About
Hi there, nice to meet you!
My name is Esther. I’m an Industrial Design Engineer with experience in product development, prototyping, and project management, and a keen interest in public space and architecture.
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I’m analytically strong, independent, and possibility-focused. Curious by nature, I want to understand how things work and value continuous learning. I bring a blend of logical thinking and hands-on skills, combined with a collaborative approach and a highly adaptable character.
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I thrive on creativity and on seeking unique solutions to complex design challenges.
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I’m excited to explore opportunities where design and innovation meet.
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Questions or curious? Feel free to drop me a message,
I look forward to hearing from you!
Experience
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Streetlife
​Design Engineer USA
2022 - 2025
Leiden
Developed client-specific solutions for public spaces. Managing production of projects in North Amerika and Canada. Designing and engineering items for new collections.
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Stadslab Rotterdam University
​Student Assistant
2021 - 2022
Rotterdam
​Assist students working on their projects and using machines at the lab, organizing the lab stock, material experiments, teach/instruct during workshops.
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Holland Watch Group​
​Stock Assistant
2015 - 2020
Rotterdam
​Receive and process incoming products, organizing and managing stockrooms, resolve stock problems, maintain contact with suppliers, Suggest and implement improvements for process efficiency.
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Wasserij de Blinde​​​
Machine operator​
2014 - 2015
Heerenveen
​Set up and operating the machines, resolve problems with the machines or defects in supply of products, document production data, reporting major malfunctions to technical service.
Experience
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Atelier Robotiq
Graduation Intern
sept 2021 - march 2022
Rotterdam
​Designing and developing a new outdoor lamp from scratch that shows the unique power and aesthetics of the fiber winding technology by Atelier Robotiq.
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Hamwells Engineering
Design Engineer Intern
feb - june 2018​
Maassluis
Research, testing and adjusting internal shower system components, contacting external suppliers and implementing adjustments.
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Trois Quarts
Pattern making Intern​
jul - nov 2012
Antwerp
Pattern making, making fitting models, industrial sewing, handwork, assisting making the collections.
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Tim van Steenbergen
Atelier Intern​
nov 2011 - feb 2012
Antwerp
Pattern making, making fitting models, industrial sewing, handwork, assisting making the collections.
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​​​Education
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Industrial Product Design​
​Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
2015 - Graduated 2022​
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Tailoring Specialist​
Deltion College Zwolle
2009 - 2013
Certificates
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EF SET English Certificate 67/100 (C1 Effective Proficiency)
EF SET
Oct 2025
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Projects
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Blue City Circular Challenge
Blue City Rotterdam
Winning team summer 2022
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Howest Design Contest
Howest University
Spring 2017
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Voluntary
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Winde Rienstra
Atelier, making the collection
july 2013 & january 2014​
Utrecht
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