Personal Record — Identity

Jelmer Bontje

“I translate high level philosophical ideas into concrete contexts through first person inquiries into traditional practices to redesign contemporary technologies.”

Jelmer Bontje

§ 01

Design Philosophy

§ 02

Core Values

    § 03

    Skills & Competencies

    § 04

    Development Timeline

    A chronological record of growth — courses, projects, skills, and milestones.

    Education
    Project
    Milestone
    Skill
    2019

    Started Bachelor Industrial Design

    Enrolled at TU Eindhoven. First encounter with design methods, systems thinking, and making.

    2020

    First Design Project

    Designed a product-service system for sustainable urban mobility. Learned rapid prototyping and user testing.

    2021

    Research Methods

    Deep-dived into qualitative and quantitative research. Conducted first independent user study.

    2022

    Exchange Semester

    Studied abroad. Broadened perspective on global design challenges and collaborative methods.

    2023

    Master's Programme

    Began the Design master. Focus shifted toward research-led practice and critical design.

    2024

    Internship

    Six-month design research internship. Applied academic methods to real product challenges.

    2025

    Final Master Project

    Graduation project focusing on [your topic]. A culmination of seven years of design education.

    § 05

    Vision for the Future