Technology & Realization.
Technology & Realization is the ability to translate a concept into a physical, technically functioning reality by combining electronics, programming, materials, and manufacturing into a working outcome. I have developed exponentially in this area over the past years.
In Year 1, Project 2 introduced me to the Arduino UNO, sensors, actuators, and serial communication programming, alongside the fundamentals of CAD modelling in Fusion 360 and SolidWorks, sparking an interest I was determined to pursue further. Year 2 was defined by strategic elective choices to deepen this, getting closer to my vision for smart products within interior design and smart homes.
In ‘Designing Connected Experiences’, I took charge of electronics and worked in a group to produce three pairs of modules for a connected escape room, each puzzle unlocking when the previous one was solved, communicating via OOCSI. Furthermore, I advanced my hardware skills in soldering, schematics and circuit pinnout. In ‘Design Actuated Systems’ I applied my mechanical design knowledge in hands-on assignments, producing aesthetic outcomes with foundational mechanics and actuation integrated into the system.
My determination to bridge C&A and T&R led me to a technically demanding internship at Bestronics in B3.1, where I moved far beyond the basics of CAD modelling and product assembly, gaining crucial insight into Design for Manufacturing, material properties, and component costing. Performing full assembly, disassembly, and testing for client prototypes gave me a comprehensive understanding of why precise assembly guides are essential in batch production.
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