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Raoul Dihal

Industrial Product Design Student

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

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Experience

Various Student Projects
Bava, Laserbeest, Sport Campus Zuiderpark, Princess, Human Comfort, Secrid, MODYN, Texas Instruments, Felyx & Bosch

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Education

Present Study
B.Eng, Industrial Product Design

Design Profile

I bring together brand identity, product design and engineering.

Design Engineer based in Rotterdam, with a background in high-end fashion and marketing. I am interested in products where design, materiality, engineering and brand identity come together. My work moves from research and sketching to concept development, CAD modelling, prototyping and visual communication. I consider manufacturability, production costs and commercial potential throughout the design process. I have learned to translate ideas into technically feasible product concepts while preserving their proportion, detail and overall look and feel. I approach design with close attention to users, ergonomics, materials, manufacturing methods and sustainability.

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Workflow

01

ANALYSE ASSIGNMENT

Understand the brief, brand identity and design challenge. Develop a framework and identify reference points, drawing on existing knowledge and experience.

02

RESEARCH & DEFINE

Explore users, context, materials and existing products. Define clear design requirements and priorities. Identify relevant standards and regulations (ISO, NEN and ECE).

03

IDEATE

Generate ideas through sketches, mood boards and early concepts. Explore different design directions using a range of creative techniques.

04

CONCEPTS

Refine proportions, materials & construction for CAD modelling. Select design directions using a multi-criteria decision matrix, supported by compelling renders.

05

MATERIALISATION

Consider feasibility, production costs and sustainability. Include material strength and geometrical calculations, finish preliminary 3d model.

06

PROTOTYPE, TEST & REFINE

Build and test mock-ups and prototypes to improve form, ergonomics, usability and assembly.

07

MANUFACTURING READY

Prepare technical drawings, specifications and production files for suppliers and manufacturers.

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MARKET

Present the product through renders and a clear story. Prepare for production and advise the marketing team on strategy.

09

COLLECT DATA &
ITERATE

Review the process and collect user feedback to improve the product and inform future designs.

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Core Capabilities

Research & Concept Development

Translate user needs and technical requirements into design directions through research, sketching and concept development.

CAD & Product Engineering

Develop concepts into detailed 3D models and technical drawings, with attention to materials, manufacturing methods and feasibility.

Prototyping & Testing

Build mock-ups and prototypes to evaluate form, ergonomics and functionality, then refine the design through testing and iteration.

Visualisation & Communication

Communicate product concepts through renderings, graphics and presentations that express design intent, materiality and brand identity.

Software

CAD & 3D

SolidWorks

Advanced

Fusion 360

Upper-Intermediate

Alias

Intermediate

Visualisation & Graphics

Adobe Photoshop

Advanced

Adobe InDesign

Advanced

SolidWorks Visualize

Intermediate

KeyShot

Upper-Intermediate

Courses

Educate Inspire Empower
Automotive Mentorship Programme

Automotive Sketching
by Frank Stephenson

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