Hi there, I’m a designer who believes that products should make sense to the people who use them.




Projects
Office Out of Office
User Research
Design Development
Prototype Testing

A mobile and professional setup for the flexible home office
As more and more people are turning their living rooms into meeting rooms, there is a significant need for a professional working setup. This setup must not only provide those working from home with office essentials such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, but it should also be easily taken down and stored out of sight.



The Office Out of Office is made up of three different elements, the first is the stool made of birchwood. Standing on hidden wheels, it’s an easy-to-move and versatile product that suits any modern home. Inside, you will find a storage drawer, made to fit laptops up to 16 inches, and store all other office tools and equipment in the flexible “waves”. Last is the monitor folio, which uses high-quality polyester panels to make the product easy to move whilst maintaining low weight and stability. You will find a 17” monitor from espresso displays, an Apple Magic Keyboard, and a Surface Arc mouse by Microsoft. Combined, the Office Out of Office is the perfect companion for those working from home.


From sketches to a prototype at Orgatec fair 2024

The Office Out of Office was my Bacholor thesis project, it was guided by design studio Byfrom in Cologne and executed in collaboration with Palmberg.


Renders of the Office Out of Office





V60 Adapter
3D Models
Technical Drawings
Adapting the Hario V60 coffee filter to a vintage coffee pot
Every morning I make my coffee with a ceramic Hario V60 coffee filter. One day I received a new insulated coffee jug. Unfortunately the opening of the pot was too narrow for the bottom of the V60. As a product designer there is no time to waste and the solution is easily made.


Sketches and technical drawings of the V60 adapter




Circular Bicycle Lights
Data Analysis
3D Models
Technical Drawings
Redesigning a magnetically powered bicycle light
Since Swapfiets owns the bikes, it is responsible for the repairs. More repairs equal more costs. After carefully analyzing the data collected by Swapfiets, we concluded that the lights break down most often on their bikes. So, our challenge was to re-design their lights, this time focusing on creating a circular bicycle light that would be easy to repair.


Renders of ‘Rebate’, the new circular bicycle light



Extra’s
Material Analysis
Research
Visualization

Matrials make the experience
Whether you are renovating your kitchen or developing a new product in your lineup, the materials you use speak for the product. They can make or break the user experience, not only through the visuals but also through the haptics and the way they wear and tear over time. I have studied many material groups, and below is a selection of those works.


Material Boards




Sketch
Pencil & Pens
Markers
Procreate on iPad
Putting ideas onto paper
I was taught that I should be capable of conveying my ideas on the back of a beermat or a napkin—not in words, but in images. Sketching is one of the most important ways of communicating ideas, and I personally enjoy the process of it.


Sketches over the years 2022-2024




Present
Brand Analysis
Moodboards
Prototyping
Translation of a brands visual identity into a basic shape

This assignment was meant to analyze and deeply understand a brand strategy and culture. From the insights in this analysis, a cube had to be built to express this exact brand. The brand I was assigned to was HAY Design, a Danish contemporary design brand that is sometimes compared to the IKEA of the upper middle class. 

I analyzed their collection and brand. Below, you will find slides that show that process. I then formed a board showing the key characteristics of HAY design and used that to conceptualize my cube. It turned out to be a playful cube made of painted wood, resembling a Rubix cube. Only one part could move to create a cube with a minimalistic aesthetic or disrupt by turning one color inside out.


HAY design analysis and cube creation




About
 


Thom Robin Schrama is a product designer who specializes in creating sustainable and human-centered solutions. With a background in interaction engineering and experience in impact-driven roles, he is dedicated to solving complex problems, optimizing processes and improving experiences. His work encompasses product design, root cause analysis, and sustainability, merging technical expertise with a strong commitment to making a positive impact.



Experience
2024 - Final thesis with Palmberg

Collaborating with byfrom's design team to create innovative workplace products for Palmberg, to be showcased at the Orgatec 2024 in Cologne

2023 - Impact & Sustainability Intern
Supporting the impact & sustainability team at The Social Hub - developing a product impact calculator

2020/2022 - Sustainability Ambassador
Part of the sustainability team designing and driving positive impact on the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

2014/2019 - Photographer & Head of Studio
Photographer, videographer, and producer for international clients in Amsterdam

Education
2020/2024 - Product Design and Engineering
Industrial Product Design at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences with a focus on Interaction Engineering and Sustainability - Cum-laude Bachelor Degree

2012/2014 - Applied Photography
At the Amsterdam School of Applied Photography

2010/2011 - Cambridge English
English proficiency course abroad, finished with an ESOL level C2

Skills
Software

Solidworks, OnShape, Figma, Microsoft Excel, Monday, Notion, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, ChatGPT

Hard Skills
Industrial Product Design, Customer Journey, User Experience Research, Design Thinking

Soft Skills
Structured, Organized, Detail Oriented, Curious, Proactive and Problem Solving

Languages
Dutch (native), English (C2 - proficient), German (C1 - advanced)


Contact

I love a good cup of black coffee, and meeting (most) people.
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