Portfolio
Bachelor Thesis Project
Production Optimization Research
This study looked at optimization potentials within the design and production process of the climbing holds of Axis Round Edges. The current production process was mapped in the preliminary study. Climbing holds are made by pouring PE (Polyethylene) into silicone molds. Due to the complex shapes of climbing holds, some molds break when the grips are released, often after fifty to a hundred castings.
Based on bottleneck analyzes and research into alternative production methods. Tests have been carried out with 3D printers, glass plates and reinforced silicone socks. The test with the reinforced silicone socks showed the most potential and was subsequently developed further. Ultimately, this application can be achieved through 3D scanning of climbing holds. Digital mold drawing and 3D printing. Silicone sock molds can be made that save 75% silicone per mold. Making a silicone sock mold is 24 hours faster than the original mold. Silicone sealant is no longer used in the mold-making process. The climbing holds release more easily from the molds and the lifespan of the molds is expected to be extended.
Climbing Hold Design
In addition, the Axis design process has been followed and a new line of climbing holds has been designed to expand the Axis collection. Preliminary interviews with various stakeholders were held to substantiate the design. A patent investigation has been carried out and trends within the climbing hold market have been analyzed in a market analysis.
Creating a challenge for the climbers while giving route setters diversity in use. With this vision, a set of 8 uniquely shaped holds was created. Every hold can be used to block other holds within the set, granting the setters the ability to adjust the holds to their liking in countless configurations.
The designed climbing holds were then tested with the target group during an accessible climbing competition in Boulderhal Roest. This has shown that designed climbing holds positively match the requirements and wishes of the target group.
Hobby Projects
Window Locks
In order to improve the safety of my home on a cost-efficient basis. I designed small locks which stop the window from being pushed open from the outside when the window is opened slightly to ventilate the house. These locks were designed in SolidWorks and then 3D-printed.
Climbing Wall Camera Mount
As a hobby, I regularly post videos and photos of interesting boulder problems on my Instagram page. Personally, I always look for improvements in my climbing and video quality. An idea struck: What if I could mount my phone on the wall and capture unique camera angles? The results: A simple 3D-printed adapter that can be mounted in any of the thousands of boltholes in the climbing gym.
For a video captured using the adapter click here.
SolidWorks Rubik's Cube
Whether it's on a long train ride, during coffee breaks or at home. Speedcubing has always been one of my favorite pass time activities. So when I got my hands on a 3D-printer the very first project I started working on was to design and print my own Rubik's cube. The goal never was never to create an improved or faster cube. The goal was to enjoy the process of recreating the puzzle I had spent so much time trying to solve faster and faster.
With this exploded view I want to capture the complex inner mechanics yet showcase the contrasting simple appearance of the Rubik's Cube.
Freerunnning Setups
Elevation Freerun Parkour Setup
I've created this parkour setup with the Elevation Freerun team. They wanted a parkour setup which they could use for events and shows. This meant the setup had to be mobile and easy to construct and deconstruct. But most importantly it had to be dynamic in its usability. For instance at an event it has to be useable for multiple people at the same time. While at a show one person at a time should be able to do something big and impressive while being visible from most angles.
In order for al those things to be possible we decided to keep the setup very open and be diverse in obstacles. We used pre-constructed frames so the setup is constructible within 30 minutes with only 2 people.
Hazenkamp Parkour Setup
The Hanzekamp is a gymnastics club in Nijmegen. With a rising demand for parkour lessons. They have started a parkour division within their club. In order to separate themselves from their local competitors they wanted a compact yet diverse parkour setup. I created a setup concept fit for these terms. By using bars as a primary structure the setup will be very open which helps with supervision for their coaches. The compact design invites small creative movements and larger challenging movements.
Banners, Socicalmedia Grafics and Flyers
