We are happy to introduce the talented designers and engineers that were added to our team lately. This time designer Henriette Nørgaard Lauridsen, who we got to know as an intern.

What can you tell us about your background? I was born and raised in Denmark and have a master’s degree in Industrial Design Engineering from Aalborg University. I encountered FLEX/design while looking for possible places to do an internship abroad and got to be part of the design team for six months in 2016. After graduating I was given the opportunity to return as a junior designer, so I packed my bags and returned to the Netherlands.

Why did you pick this field as a career? For as long as I can remember, I have been a curious problem-solver with the urge to both fix and create – resulting in everything from endless birthday and Christmas presents for relatives to insisting attempts to assist my dad at home using the plastic tools from my very first tool belt. As an industrial designer, I enjoy that I can combine my creative side with other interests; keeping both my hands and my brain busy.

Why did you choose FLEX? I like the project diversity at FLEX, as I love digging into new knowledge areas, working with different product categories as well as different stakeholders and users. I believe that this creative agility is a big part of what enables design consultancies, like FLEX, to continuously add value for both clients and end-users.

What can we expect from you? You can expect an enthusiastic young designer with a flair for understanding users and different contexts. I thrive in a collaborative setting and believe that we can build stronger designs through teamwork and a hands-on approach.

What do you like to do outside of work? Lately, I have been doing a lot of solo traveling, which often adds a new dimension to the place you visit. If I can combine traveling with sports – even better! I love music and can often be found at concerts and music festivals.