Get to Know Me!

I’m a 3rd year industrial design student at Arizona State University, currently based in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

I’m a self proclaimed generalist with a lifelong passion for making and tinkering. I value curiosity and empathy in my design process. I thrive on the challenge of finding beautiful, impactful solutions.

Current Hyperfixations: Bike Commuting, Pokemon TCG, & Sharks!

Work Experience

Jan 2026 - Present

Exhibit Designer at Arizona Science Center

Supporting an interdisciplinary team as Arizona State University, in collaboration with Arizona Science Center, creating, constructing, and designing exhibits ensuring safety and accessibility enabling fun, educational experiences for children.

Jan 2026 - Present

Exhibit Designer at Arizona Science Center

Supporting an interdisciplinary team as Arizona State University, in collaboration with Arizona Science Center, creating, constructing, and designing exhibits ensuring safety and accessibility enabling fun, educational experiences for children.

Jan 2026 - Present

Exhibit Designer at Arizona Science Center

Supporting an interdisciplinary team as Arizona State University, in collaboration with Arizona Science Center, creating, constructing, and designing exhibits ensuring safety and accessibility enabling fun, educational experiences for children.

Dec 2025 - Present

Welcome Team Volunteer at Matthew House

Mentor newly arrived refugee families and help them navigate life in the United States of America. Provide friendship, practical support, and assist with accessing essential services.

Dec 2025 - Present

Welcome Team Volunteer at Matthew House

Mentor newly arrived refugee families and help them navigate life in the United States of America. Provide friendship, practical support, and assist with accessing essential services.

Dec 2025 - Present

Welcome Team Volunteer at Matthew House

Mentor newly arrived refugee families and help them navigate life in the United States of America. Provide friendship, practical support, and assist with accessing essential services.

August 2025 - Dec 2025

Furniture Designer at KFI Studios

Designed mass produced furniture for a contract furniture company. Focused on furnishing higher education institutions with a strong emphasis on manufacturing.

August 2025 - Dec 2025

Furniture Designer at KFI Studios

Designed mass produced furniture for a contract furniture company. Focused on furnishing higher education institutions with a strong emphasis on manufacturing.

August 2025 - Dec 2025

Furniture Designer at KFI Studios

Designed mass produced furniture for a contract furniture company. Focused on furnishing higher education institutions with a strong emphasis on manufacturing.

Oct 2024 - Present

Contest Team Member & Photographer at DreamCraft

Sponsored yo-yo competitor representing the team at sanctioned regional, national, and international contests; performs original routines, promotes sponsors, and serves as the team photographer, producing event and promotional content while engaging with the yo-yo community.

Oct 2024 - Present

Contest Team Member & Photographer at DreamCraft

Sponsored yo-yo competitor representing the team at sanctioned regional, national, and international contests; performs original routines, promotes sponsors, and serves as the team photographer, producing event and promotional content while engaging with the yo-yo community.

Oct 2024 - Present

Contest Team Member & Photographer at DreamCraft

Sponsored yo-yo competitor representing the team at sanctioned regional, national, and international contests; performs original routines, promotes sponsors, and serves as the team photographer, producing event and promotional content while engaging with the yo-yo community.

Education

Expected Graduation: May 2027

BSD in Industrial Design at Arizona State University

Expected Graduation: May 2027

BSD in Industrial Design at Arizona State University

Expected Graduation: May 2027

BSD in Industrial Design at Arizona State University

Skill Set

Teamwork

Teamwork

Teamwork

Sketching

Sketching

Sketching

Human Centered Design

Human Centered Design

Human Centered Design

3D Printing

3D Printing

3D Printing

High fidelity Prototyping

High fidelity Prototyping

High fidelity Prototyping

User Research

User Research

User Research

Analytical Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Solid Works

Solid Works

Solid Works

Keyshot

Keyshot

Keyshot

Procreate

Procreate

Procreate

Nicolaas De Yager


© Copyright 2026

Nicolaas De Yager


© Copyright 2026

Nicolaas De Yager


© Copyright 2026