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Laszlo and Sanja on their internship at Spark
Laszlo Klönhammer (24 years old, Integrated Product Design TU Delft) and Sanja Mišović (19 years old, Industrial Design Engineering at The Hague University of Applied Sciences) both chose Spark because of the impactful innovations the company develops.
Making a difference
They enthusiastically dive into brainstorming and designing products that solve real-world problems. For them, design is not just about aesthetics but about creating something that truly helps and makes a difference, for example, in the medical sector. Additionally, Spark's reputation within their studies and the stories from a former professor who worked there influenced their decision.
From day one, they felt welcomed at Spark. The atmosphere is open and friendly, and everyone is willing to answer questions. A colleague provided a clear introduction, which made them feel at home quickly. Laszlo shares, “Lunches are enjoyable, and we even get trained in table tennis during breaks.” Sanja adds, “I thought it was really cool that in the first week, we went with the design team to the Porsche showroom to evaluate designs.”
Technical skills and creativity in practice
Both are particularly drawn to the combination of integrated electronics and mechanical components.
Laszlo: “I feel comfortable in the workshop. I enjoy making low-fidelity prototypes and quickly testing them—having something tangible within a week is exciting. Even outside my internship and studies, I like to explore different aspects of industrial design. I know a bit of programming and have some experience with electronics, which helps me understand what I’m doing and work more independently.”
Sanja: “Students often dare to think more out of the box and take risks because they feel less constrained. I see myself as creative when it comes to finding technical solutions. Like Laszlo, I enjoy quickly creating test setups and then figuring out a reliable and efficient way to execute them.”
Immediate impact
What stood out the most to them was that they were immediately involved in real projects. From the first week, they were given concrete tasks and had a direct impact. They quickly got hands-on in the workshop, and Sanja was even invited to a meeting right away:
“I had previously worked on a medical project by Spark for eight weeks as part of my studies, and now I’ve been assigned to it again. I’m working on a product that combats the early stages of cervical cancer. I conduct research and contribute ideas and concepts.”
Laszlo: “I’m working on a smart & robotics project in the exploration phase. I’m researching new directions, which includes sourcing parts—meaning I contact suppliers and purchase various components to experiment with. It took some getting used to, having so much responsibility and being allowed to spend money, but it’s a valuable learning experience. Additionally, I’m working on a medical-mechanical product, building prototypes. We’re currently creating a larger iteration compared to the previous prototype. I think it’s amazing that by the end of my internship, there will be a tangible, high-fidelity prototype rather than just a workshop prototype.”
Personal passions
Beyond their passion for design, both students have a wide range of hobbies. Laszlo enjoys cooking, especially experimenting with unique dishes and ‘designing’ with food. He is also active in his study association’s website committee. He enjoys sports, particularly bouldering and cycling, and plays both the guitar and piano.
Sanja plays the cello in the TU Delft student orchestra and dances salsa. She loves being physically active, training with running and gym workouts for her mountain hikes. Additionally, she enjoys reading and has a creative side in crocheting and making clothing.
At Spark, we appreciate the fresh perspectives Laszlo and Sanja bring. Their hands-on approach and willingness to think outside the box contribute to our culture, where experimentation and learning come naturally. We look forward to their continued contributions to our projects!
