GRANT HOLDER 2013
What has the scholarship meant for you and your career?
During my studies I could widen my knowledge in every project. I had as a goal to introduce a new skill for every project and the scholarship made that happen. I think that I have a better understanding what I can do and it also inspires me to continue with learning a new skill in every project.
What are you up to today?
Currently I’m working at Nokia Design in San Francisco. Were I get to experience how a product is made from the start to out on the shelf.
What are your two cents on design today and tomorrow?
As Industrial designers need to be responsible for what we produce. The products will be in mass production and should be thought trough, be long-lasting and making sure the products end of life is recyclable. We should design for people using the products, but also the people making the final assembly and think about the products end of life
These things are hard to fight for later in the process, when price is always what’s gonna make the decisions. So as an Industrial designer we need to make sure we introduce it early in the process, and see it as our responsibility.