Tim van der Heide
Design Technologist · Product Design Engineer
About
Groningen based
🇨🇳 International work experience
8+ years experience in design and technology
Tech Enthusiast
Rapid prototyping
Cross-disciplinary
Experience
- Develop next-generation interactive outdoor playground equipment.
- Set the system architecture for the newest project, balancing ideas, feasibility, and company needs.
- Build functional prototypes to explore and test new interactions and user experiences.
- Developed Luna, Lappset’s first indoor interactive product.
- Provided technological insights in a team of designers, strategists, and UX researchers.
- Worked on projects in automotive, F&B, retail, and smart home sectors for the Chinese market.
- Explored design spaces to implement novel technologies while ensuring feasibility of the proposed designs.
During my time at frog, I published an article on how IoT technologies can be transformed into a tool for design research.
- Developed technological foundation for concepts in consumer electronics, medical equipment, and robotics.
- Led hardware R&D of the Hiuni smart telescope, a ‘father & son’ educational experience.
- Created functional prototypes for technical validation and investor demonstrations.
Skills & Interests
Design
Product design
User experience
Interactive technology
Rapid prototyping
Engineering
CAD design
IoT technologies
Digital manufacturing
Hardware integration
Software & Tools
Python
SolidWorks
AI tools & prototyping
Raspberry Pi
Microcontrollers
Soft Skills
Strategic technical thinking
Problem-solving
Authenticity
Quick learning
Smart home
FPV drones
3D printing
Woodworking
Twin dad
My dog
Contact
Feel free to reach out to me via email or LinkedIn. I’m always open to discussing new opportunities and ideas.