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I'm Zander van den Elzen, a 24-year-old industrial designer based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. I run Zelzen Design, a freelance studio focused on smart products, AI exploration, and innovative design across sport, events, music, and art. I put the end user at the heart of every project and enjoy turning complex technology into practical, delightful solutions. I'm also building AI Athletics, a startup that uses body-tracking technology for sport. Alongside my studies at TU/e, I contribute to roles such as Teacher Assistant, participate in the EuFlex AI Team, and engage with the Cluster Sports and Tech community, blending design, technology, and entrepreneurship to create meaningful experiences.…I'm Zander van den Elzen, a 24-year-old industrial designer based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. I run Zelzen Design, a freelance studio focused on smart products, AI exploration, and innovative design across sport, events, music, and art. I put the end user at the heart of every project and enjoy turning complex technology into practical, delightful solutions. I'm also building AI Athletics, a startup that uses body-tracking technology for sport. Alongside my studies at TU/e, I contribute to roles such as Teacher Assistant, participate in the EuFlex AI Team, and engage with the Cluster Sports and Tech community, blending design, technology, and entrepreneurship to create meaningful experiences.

Zander van den Elzen

Designer, Product Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I'm Zander van den Elzen, a 24-year-old industrial designer based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. I run Zelzen Design, a freelance studio focused on smart products, AI exploration, and innovative design across sport, events, music, and art. I put the end user at the heart of every project and enjoy turning complex technology into practical, delightful solutions. I'm also building AI Athletics, a startup that uses body-tracking technology for sport. Alongside my studies at TU/e, I contribute to roles such as Teacher Assistant, participate in the EuFlex AI Team, and engage with the Cluster Sports and Tech community, blending design, technology, and entrepreneurship to create meaningful experiences.…I'm Zander van den Elzen, a 24-year-old industrial designer based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. I run Zelzen Design, a freelance studio focused on smart products, AI exploration, and innovative design across sport, events, music, and art. I put the end user at the heart of every project and enjoy turning complex technology into practical, delightful solutions. I'm also building AI Athletics, a startup that uses body-tracking technology for sport. Alongside my studies at TU/e, I contribute to roles such as Teacher Assistant, participate in the EuFlex AI Team, and engage with the Cluster Sports and Tech community, blending design, technology, and entrepreneurship to create meaningful experiences.

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I’m Zander van den Elzen, a 24-year-old industrial designer based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. I run Zelzen Design, a freelance studio focused on smart products, AI exploration, and innovative design across sport, events, music, and art. I put the end user at the heart of every project and enjoy turning complex technology into practical, delightful solutions.

I’m also building AI Athletics, a startup that uses body-tracking technology for sport. Alongside my studies at TU/e, I contribute to roles such as Teacher Assistant, participate in the EuFlex AI Team, and engage with the Cluster Sports and Tech community, blending design, technology, and entrepreneurship to create meaningful experiences.

Skills

Product Design

Adobe Illustrator

Experience Level

Product Design

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Language

Dutch

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Member at Cluster Sports and Tech

January 1, 2025 - Present

Participation in a cluster focusing on sports and technology; supported events and project activities.

Team Member at EuFlex AI Team

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Contributed to AI-focused initiatives within EU Flex projects; collaboration on research and prototyping.

Founder at AI Athletics

January 1, 2024 - Present

Co-founded a startup applying body-tracking technology for sport; leading product development, AI exploration, and user-centered design.

Technisch Tekenaar at HTR

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Created technical drawings and CAD models for product development; collaborated with engineering teams.

Teacher Assistant at TU/e

January 1, 2023 - Present

Teaching assistant roles related to entrepreneurship and technology; supporting courses, student projects, and coordinating activities in design-related labs.