Karlijn is a graduated designer and aspiring researcher holding a master's degree in Industrial Design and Human-Technology Interaction. With a focus on dementia and other healthcare-related domains, she has conducted various studies, including recent research on user-centered information provision following a mild stroke. Currently serving as a project manager at Luckt B.V., she contributes to the ECDT (Expertise Centre Dementia & Technology) and QoLEAD initiative.