Bart Gortworst
Industrial Product Designer
Hello

my name is Bart Gortworst

I studied Industrial Product Design (B. Eng) at, 

HAN University of applied science.

 

I have worked for Lego & Devorm as an intern, and at 

Design2Gather & Scope design and strategy as 

a product designer working alongside global 

creative agencies, award-winning designers, and engineers.

About

Industrial
Product
Designer

Passionate industrial designer with over four years of experience in end-to-end product development, from concept to production. Skilled in 3D modelling, prototyping, and collaborating with engineers and manufacturers. With a hands-on approach and market-driven mindset, I create innovative, functional solutions that seamlessly transition from design to final production.

Experience

Industrial Designer | Freelance

Bangkok, Thailand | July 2021 – Present

Worked on a diverse range of challenging projects, handling end-to-end product development from concept to production. Responsibilities included industrial design, engineering, branding, and graphical design work, collaborating with clients to create innovative, market-ready solutions.

  • Developed an award-winning low-pressure wok with unique user functionality. 
    • Ensured customer insight-led product development vision, ensuring market-driven design solutions. 
    • Developed and optimized mechanical functionality through rapid prototyping. 
    • Collaborated closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure production feasibility and functionality. 
    • Prepared design documentation, including specifications, CAD files, and Bill of Material lists. 
  • Designed a marketing product for a Belgian/Dutch home improvement company. 
    • Developed a commercially viable product design solution driven by client input. 
    • Formed and leveraged project drivers to develop a product with realistic production cost. 
    • Recommended materials, production methods, and finishes that align with design and functionality requirements. 

Industrial Designer | Scope Design & Strategy

Amersfoort, Netherlands | May 2021 – May 2021

During my brief time at Scope I had the opportunity to work on multiple projects, both as a team lead and team member.  

  • Worked with the team on the visual design of aesthetics of an award winning rescue cutter, ensuring the brands design identity and firmly establishing a new line. 
  • Led a team through the intake process and ideation for an industrial tool for a global brand. Identifying project drivers in cooperation with the project managers from the client 
  • As a lead designer I succesfully led the accusation of a new client, one of the largest manufacturers of bicycle locks in Europe. Using digital visualization to present ideas and understanding and to convince the client of our abilities. 

Industrial Designer | DESIGN2GATHER

Eindhoven, Netherlands | May 2019 – April 2021 

Worked on a large variety of challenging and intriguing projects, as a project lead and team member. Tasks include new product design development – from sketch to prototype and production, engineering, branding and other graphical design work. 

 

  • Internal project Tea dispenser 
    • Simplified Experience solving complex problems with engineering and manufacturability constraints 
    • Created prototypes to test mechanical functionality and user interaction. 
    • Optimization for low quantity production 
  • Ideated opportunities for new products for a Chinese stationery company and developed six products for final production. 
    • Conducted user research and market analysis to optimize product positioning and consumer engagement. 
    • Created hundreds of ideas, using ideation sketches to explore and communicate. 
    • Created compelling stories and visual narratives to communicate design opportunities effectively to the client. 
    • Developed a visual identity for a range of stationery products, ensuring strong brand alignment. 
    • Collaborated with Engineering, Design, Operations, and Supply Chain on product manufacturability.  
  • Led a team designed a wearable luxury hand-sanitizer solution.  
    • Identifying technical risks and developing proof of concepts to mitigate them, visually and verbally communicated ideas through sketches, renderings and presentations directly to the client. Adapted the design for a change to fit a very rapid production and delivery schedule.  
    • Presented design concepts to the broader design team, facilitating collaborative discussions to evaluate and identify the most compelling, consumer-driven solutions for further development. 
  • Refined the design of a wearable personal massager, creating branding and  optimizing for  
    • Optimized for production cost and created marketable brands for these projects, set to be developed into fully fletched products by the studio itself. 
    • Optimized a wearable vibrator for production, created the documentation and visualization for the Red Dot Design Concept application.   
  • Led diverse graphic design projects spanning packaging design, branding, visual identity, and retail space optimization, ensuring cohesive and compelling brand experiences. 
    • Developed retail and packaging design solutions that enhanced consumer engagement, improved unboxing experiences, and reinforced brand storytelling. 
    • Conceptualized and launched a new sustainable meat alternative brand, creating a strong visual identity and executing a successful point-of-sale marketing campaign with booth designs and supporting materials. 
    • Designed and refined store interiors and point-of-sale displays, utilizing rapid digital sketching and visualization techniques to effectively communicate concepts to clients, swiftly implementing feedback for optimal results. 
    • Delivered comprehensive design documentation and production-ready files, ensuring seamless manufacturing of packaging, print materials, and custom interior shelving and fixtures. 
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Internship

Project Writer | Lego system A/S

Billund, Denmark | Feb 2017 – July 2017 

  • Developed engaging play elements and experiences. 
    • Refined and iterated designs to align with the LEGO brand vision, maintaining consistency with manufacturing standards and play value expectations. 
    • Conducted in-depth user research and testing to validate product concepts, ensuring alignment with user needs and brand expectations. 

Front-End Design Intern | Lego system A/S

Billund, Denmark | Feb 2016– July 2016 

  • Designed multiple new elements currently featured in the LEGO product range.  
    • Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and artists, actively participating in creative workshops and brainstorming sessions to develop initial design concepts. 
    • Utilized rapid prototyping techniques to develop, refine, and present new ideas, ensuring feasibility and enhanced playability. 

Industrial Design Intern | DeVorm

Arnhem, Netherlands | Sep 2014– Feb 2015 

  • Conducted research and identified opportunities for adaptable product design. 
    • Innovated new methods for prototyping and production leading to the development of the RE:FELT sub-brand. 
  • Designed Sustainable and bespoke interior products. 
    • Successfully created products featured in a range of new interior products for professional spaces. 
  • Designed the 2014 Orgatec exhibition stand for devorm. 
Education

Industrial Product Design / B.ENg

FEB 2018. HAN ARNHEM, NL

Combining practical technical knowledge with design, ergonomics and business administration. Shifting focus between; Production-oriented, Market-oriented, Customizable and Integral design.

Lightweight Structural Vehicle Design

JAN 2017. HAN ARNHEM, NL

Specialization course focused on lightweight construction. Using material knowledge and mechanical properties too design lightweight structures. Strong focus on the properties, production and benefits of composite materials.

Skills

Prototyping: 

Concept mockups • Engineering • Technical functionality • Hands-on prototyping • Rapid prototyping • 3D printing • Laser-cutting • Simplifying functionality 

 

Program proficiency: Microsoft Office • Illustrator • InDesign • Photoshop • Sketchbook • ZBrush • Keyshot • Abaqus FEA 

 

 

CAD: SolidWorks • Fusion 360 • Autodesk Inventor • Siemens NX9 •  Blender • Rhino  PTC CREO

 

 

Language: Fluent in both English and Dutch. 

Work
Projects
Intern
Passion
Thank you

for taking the time to browse through my work.