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Dutch Climate Systems

Project management & product innovation

Role
Project Manager
Context
Dutch Climate Systems (startup)
Year
2024–Current
Type
Management, Product

01 — School project

In 2022, I collaborated with DCS on a school project to adapt their ICECUBE cooling system for residential use. The goal was to create a sustainable, consumer-friendly solution tailored for the home market. The resulting design focused on bedroom use, prioritizing comfort, quiet operation, and a soft, unobtrusive aesthetic that blends into living spaces.

After graduating, I continued to work on this project. Refining its usability and functionality to further align with DCS's mission of "Cooling the Planet."

Render of the residential ICECUBE concept mounted above a bed

02 — Project management

During my job, I dedicated my time to overseeing and executing installations from start to finish. I was responsible for managing the entire process, ensuring every detail was accounted for and that the project runs smoothly. My role involved a variety of tasks, including surveying of new locations, creating technical drawings, ordering supplies, communicating with team members and stakeholders, and handling preparations. Once everything is in place, I oversaw and actively worked on the installation itself.

ICECUBE climate system installed against a ceiling, with ducting and piping Technical floor plan drawing of a climate system installation

03 — Product innovation

Besides managing the installation I was also involved in the R&D department, where I collaborate with the team to design and develop future concepts. I was also involved in the creation of communication materials such as brochures, presentations, and social media posts.

Render of the ICECUBE cooling unit concept
Render of an office space showing the ICECUBE distributing cool air from the ceiling
Render of the modular ICECUBE dew-point cooling unit

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