As an International Baccalaureate student, high school allowed me to delve into various different fields. A memorable example of this was my Extended Essay, a research paper of sorts that I had written in Physics. Here I had to create a large experiment setup, this was a new experience for me as it was the first time I worked with many materials and machines, ranging from lathes to PVC pipes and wax.
Being a curious STEM-oriented student I always found myself wanting to learn more. When I narrowed down on picking Industrial Design as my bachelor's course, I conducted research into it and learned early on the benefits of knowing how to use 3D modeling software. This led me to make my first Blender project, the donut. In hindsight, this was an important skill for me to learn beforehand because I was able to use Blender immediately in my first project at university, despite still being an amateur.
Additionally, I also gained experience with circuitry through personal projects and also a robotics course I participated in. I was well aware of requiring circuitry skills for Industrial Design as products rarely contain no electronics these days. Arduino and Arduino IDE were also part of my learning process for electronics, simply because they are a great addition in combination with circuits.
Most importantly, there was the subject “Design & Technology”. This fueled my passion for design as a young student. I was for the first time exposed to design as a subject and it was clear that this had piqued my interest. From sketching to materials to craftsmanship, every step of the design process fascinated me. This subject is what pushed me to realize that design is my passion and what I want to pursue in the future.
Using a lathe for a research experiment
Blender Donut - 3D Model
Experimenting - Digital Screens
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