Marjolein Deun
About Marjolein Deun
Marjolein Deun is an Industrial Design Lead at VanMoof, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in product design, having held various roles at companies such as Ace & Tate and Monsterscore, and she holds multiple degrees in industrial design from prestigious universities.
Current Role at VanMoof
Marjolein Deun serves as the Industrial Design Lead at VanMoof, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she plays a crucial part in leading the design team, focusing on the introduction of new workflows that enhance the efficiency of product development processes. Her responsibilities include setting product strategies and roadmaps, translating visionary concepts into tangible results, and ensuring that design boundaries are pushed to create impactful products.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to her current role, Marjolein Deun worked at Ace & Tate as a Product Designer from 2018 to 2019. She also held the position of Technical Designer at Ace & Tate from 2017 to 2018. Her experience includes a role as an Industrial Designer at VanMoof from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Product Designer at TU Delft in 2014 and as a Concept Validation professional at SARA PLAST PVT LTD in 2014.
Educational Background
Marjolein Deun has a strong educational foundation in industrial design. She studied at Delft University of Technology, where she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Integrated Product Design, graduating Cum Laude in 2016. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Design Engineering from the same institution, completing her studies in 2013. Earlier, she achieved a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from Lund University in 2013.
Early Career and Internships
Marjolein Deun began her career with diverse roles that contributed to her design expertise. She worked as an All-round employee at Theetuin Overleek for ten years, from 2007 to 2017. In 2015, she completed a five-month internship in Industrial Design at npk design. Her early experience also includes a seven-month position as a Promotion worker at Monsterscore // Fieldmarketing in 2013.
Design Philosophy and Focus
Marjolein Deun focuses on seamlessly merging form and function in her product designs. She is committed to pushing design boundaries to deliver products that enhance user experiences. Her approach emphasizes the importance of creating visionary products that not only meet aesthetic standards but also fulfill practical needs.