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Designing with impact: Yorick joins Spark

January 30, 2025

Yorick Meijdam started in January as an industrial design engineer at Spark. Let us introduce him to you!

A flying start

“I quickly grew into my role thanks to the warm welcome. My colleagues were enthusiastic about my arrival and immediately showed genuine interest. Before I knew it, my week was packed: I’m already working on two major projects. That makes me happy because I can contribute right away. My mentor provides a reassuring presence. I can always approach someone, even with small questions, without being micromanaged. It’s a great way to get settled in.

Before joining Spark, I worked at two tech startups, spending several years on one large project at each. Now, I want to gain experience with a wide variety of projects to explore more diversity.

Spark as a dream workplace

After working in a startup environment, I was eager to join an established company. Spark had been on my radar since my studies at TU Delft. During guest lectures, they presented various case studies, and the impression I got was that Spark is an exemplary place for industrial designers. It aligns almost seamlessly with what I learned during my studies: constantly solving problems and identifying opportunities for innovation. Here, you get that chance repeatedly, and I find that incredibly inspiring.

I’m also drawn to the products Spark has brought to market. The work for The Ocean Cleanup resonates with me because of its sustainability aspect. I’m equally impressed by the complex projects in the medical sector. As a designer, you navigate a web of requirements, constraints, and stakeholders to find the best solutions. That challenging process deeply appeals to me.

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My strength as a designer

I see myself as a holistic designer with a strong eye for the bigger picture. I excel at conceptual thinking and have a knack for technical aspects. Spark is the perfect place to further develop my technical skills. It’s refreshing to work on so many different products, and I aim to keep learning and growing.

As a designer, I feel a social responsibility. At Spark, our choices impact consumption, material use, and product lifespan. That’s why I’m thrilled to work on the VNYX project, which focuses on bringing second-hand clothing and overstock back to the market. This perfectly aligns with my ambition to make a positive contribution to the world.

Freetime and passions

I’m an avid climber and enjoy traveling with friends to bouldering spots abroad. I’m also a music enthusiast and collect vinyl records. I’m especially fascinated by the stories behind the music. Together with a friend, I share these stories on our podcast.”

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