CREATOR FIRST
Who is Thibo Tytgat?
Short Resume & Experience
I am Thibo Tytgat, the designer behind Creator First. With a passion rooted in craftsmanship and a mindset trained in innovation, I strive to bring ideas to life—blending strategic thinking with hands-on creation. My background in industrial design engineering, complemented by entrepreneurial studies and real-world experience, allows me to craft thoughtful, user-focused, and durable solutions.
Design is about making things better, not just different.
Educational BackgroundMaster’s in Industrial Engineering – Industrial Design
(Ghent University, 2020–2024)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, specializing in functional and user-centered design. Learned to merge strategic product development with sustainable design and precision in execution.Postgraduate in Engineering – Innovation & Entrepreneurship
(Ghent University, 2024–2025)Graduated Summa Cum Laude, expanding my expertise in business, materials, and architecture. This program enhances my interdisciplinary thinking and strengthens my innovation-oriented approach to design.Startup Incubation Program – Expedition Do!
(Ghent University, 2021–2022)
Selected for an entrepreneurial program focused on building and launching sustainable, viable ventures.
Additional ExperienceAlongside my academic and design work, I’ve developed valuable soft skills through varied hands-on roles in different sectors. These include:- Public Relations Host
- Project Leader & Event Organizer
- Bartender & Hospitality Professional
- Windsurfing & Gymnastics Instructor
- Workshop Assistant & Handyman
Key Professional ExperiencesExhibition Stand Designer – Creaplan
(Aug. 2025 – Present)
Designing and developing custom exhibition stands and interior concepts for national and international clients. Combining creativity with technical precision to deliver functional, aesthetic, and brand-aligned spatial designs.Startup Co-Founder – Groovy Collective
(July 2023 – Present)
Co-founded an events collective focused on music, connection, and space transformation. Responsible for project leadership, venue coordination, and creative direction.Internship – Industrial Designer at Extremis
(Feb. 2025 – July 2025)
Supporting the design process of high-end outdoor furniture and developing accessories for the existing product line.Master’s Thesis – Industrial Designer at Billiet
(Sept. 2023 – July 2024)
Designed and implemented workflow optimizations for one of Belgium’s largest fair stand builders. Work included user research, prototyping, and CAD-based production planning.Internship – Innovation Engineer at Creaplan
(July – Aug. 2023)
Designed a modular oven accessory for White Fire’s plancha barbecue. Managed the full development cycle from ideation to production optimization.Startup Co-Founder – Thermo-Light
(Sept. 2021 – Sept. 2022)
Developed body-heat-powered wearable technology. Focused on prototyping and early-stage business development in a multidisciplinary team.
Skills & ToolsDesign & CAD
Vectorworks, Siemens NX, Rhino/Grasshopper & AutoCADRendering & Visualization
Enscape, VRed & KeyShotGraphic Design
Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Affinity PublisherOther Digital Tools
Figma, R, basic PythonLanguages
Dutch (native), English (professional), French (elementary)Licenses
Driver’s License B
References
Yannick Christiaens
Lecturer Industrial Design - Ghent University
[email protected]Vincent Lievens
COO - Creaplan
[email protected]Michiel Caron
Industrial Designer - Extremis
[email protected]Pieter Van Lancker
Product Designer - Billiet
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