My ability to work precisely, think creatively and critically, and prototype effectively are key skills that ensure the success of my design processes. In previous projects I worked goal oriented and made iterations based on specific design cases. This approach evolved during my FBP into an explorative design process where I push myself to discover the unknown through technique driven design. I still tend to look for specific goals throughout the making process but I am trying to step away from this to let myself explore fully while navigating my making process. I am not saying that working somewhat goal oriented is not beneficial for my approach but I am convinced, after my FBP, that working exploratively creates the possibility for the results to become more interesting and unexpected. Methods I use to support this explorative approach are documenting my explorations in a workbook [1] and navigating it through emergence [2].

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I am a passionate learner and quickly adopt new making methods, including machinery and deep material understanding. Because of this rapid understanding, although subconsciously, I am able to understand new possibilities within already existing crafts, such as in the case of the Exploratory Loom, where I designed new aspects for the loom which enable weavers to work more exploratively. I enjoy the process of gaining deep tacit understanding of machinery to discover new ways of manipulating materials.

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For my designs I choose to work in a precise and detailed manner. This is evidenced by the final product where a clean finish and great quality is always the goal. I am skilled in working on small and larger scales when it comes to my prototypes. In small, for example paper models, prototypes you will notice the precision I work with and in the larger final prototypes you will notice the eye for detail when it comes to finish and choice of, for example, screws and other hardware. Over the years I developed an interest towards textiles. I am able to apply the precision to soft materials where the resulting sample would reflect the way I work. My work can be seen as clean, colourful, and well-presented with a natural feel. Making skills I have developed throughout my Bachelor include woodworking, laser cutting, 3D modelling, simple programming, paper modelling, sewing, knitting and weaving.

When working with others I prefer the prototyping role, which suits my high expectations I place on prototypes. I can also be seen as a mediator and background thinker, as I find it difficult to explain my ideas and try to convey the message through making. This does often take time and the group can then already have moved on resulting in me missing the opportunity to give great input. I can thus still improve by being better and quicker to articulate my thoughts in team settings.