Curriculum Vitae
Metos NV
Technical Draftsman
2006 – 2007
Industrial Kitchen Sector
Designed and developed flow diagrams, layout plans, and technical drawings
Prepared quotations and project cost calculations
Provided technical support throughout project execution
PVD Lighting
Product designer
2007 – 2008
Designed and technically developed lighting products
Prepared cost calculations and production specifications
Supported promotion, production follow-up, and sales activities
Philips Consumer Luminaires
Senior Product Designer
2008 – 2016
DIY & Lifestyle Consumer Lighting
Market-oriented design of consumer lighting products
Technical product development and detailing
Follow-up of production processes and quality control
Close collaboration with suppliers and international production teams
Eurodisplay
Senior Product Designer
2016 – 2019
Designed customer-focused POS and permanent display solutions
Strong focus on product presentation, retail experience, and functionality
Creative and technical development of display concepts
Freelance Designer (Side Business)
October 2017 – 2019
Designed consumer lighting products for international production
Coordinated and supervised production processes in China
Managed projects from concept development to production-ready solutions
ETAP International
Senior Designer & Engineer
2019 – Present
Design and engineering of professional lighting solutions
Technical development and optimization of lighting products
Collaboration on innovative and functional lighting concepts for professional environments
Education
University of Antwerp
Department of Design Sciences
Master’s Degree in Integrated Product Development, 2005
Additional Training
One-year weekend course in Technical Drawing
VCA Basic Safety Certificate
Evening course in AutoCAD at Syntra
SolidWorks Training, 2017
Electrode and Oxy-Fuel Welding Training, 2017
Ceramics, 2018
Design Thinking, The Argonauts, 2018
Outward Mindset Training, Arbinger Institute, 2020
Lean & Agile Methodology Course, LCG, 2021
Address
Diel 30
2480 Dessel
Belgium
Phone
0032 476 67 04 51
Email
michael.steenhoudt@gmail.com
Date of Birth
01 May 1981
Place of Birth
Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
Nationality
Belgian
Driving License
Category B