My portfolio includes projects from my master’s in Industrial Design Engineering at the University of Twente. Whereas Creative Technology focused more on creative prototyping and broad technical exploration, in IDE we learned research-driven design and systematic development. I followed the Emerging Technology track, with courses in Human-Technology Interaction and Interaction Technology.
For the course Sources of Innovation, we had a project in which the goal was to create an innovative smart meter system that helps people monitor and manage their energy usage as part of the broader energy transition. In our case, the project aimed to make energy consumption visible and engaging through a holographic aquarium, translating real-time data from smart plugs and a P1 meter into intuitive visual cues. Ultimately, the project seeks to turn energy monitoring into an active, interactive experience rather than a passive task.
In this project, we applied a wide range of design and innovation methods to explore, structure, and guide the development of the smart meter system. These included the Innovation Journey methodology, risk assessment, technology roadmapping, the Delft Innovation Model, constructive technology assessment, TRIZ problem-solving, multilevel design modeling, lead user studies, Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation theory, and platform-driven product development. Each method provided unique insights into user needs, technological possibilities, and the broader energy transition context. Within this framework, my main responsibility was creating the animations for the holographic aquarium, translating energy data into engaging and intuitive visual behaviors for the fish.
