Simone Smelt

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About Simone Smelt

Simone Smelt is a senior product, concept, and industrial designer who graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2017. With a sharp eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of form, color, and material, she creates designs that are both visually striking and conceptually forward-thinking. Her work is guided by a strong intuition for trends, blending extensive research with a keen ability to anticipate shifts in design, culture, and consumer behavior. Beyond her ability to forecast emerging aesthetics, Simone is deeply committed to sustainability, integrating responsible materials and production methods into every stage of her design process. She specializes in creating mono-material products for better recyclability, optimizing designs for flat-pack shipping to reduce carbon emissions, and ensuring that sustainability enhances rather than limits creative expression. Her expertise spans technical fields such as 3D software, 3D printing, and material science, allowing her to push the boundaries of both form and function. By merging bold, unapologetic design with deep trend insight and sustainable innovation, Simone is shaping the future of contemporary design—where aesthetics, functionality, and environmental responsibility exist in perfect balance.