Testimonials

"When I first enrolled in the Art & Tech course, I wasn't sure what to expect. But as soon as I entered the classroom, I realized that this course was different from my other master's courses. It exceeded all of my expectations, providing a unique platform for exploration and innovation. As a Computer Science student, I didn't have much experience with hands-on building, physical prototyping or working in an interdisciplinary team. This course gave me the chance to do so, and I had the opportunity to learn various artistic and creative skills that were completely new to me. For me, this course has been a transformative journey." Click for more information about the course.

"I followed this course to participate in a real-life project, and collaborate with students from other departments. Working on an open-ended challenge was a new experience for me. Additionally, the 'going out of the building' principle was unique; something I hadn't learned in any of my other Bachelor's and Master's courses. It was very rewarding to be in charge of my own learning, and the continuous coaching resulted in a rapid learning curve. The fact that our challenge revolved around making the TU/e more sustainable, and that we could directly see the impact of our project, added significant value for me. If you want to improve your teamwork and pitching skills, I would highly recommend taking this course." Click for more information.

At the start of the course we had to set goals for ourselves, and I was razor-focused on one thing: further improving my ability to creatively express myself through technical art. I’m really proud of what we showcased during the final presentations, it felt like the whole project came together at the last moment. And I’m excited to to continue working with this team as we progress the project toward the Dutch Design Week. I’m leaving this course with more confidence in my ability to tackle technical challenges, even if they look hard at first. And that if you don’t know something yet, it is okay to rely on your ability to quickly learn those new things." Click for more information.

"The Warm Technology for People with Dementia challenge instantly caught my attention for my Bachelor End Project at Innovation Space (ISBEP). The opportunity to apply my knowledge and closely engage with stakeholders such as people with dementia, care institutions, and families is immensely valuable. Due to my strong interest in this project, it has expanded my considerations for future master's program options. I really enjoyed participating in a BEP at Innovation Space for its creativity, networking and emphasis on diverse interests!" Click for more information about ISBEP.

Wisse Bos recently graduated from TU/e bachelor Industrial Engineering and is Team Manager of student team Solar Team Eindhoven. We interviewed him about his experience as a TU/e student with his curricular and extra-curricular activities: "I joined team Solar to apply my knowledge practically and work on a project for a higher purpose. As the team manager, I learn practical skills such as keeping an overview, networking, and understanding organizations’ operations. I also learn about other disciplines and how they work. I apply theories learned in my Bachelor Industrial Engineering and better understand their relevance." Click to read the full interview.

"Finally found the course I had been looking for!" Master's student Human-Technology Interaction Charlie Rijvers tells about our ISP innovation through Art & Design course: "I never felt technology and art had to be two completely separate things. Yet in high school and during my bachelor’s they were. Technology and art, however, both ask you to be creative. I’m happy to now finally learn more about where these two fields meet and how I can apply my technical and psychological skills in the wonderful field of art." Click for more information about the course.

In an interview with Innovation Origins, the team members of Stressless reflect on what they learned during the ISP innovation and entrepreneurship processes course. David Lodder concludes: “Of many things I learned, I’d mention the mental aspect. Dealing not necessarily with setbacks but with feedback that wasn’t what you expected and how that might impact your motivation. In a way, to get comfortable in an uncomfortable zone.” Gijs Boekweit adds: "This course gave us a chance to experience what the real world is about. Interacting with the challenge owner was a rocky road to drive in, but it helped us learn things that we wouldn’t have learned in a theory class.” Click to read the interview with the team, and their coach Gert Guri.

"The TU/e innovation Space Project (ISP) ensures rapid personal and professional development. No matter if you want to make an impact as an engineer, entrepreneurial engineer, or entrepreneur. It is an amazing opportunity to form a diverse and multidisciplinary team to solve the challenge of a pioneering organization in the Brainport region. The validation that this enables you to do is valuable in determining the technical, commercial, and financial feasibility of your execution of the solution. You can finish this project with your co-founders, a launching customer, and an amazing network that will support your journey towards making an impact on society." Click for more information about the course.

During his studies in 2016, Bas Verkaik traveled the world on an electric motorcycle with student team STORM. He was also one of the instigators of Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) in TU/e innovation Space. After all those years, Bas remains an ambassador for CBL and TU/e innovation Space, as evidenced by his enthusiastic appeal for TU/e students: “Join a student team! My golden tip is: just start, preferably with a healthy dose of passion and open-mindedness. Dare to think big, because you have nothing to lose. And the energy and time you put in will pay off. Everything you learn in a student team will come in handy when you start working later on. Even then you are constantly working to solve unforeseen problems.” Click to read the full article

During his studies Tom Selten joined Solar Team Eindhoven, which brought him to Australia. He was closely involved in the foundation of TU/e innovation Space and Lightyear. In our Lustrum magazine, Tom reflects on being a member of a student team at TU/e innovation Space: "I learned more in those two years as a member of the student team than in five years of attending lectures. I’m averse to learning for the sake of learning anyway. When it isn’t clear to me why I’m doing something, I lose my motivation. Certainly when TU/e innovation Space was in its early stages, we still had lots of freedom to do many things without lengthy discussions. That suits me very well. Once directives and processes are established, it’s time for me to move on. It’s just that I function very well in an unstructured environment." Click to read the full article.