Maria Castaño
@mariacastao
I am a global-minded industrial designer focused on user-centered sustainable product innovation.
NetherlandsWhat I'm looking for
I am a global-minded industrial designer based in the Netherlands, focused on user-centered and sustainable product innovation. I combine research-driven thinking with hands-on prototyping to address real user needs.
I hold a Master of Industrial Design from Eindhoven University of Technology and a Bachelor of Industrial Design Engineering from The Hague University of Applied Sciences. I have completed internships and collaborative projects with organizations such as Smartfloor, Ahrend and ProRail, contributing to concept development, 3D modelling and packaging innovation.
I am skilled in user research, packaging design, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and I bring teamwork, adaptability and disciplined execution to every project. I volunteer as a hockey coach and am eager to apply my skills to impactful, sustainability-focused product work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Hockey Clinic Instructor
Klein Zwitzerland
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Instructs hockey clinics, coaching participants in skills and teamwork while planning sessions to increase engagement.
Design Intern
Eindhoven University of Technology
Feb 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Contributed to product concept development and prototyping, applying user research and 3D modelling to create sustainable, user-centered designs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
THThe International School of The Hague
IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate), International Baccalaureate
2017 - 2019
Completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at The International School of The Hague from Sep 2017 to Jun 2019.
ETEindhoven University of Technology
Pre-Master in Industrial Design, Industrial Design
Pre-Master in Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology preparing for entry into the Master program.
ETEindhoven University of Technology
Master of Industrial Design, Industrial Design
Master of Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology focusing on user-centered design, sustainability, and innovation.
TSThe Hague University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: Minor in Packaging Design & Innovation; Projects: Ahrend (2019), FlexSol Solutions (2020), ISS (2020), ProRail (2021), StarCuisine (2021), Royal Smilde (2021).
Bachelor of Industrial Design Engineering with a minor in Packaging Design & Innovation from Sep 2019 to Jun 2022.
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