Shaping
Future
Realities
I am a multidisciplinary designer, focused on creating systems, functional aesthetics, and human-centred solutions
Name
Max Klok
Nationality
Dutch
Age
24 Years
Location
Netherlands
Ventures
Own 3D Design and Print Company
University Client Projects
Current
Variable
Max Klok
Industrial Design Engineer
‘‘Make life easier and more fun’’
I am a creative and inquisitive collaborator with a passion for architectural aesthetics and functional engineering. My hobbies include 3D printing, designing complex geometries, and constantly learning new skills to push the boundaries of what is possible in physical product design
Education
2022 - NOW
Industrial Design Engineering
Haagse Hogeschool
2020 - 2022
Architecture
TU Delft
2013 - 2020
Pre-University Education
OSG Erasmus Almelo
Expertise
Digital & Technical
CAD (Rhinocores 3D)
Rendering
Grasshopper
3D printing
Adobe Suite (PS, InDesign)
Miro
5+ Years
5+ Years
3+ Years
3+ Years
5+ Years
5+ Years
Personal
Creative
Inquisitive
Team Player
Collaborator
Driven
Architectural Knowledge
Stunt
Developing artefacts from recycled plastic sheets to popularize circularity among youth
PROJECT INFO
ROLE
Lead Product Designer
CLIENT
Stichting Stunt & The Upcycle
TOOLS
Rhino 3D, Operating CNC Machine, User testing, VCarve, Laser cutter
DURATION
15 Weeks
From Waste to Wonder: Inclusive Design with Recycled Plastics
This project is part of the "Scale UpCycle" initiative, a collaboration between The Hague University of Applied Sciences and Stichting Stunt. Stunt provides job opportunities for people reintegrating into the workforce, including a workshop that transforms plastic waste into high-quality sheets.
The assignment was to conceptualize and develop artefacts using these 10mm recycled HDPE sheets. The core goal was to enhance a product configurator that enables kids to design their own toys or appliances effortlessly, thereby popularizing the concept of plastic recycling through active participation.
Inclusivity & Co-Creation
A key requirement was inclusivity. We conducted focus group workshops with our targetgroup to understand how children interact with design tools. The challenge was to create a system that fits the constraints of Stunt's CNC capabilities while giving users enough creative freedom to feel ownership over their creations.
The Solution
Tangible Interface for Co-Creation
Impact & Outcome
The project demonstrated that when given the right tools, "non-designers" can create highly functional and creative spatial layouts. The STUNT prototype was successfully tested with 15 users, resulting in 5 distinct template designs that were deemed viable for manufacturing.
CIRCULAR DESIGN
VESTIGE
‘‘Ascend your space with seamless storage solutions, uniting strength and tranquility through modular design’’
TARGET AUDIENCE
Millennials & Gen Z
MATERIAL
Sustainable Multiplex Wood
KEY PRINCIPLES
Design for Disassembly, Closed Loop
Braindrawing & Ideation
Exploring modular geometries that allow for infinite configurations while maintaining structural integrity.
Next Project: Vestige →
Redefining furniture for the circular economy
80.2% of "fast furniture" ends up in landfills. This disposable culture is driven by low-quality materials and inseparable components that make recycling impossible.
THE PROCESS
Prototyping
Testing joinery techniques to ensure "Design for Disassembly" without glue or inseparable fuses.
VESTIGE bridges the gap between affordable fast furniture and premium eco-design. It is a modular system designed for longevity, repairability, and total disassembly, targeting a generation that values sustainability but lacks budget-friendly options.
Material Selection
Avoid oil-based foams and toxic chipboards in favor of sustainable multiplex wood and recycled metals.
Modularity meets Serenity
Design for disassembly
Every component can be seperated, repaired or recycledMaterial Honesty
Expose joinery with natural finishes to celebrate the sustainable materials
Life-Cycle Adaptability
As users or their needs change, Vestige adapt with them
Next Project: CPC Housing →
Let’s build something together
CPC HOUSING
Redefining urban living through shared spaces, sustainable material and a focus on community interaction
A Modern Collective
The CPC Housing project explores the balance between privacy and community. In an area where urban isolation is rising, this design proposes a "Collective Private Commission" model where residents actively shape their living environment.
By utilizing large, open-plan communal areas like the central kitchen and living spaces, the building encourages spontaneous interaction while maintaining high-quality private quarters. The use of natural light and warm materials creates an inviting atmosphere that feels both modern and homey.
By making the visualisations and scaled models of the project, the concept of space was better understood by future residents.
Project Details
Project type
Location
Type
Area
Year
Personal
Netherlands
Residential Complex
3830 m2
2022
The Living Area
Interior Atmospheres
Scaled model
The Kitchen Area
Get in touch
+31 6 16317598
max@klok.org