Development
My development across the Expertise Areas.
Creativity and Aesthetics
Past
Earlier in my studies, I viewed aesthetics as secondary to functionality. However, this changed significantly through the Aesthetics of Interaction course. Creating a sensory awakening kit showed me how form, texture, sequencing, and visual language can guide user behaviour and improve understanding without explicit instruction.
I began to see aesthetics not as decoration, but as a tool for communication and reassurance. This insight influenced later projects, including my Multidisciplinary Project involving portable plasma technology, where aesthetics played a crucial role in conveying safety and trust.
Video of our Sensory Awakening Kit
Present
While my internship focused less directly on visual design, I gained a deeper appreciation for aesthetic coherence at a system level. Observing how Philips Hue maintains consistency across physical products, apps, packaging, and marketing helped me understand how aesthetics support usability, brand trust, and long-term product ecosystems.
This reinforced the idea that good aesthetics are not about trends, but about clarity, longevity, and alignment with user expectations.
Link to Professional Identity and Vision
Aesthetics support my ambition to create timeless designs that feel intuitive and reassuring. Inspired by principles such as those of Jacob Jensen, I aim to design products that age gracefully, both visually and functionally, and that help users understand how to interact with them without friction.
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