In technology and realization, I already had plenty of experience working with computerized designs both in the world of software and prototyping due to previously doing a year of studying computer science (and in general being a fan of technology). I enjoy following what the future has in store technologically and what this could bring to me as a designer.  

During my time in the TU/e, I wanted to get out of my comfort zone of the forms of technology utilization I already had a grasp of and wanted to learn more about what I could do. In the projects B1, B2.1 and B2.2 especially, I did dive into different mediums of prototyping ranging from learning 3D modelling, woodworking, sewing and coding. In Feng, I used a laser cutter for the first time and the precision it brought compared to cutting with hand has unlocked many new possibilities for me.  

I think of learning different mediums of technology and realization as adding yet another specialty tool to my hypothetical toolbox. I might not always use it but when I feel the need to, I can just whip it out and be glad that I got it at some point in time.  

With un-compliant mechanisms, I learned to design moving multi component parts for products, which was a goal I had from last year. I think I improved a lot with CAD modeling and combining electronic components to realize not only a concept but more so “a feeling”.  I also switched to a system in which instead of perfecting a design initially, I would iterate step by step, allowing me to validate every detail added . This new way of working has allowed me to go above and beyond in “making”.

In the future I want to broaden the arsenal of materials I can work with, integrating transparent materials to my realization process such as resin and polycarbonate.