation for professors. This adaptability further enhanced my ability to connect with diverse stakeholders generating interest in my design and its further development from many attendees.
Math, Data, & Computing
Data-analysis was essential in ensuring the armor’s structural integrity.
I never used such divers tests, resulting in quantitative, qualitative, and visual data. I learned to combine these data types to make informed decisions, like choosing structure 4 based on impact-, flexibility-, and benchmarking-tests.
I utilized my mathematical insights to set up- various structural hypothesis, increasing my structural and material knowledge, while using my programming knowledge in the new applications like 3D modelling.​
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Professional growth
This project thought me how to blend data- and creativity-driven choices to achieve my vision of innovative functional designs.
The transdisciplinary collaboration gave valuable insight on how different expertise areas intersect and create a cohesive design.
I critically evaluated and adapted design methodologies to suit my goal and process both before and during the project. Learning to reflect on broader goals, needs, and methodologies as they can change throughout.
I used a physical workbook to track my progress, feedback, and decisions, at the end of each week. This routine acted as a feedback session, something I previously struggled with, becoming central to my design process.
The large scope of this project made me realize the need to improve my ability to filter and prioritize. My tendency to take on too much, such as additional tests or aspects, negatively influenced my mental well-being. Recognizing this, I aim to make filtering and prioritization as a central goal for my master’s. Using the workbook routine as a useful tool.
Unexpected challenges, like technical issues and unavailable machines and feedback participants tested my problem-solving skills developed during my internship.
I shifted user wear trials to personas and user journey maps, conducted tests at another school’s facilities and adjusted the 3D modelling to a laptop based, low RAM, process using multiple programs. These improved my adaptability and a problem solving mindset.
PDP
Goals written down at the start of the Final Bachelor Project
Future
Next semester, I will begin the Master's Industrial Design
While I enjoy technical aspects, I value applying those skills to my own innovative idea, placing me at the intersection of engineering and industrial design. I gathered information on both programs, ultimately choosing Industrial Design for its flexibility to tailor the curriculum to my technical interests. I aim to work in multidisciplinary teams with technical students and professors to build a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise.
A central focus of my master’s will be improving my prioritization skills. I also aim to gain real-world insights as a designer by working alongside my studies, exploring job opportunities in fields that align with my interests, like the motorcycle gear industry.
To realize my vision, my master will focus on:
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Using user centered methodologies to prioritize user needs, enabling individuals to navigate their lives with greater ease.
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Ensuring technology supports rather than disrupts, blending into daily life, enhancing real-world experiences.
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Balancing innovative, creative solutions with practical, market-ready designs.
To strengthen my connection with Rev’it, I will send them my final report and potentially present the concept directly. I will also submit my project to the Bridges Conference to gain valuable feedback from experts and further develop my skills through the experience.