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.
Product
Designer
My name is Bart Gortworst, 29 years old, born in the Netherlands, raised on the island of Rarotonga and currently living in Bangkok, Thailand.
Since early childhood I was always interested in how things work and function, taking apart anything I could get my hands on. This curiosity transformed into a desire to create, make and design. Besides being creative I enjoy playing the guitar (built two), like to ride motorcycles (built four) and am a big football, and F1 fan.
About
Satit pattana // science program, FULL-TIME
MAY 2023 – CURRENT // Bangkok, TH
Developing the science curriculum for the upper primary international program.
Scope Design & Strategy // industrial DESIGNER, FULL-TIME
MAY 2021 // AMERSFOORT, NL
During my brief time at Scope I had the opportunity to work on multiple projects, both as a team lead and team member.
Despite being an amazing team and studio, I decided to pursue adventure and a different culture.
DESIGN2GATHER // PRODUCT DESIGNER, FULL-TIME
JUL 2019 – APRIL 2021 // EINDHOVEN, NL
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.
Developed the concept for a low-pressure pan, focussing on the interaction and intent of the user. Creating prototypes, 3D models and renders for testing and presenting to the client. Creating an intuitive and unique concept and communicating all aspects clearly to the client.
Ideated opportunities for new products for a large Chinese stationery company. Designed a stationery set based on aesthetic sensibility for the Chinese market featuring a knife, scissors, and stapler currently in production.
Optimised a wearable vibrator for production, created the documentation and visualisation for the Red Dot Design Concept application.
Worked on various graphic design projects, including packaging design, branding, visual identity and retail space.
As a project lead, I designed a wearable luxury hand-sanitiser 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.
Lego system A/S // Project writer, Bachelor Thesis
FEB 2017 – JUL 2017 // BILLUND, DK
Created a new play experience by designing unique play elements that fit in the Lego system. Complete design process from research and concept generation, 3D modeling, and renderings, to final design solution delivery.
Identifying technical risks and developing proof of concepts showing design solutions, applying the Lego brand vision to the product.
Lego system A/S // Front end design internship
FEB 2016 – JUL 2016 // BILLUND, DK
Working in a diverse team of designers, engineers, and artists, participating in team-based brainstorming and creative thinking workshops. Using quick and advanced rapid prototyping to test and present ideas.
Conducted user research & testing to validate product concepts.
Created multiple concepts for new exciting elements currently in the LEGO product range.
DeVorm // industrial Design Internship
SEP 2014 – FEB 2015 // ARNHEM, NL
Worked on new product design development, researching and identifying opportunities for a new category featuring adaptable products.
DeVorm has created a sub-brand based on this project (RE:FELT) featuring multiple products that I designed during my internship.
Designed DeVorm’s Orgatec design fair exhibition stand for 2014.
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
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.
JAN 2017. HAN ARNHEM, NL
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 • Solidworks • Keyshot • Autodesk Inventor • Siemens NX-9 • Fusion 360 • Blender • Rhinoceros 3D • Abaqus FEA
CAD: Highly proficient with SolidWorks, Fusion 360 and Keyshot, extensive experience with Siemens NX9 and Blender. Basic knowledge with Inventor, Rhino and Abaqus.
Language: Fluent in both English and Dutch.
Work
All-round designer
July 2019 – June 2021
Design2Gather is a dynamic hands-on product design studio, with passion for innovation, change and creativity. With studios in Hong-Kong, Shanghai and Eindhoven, Design2Gather creates novel items that are valued by users and turn into commercial success for their clients.
I joined the studio in Eindhoven on Juli 2019 and worked there with close collaboration with the Shanghai office. Working 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 production, and graphical design work.
Most development and project progress is not shown for confidentiality reasons.
All work shown is produced by me unless indicated otherwise.
Design2Gather.com
All-round designer
July 2019 – June 2021
Design2Gather is a dynamic hands-on product design studio, with passion for innovation, change and creativity. With studios in Hong-Kong, Shanghai and Eindhoven, Design2Gather creates novel items that are valued by users and turn into commercial success for their clients.
I joined the studio in Eindhoven on Juli 2019 and worked there with close collaboration with the Shanghai office. Working 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 production, and graphical design work.
Most development and project progress is not shown for confidentiality reasons.
All work shown is produced by me unless indicated otherwise.
Design2Gather.com