Lecturer at the Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Lectorship in the Department of Design & Technology, more specifically in the programme Multimedia and Creative Technologies. Our students start out with a 50-50% base in coding and design, but end up in various roles. I've helped and coached students in all these area's, keeping me up with the practices of the latest trends.

For me, (my) courses belong in a "play" portfolio. They are carefully (iteratively) crafted experiences to foster creativity, enhance problem-solving abilities, and encourage collaboration. So an educational journey can be fun and memorable.

Role:

• Courses on physical prototyping, introduction to embedded, interaction & experience design,...

• Course and coaching in group projects that have a concrete outcome for a client

• Coaching in personal growth, design process and prototyping with Internships & Final work (bachelor thesis)

• Active role in Curriculum Design institution wide

• Fablab Manager closely tied to the programme (-> here)

"Technology" : required subject in the 1st year in the 1st semester;

• focus on the magic they are able to create 

• introducing them to electronics & reading sensors with a micro-controller (while learning how to code)

• iterating over a design process of a physical, interactive device  (including using a fablab)

• in duo, because + 100 students, but still individual enough to be able to proof personal merit

• different iterations of the course

"Art & Tech Project": required subject 2nd year for everyone not choosing "Web Development", 2nd semester

• installation or physical prototype for an external client

• group work, preparing them for a bachelor thesis, ample of responsibilities

• short design sprints, with inspirational workshops and hard work in a relaxed atmosphere

• individual choices for prototype technology, frameworks/software

• often involved a live performance (with video mapping or LEDscreen)