Advanced Prototyping, Digital fabrication, Parametric CAD models
As part of my exchange at TUDelft in The Netherlands I took part in the minor "Advanced prototyping".
My project was to optimize and reinvent the process of getting a custom fitted shotgun stock, to ensure proper eye-barrel placement every time.
Using different prototypes, important measurements of the user were gathered. These measurements were then imported into a parametric CAD-model which autogenerated a perfect custom fitted backstock for the user.
This back stock could then be 3d printed for fitting and testing, and when the customer was satisfied, be CNC milled in the wanted wooden material.
This allows manufactures to easily produce multiple high end wooden backstocks for all the customers different guns. While ensuring the fit is correct using cheaper 3D-printed backstocks.
Tools used:
Fusion 360, Rhino grasshopper, Laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC machine.
Date: Autumm 2022
Soft robotics, Machine hacking, Advanced Prototyping
Still part of my exchange at TUDelft, I was part of another cool project
Teaming up with artist Mette Sterre, we were tasked with creating an appearance changing sleeve, inspired by an octopus. This meant changing both color and shape.
Many cool and interesting prototypes later we ended up with a complete sleeve with integrated channels in which different colored liquids could moved to change color. Air pockets and a fin were powered by air, to change texture and create movement in the sleeve. All this was done while still keeping it wearable and leakproof.
Mette Sterre ended up continuing the project together with two of our group mates, and it was displayed at Dutch Design Week 2023 and at Gallery 38CC in the exibition "An octopus named if"
Also displayed at Highlight festival Delft.
Tools: Multi material resin jet 3D printer, Matlab, 3d printer, Soft robotics and lots of silicone.
Date: Autumm 2022
IOT, mechatronics, rapid prototyping
Mostly for fun, and as part of the course “41028 Design of mechatronic systems ” , we created an app and device were parents could decide how many cigarettes their child can smoke at a party.
When the helmet detects more than the allowed number of cigarettes it activates a water ballon to put out the cigarette.
Also lookes stylish
Date: Spring 2022
IoT, Arduino-programming, UX
An interactive light installation for the DTU-pavilion at Roskilde festival in 2022.
Festival guests could scan a QR-code and through a custom web-app change the color of a lamp, with the hope that they would team up with friends and strangers to control the entire pavilion, and thereby create more social interactions.
Date: Summer 2022
Emerging materials, Mycelium, Material exploration
As part of a special course I, together with 3 other students, experimented with mixing natural fibers with oyster hat mycelium and tested the material properties of the material.
The conclusion was that it was difficult and only had very limited usecases.
Date: Autumm 2023