Portfolio — Industrial Product Designer

Romy Doorn

Creative designer with a passion for healthcare technology and human-centered design. I design products that not only look beautiful, but also truly make a difference.

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About me

Hi! I'm Romy Doorn

22 years old and living in Wijhe. I'm curious, creative and always looking for ways to express myself — whether through designing, drawing, baking, school projects or simply in the way I look at the world.

My path hasn't always been straightforward. Personal health challenges have brought me setbacks along the way. Those experiences have taught me how valuable it is to be as independent as possible and to find my own way. They have shaped who I am and brought me exactly to where I am now: a place where I do what I love, learn from what doesn't work and find joy in everything in between.

I believe work only truly feels right when it stays close to who you are. That's why I try to put a piece of myself into everything I make. Not perfect, but genuine.

My interest in healthcare technology stems from personal experience. I know how profound it can be when your body doesn't always cooperate the way you'd like. That motivates me to design solutions that support people in living as independently and comfortably as possible.

I'm social, empathetic and a strong listener. People often say I quickly sense what someone needs. This helps me to truly understand users and look beyond just the problem. I look for solutions that not only work, but also fit into people's daily lives.

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🎿Passion for skiing
🎓HAN — IPO
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Creative Design

From concept to prototype. I create designs that are both functional and beautiful, with attention to the user.

  • Concept development
  • Form studies & sketching
  • Visual storytelling
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Healthcare Technology

Solutions that help people live as independently as possible, based on real experiences and needs.

  • Assistive device design
  • Co-creation with users
  • Inclusive & accessible
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User Research

Looking beyond the problem: I listen, observe and translate insights into practical designs.

  • Interviews & observation
  • Personas & journeys
  • Insight → design
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Prototyping

Making ideas tangible with SolidWorks, material knowledge and hands-on prototyping techniques.

  • 3D modelling (SolidWorks)
  • Material selection
  • Hands-on making

Projects

Selected work

A cross-section of projects in healthcare technology, healthcare and product design. Click through for the case study.

Parkinson product01Healthcare Technology

Parkinson product

An integral design process for a supportive aid for Parkinson's, with a focus on usability, technology and acceptance. The result is a working prototype that combines multiple functions and has been extensively tested with users.

September 2025 — January 2026

MediWatch02Healthcare Technology

MediWatch

A future-oriented health watch that brings together innovation, trend research and digital visualisation skills. The design focuses on personalised care, AI analysis and a unique holographic interface.

January 2025 — April 2025

Wooden desk lamp03Product Design

Wooden desk lamp

A sustainable wooden desk lamp, designed for a museum shop, with a focus on adjustability, assembly and manufacturability. The project demonstrates the complete design process from group research to individually developed final product.

September 2024 — November 2024

Kitchen scale redesign04Product Design

Kitchen scale redesign

A redesign of a kitchen scale for OXO, entirely focused on accessibility for visually impaired and blind users. The design combines multisensory feedback, user research and brand values in an intuitive product.

April 2025 — June 2025

Circular radio alarm clock05Design Engineering

Circular radio alarm clock

A circular redesign of a radio alarm clock, with a focus on repairability, material choice and sustainability. The project shows how technical analysis and design improvements lead to a product that is easier to repair and more sustainable.

April 2025 — June 2025

Plastic toy shovel06Design Engineering

Plastic toy shovel

A fully developed design of a plastic toy shovel, with a focus on manufacturability, material choice and technical substantiation. The project demonstrates the complete technical design process from analysis to final model.

November 2024 — January 2025

Experience

The path so far

My path hasn't always been straightforward, but that's exactly how I learned how valuable it is to find my own way.

September 2024 — present

Industrial Product Designer

HAN University of Applied Sciences

Specialising in healthcare technology and human-centered design. Developed a prototype for Parkinson's support. Skills in concept development, prototyping and user research.

July 2024 — present

Alpha Care Support Worker

Self-employed for AlphaTrots

Supporting clients with household tasks. Developed communicative and empathetic skills. Independently responsible for planning and execution.

September 2016 — June 2024

HAVO/VWO Diploma

Aventus Lyceum / Carmel College Salland

NT & NG profile. Profile subjects (VWO): Mathematics B, Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Languages via state exams. Profile paper: 'Living with counteracting effects'.

May 2020 — February 2024

Supermarket Employee

Boni Supermarkt Wijhe

Working in bakery, fresh produce and shop floor. Performed supervisory tasks. Skills in teamwork, responsibility and communication.

Qualities

What defines me

CreativePerseveranceCommunicativeEmpatheticTeam-orientedProblem-solvingCarefulEager to learnProactive

Tools & Languages

What I work with

SolidWorksPhotoshopIllustratorAdobe XDGRANTA EduPack

Languages

Dutch (native)
English
German
French (basic)

Courses

VCA Vol (2025)
BHV (2023)

Contact

Let's work together

Do you have an idea, a question, a product in development or are you looking for a designer who works with care and attention? I'd love to hear from you.

rl.doorn1@student.han.nl