A little about me

I am an industrial designer, set to graduate June 2023 with a master’s degree in Product Development from the University of Antwerp, specializing in Design for Interaction and Strategic Design. I am a detail-oriented and multifaceted designer with expertise in user research, prototyping, CAD and mechanical design.

Experience

Product Development, Tridealhouse NV (Internship)

  • Co-designed solar-charged thermal battery for cooking in off-grid situations.
  • Co-designed resistive heating elements used to charge thermal battery.
  • Generated 3D designs and assembly drawings of project using Fusion 360.

Product Development, Helicus BVBA (Internship)

Master’s thesis project: Using cutting-edge drone technology to develop organ transport between hospitals in collaboration with Helicus.

Teaching Assistant, University of Antwerp

  • Taught an introductory course in Solidworks 3D modeling to 1st year students.
  • Offered design consulting to students working on Solidworks 3D models.
  • Assisted in laser-cutting files and was responsible for oversight of workshop.

Teaching Assistant, University of Antwerp

  • MSc of Product Development, University of Antwerp, Belgium
    Graduating June 2023
  • BSc of Product Development, University of Antwerp, Belgium
    Graduated June 2021
  • Science and Modern Language, VIIO High School, Tongeren, Belgium
    Graduated June 2016

Skills

Languages

  • Dutch (native)
  • English (fluent)
  • German (fluent)
  • French (fluent)

3D Modeling / CAD

  • Solidworks
  • Siemens NX
  • Autodesk Fusion 360

3D Rendering

  • SW Visualize
  • Keyshot
  • Adobe Dimension

Graphic Design

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Illustrator

3D Printing

  • Ultimaker Cura
  • Prusa Slicer

Gyor Janssen headshot

Gyor Janssen

Graduated with a Masters in Product Development from the University of Antwerp, Belgium and currently specializes in Design for Interaction and Strategic Design.

Design strengths in:

User Research
3D Modelling
Design for Sustainability
Rapid Prototyping
Mechanical Design