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Lost in Translation – Paralingua

Lost in Translation – Paralingua

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Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap

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Ubiquitous Augmented Fashion

Ubiquitous Augmented Fashion

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VIP – Very Important Product

VIP – Very Important Product

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Lost in Translation – Paralingua

Can design translate what language cannot? Language conveys more than information; it carries tone, emotion, culture and the memory of where it originates from. When a phrase...

  • Topic

    Emotions of Language

  • Course

    Masters Final Project

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    Milan Design Week 2026

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Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap is a board game designed to foster intercultural awareness and understanding. Players travel through a metro-system board, answering questions based on 6 cultural...

  • Topic

    Cultural Awareness

  • Course

    Bachelor Final Project

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    Geert Hofstede & Friends

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Healix

Stress has always been present in the work environment and recently, more attention is drawn to this stress. The aim of this research is to see...

  • Topic

    Collective Stress

  • Course

    Project 3 (Group Project)

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TableTalk

Welcome to Table Talk! Your new cutlery set is more than just a dining tool, it’s a gateway to meaningful conversations, playful banter, and shared memories...

  • Topic

    Social Interaction

  • Course

    Tools for Design

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Taranis

Taranis is a soil-conditioning musical instrument that integrates ritual practices with innovative renewable energy techniques to promote ecological renewal. Inspired by pagan harvest festivals, this device...

  • Topic

    Fertility

  • Course

    Sound Systems

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Fleureau

Open-plan offices have been around for a while. The well-being of employees working there, however, has decreased due to stress, noise levels, and a lack of...

  • Topic

    Office Stress Awareness

  • Course

    Project 1 (Group Project)

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Ubiquitous Augmented Fashion

Current developments in AR and digital fashion allow us to fantasise about a future where we will be able to digitally augment the way we dress...

  • Topic

    AR Fashion

  • Course

    Project 3 (Group Project)

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WUMA

Water Usage Measuring Apparatus Wuma is a wrist worn water usage monitoring device designed to combat the overuse of freshwater. The base is a strap which connects...

  • Topic

    London 2050 (Speculative)

  • Course

    Earthsuits (Group Project)

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SparkLED

This final prototype is a wand that lets photographers make cool slow shutter speed pictures without needing to use sparklers, which are bad for the environment...

  • Topic

    Long Shutter Speed

  • Course

    Creative Electronics

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VIP – Very Important Product

Humans are everyday designers. We as human beings shape the world around us, either how we see it now or how we would want it to...

  • Topic

    What are humans without things?

  • Course

    Design for Debate

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Sketches

This is an overview of all the sketches I made for the an elective I took called Exploratory Sketching. Here I learned how to translate my ideas...

  • Topic

    Sketching

  • Course

    Exploratory Sketching

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Creativity & Aesthetics

Throughout my bachelor’s studies, I have developed my expertise in Creativity & Aesthetics, which has been a significant strength and passion of mine throughout my design journey. I believe these areas are fundamental for any designer, as they allow for innovative problem-solving and leave a lasting impression on users. I have improved my ability to imagine and bring to life visually attractive and innovative designs. Through coursework and practical projects, I have explored different techniques and approaches to enhance the visual appeal of my creations.

Courses like Aesthetics of Interaction, Exploratory Sketching, Design and Sensorial Form and my Projects of which primarily my FBP, have helped me experiment with a range of materials, colors, textures, and forms, enabling me to create designs that evoke emotions and engage users on a sensory level. My portfolio showcases the evolution of my Creativity & Aesthetics expertise, highlighting my commitment to pushing design boundaries while maintaining a harmonious balance between form and function.

By combining my passion for creativity and a keen sense of aesthetics, I aim to create designs that inspire and seamlessly integrate into users’ lives. My work reflects my growth as a designer, demonstrating my ability to merge artistic expression with practical utility. As I embark on the next phase of my design journey, I am eager to explore new horizons in Creativity & Aesthetics, continually refining my skills and pushing the boundaries of design.