
EDUCATION
Hi, I'm Rychon Tokromo!
I was born and raised in Rotterdam by my Surinamese-Javanese parents, and it's a city I still proudly call home today. I achieved my BSc. and MSc. in Industrial Design Engineering at TU Delft. Here, I developed a strong foundation in strategic design-thinking, user-centred design, product development, and engineering principles.
I’m passionate about designing physical products that solve real-world problems in meaningful ways. I enjoy the challenge of translating complex user needs into tangible solutions—products that are not only functional and intuitive, but also well-engineered and thoughtfully crafted. A product’s form and function should harmonise into an enchanting artefact that works seamlessly. In my eyes, this is essential to a successful product.
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Thesis: Demystifying TOG care in collaboration with Bever. Improving consumer care of Technical Outdoor Garments (TOG) with Bever, developing a notification system to extend product lifespan and support circular economy practices.
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Thesis awarded with a 8/10
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Followed the architecture faculty's Spaced of Display minor program.
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Broadened my design skillset via architectural theory.
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Designed a museum exhibition for Delft Science Center.
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Participated in the organization of a COVID-proof museum experience
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Thesis: “The Aegis: a modular urban-outdoor jacket for O'Neill”
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Thesis awarded with an 8.5 / 10
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Acquired my high school diploma at the Erasmiaans Gymnasium, following a combined N&T and N&G profile.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Led research & development of a design solution addressing unsustainable consumer behaviour in outdoor garments, in collaboration Bever.
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Researched and tested halochromic textiles to develop a responsive fabric marker that visually signals when outdoor garments require maintenance
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Applied analytical strengths to a comprehensive user research
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Embedded circular economy principles into a design fitting Bever's identity and sustainability goals
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Assisted with food preparations prior to service.
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Efficiently prepared and served food during busy, stressful lunch and dinner rushes.
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Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind.
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Assisted the design team with the development of interior products for several international brands.
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Designed multiple product manuals, translating complex information into clear, user-friendly guides with engaging visual content.
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Used technical and creative skills to solve (design) problems.
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3D modelled, prototyped, and tested product designs to assess functionality, usability, and durability
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Assisted with food preparations prior to service.
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Provided superior customer service to clients by addressing all questions and concerns.
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Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind.
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Prepared customers’ grocery orders and punctually delivered ordered groceries with an electric delivery vehicle.
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Brought forth excellent customer service skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
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