Hi, I'm Sophie
A product developer with a background in manufacturing engineering.
I'm passionate about evidence-based product design that simplifies the complex and makes a positive impact on users' lives.
01 recent projects
Design Research, Interactive Technology (20 weeks)
Design Research, Product Development (30 weeks)
UX Research, UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction Principles
(10 weeks)
Design Research, Product Development (10 weeks)
UX Research, UX Design (10 weeks)
Industrial Design Sketching (2 weeks)
Furniture Design, Woodworking (5 weeks)
current projects in progress:
- designing a robot for the city center of Delft, the Netherlands
- redesigning a Philips coffee machine to be more easily repairable by users
02 about me
Delft University of Technology 2025
Industrial Design Engineering Department
MSc in Design for Interaction
At TU Delft, my masters is centered around tangible interactive technology projects. I use design research methods to optimize the human-technology interactions and create physical products embedded with digital or electronic technology. I analyze the future impact of my projects and visualize the intangible aspects of design processes.
Focus on Ethics
For two of my college summers I worked with teenagers as a camp counselor and youth group social media intern. I saw firsthand how much technology is negatively affecting teenagers' mental health. This is a perspective I take into each of my design projects. This is also why I pursued an HCI certificate and am now taking courses on designing for the future.
BSc Manufacturing and Design Engineering
Northwestern University 2023
My coursework includes projects based on human-centered product and service design as well as technical courses in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. I have experience with CAD, Arduino, 3D printing, SketchUp, Figma and many other programs.
National Champion D1 Student-Athlete
2021 D1 Field Hockey National Championship
Human Computer Interaction Certificate
Building my knowledge and skills in the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use and the study of major phenomena surrounding them.
Work Experiences
KidScan Student Assistant
performed 3D scans for Dutch national standards of wearable protective gear • created design workshops for 6-12 year olds
(Fall 2024-now)
InfernoGuard UI/UX Intern
design low and high fidelity mockups on Figma • provide feedback on iterations of company website
(Winter-Spring 2023)
Compassion International UX Design Intern
performed ethnographic research • designed mobile website • assisted in facilitating design sprint
(Summer 2022)
03 skills
Programs and languages I am proficient in
Figma
NX
SketchUp
Python
Adobe Creative Suite
SolidWorks
Keyshot
Canva
3D Printing
Injection Molding
Mural
GD&T
CNC Machining
Electronic circuits
04 contact
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