The story of trykk.
2021-2023
Laura's Master thesis & buzz around her project
In 2021, while at the Design Academy Eindhoven, Laura came up with the idea of acupressure clothing. This innovative idea was inspired by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's work, which advocates for holistic, body-based therapies to help patients recover from trauma. The initial prototype, a body suit named Healing Imprint, has been featured in numerous design magazines such as Frame, Dezeen, and trend research websites such as LSN Global. Exhibiting Laura's design project at trade fairs and events, including Dutch Design Week 2021 and Munich Fabric Start 2022, enabled the project to reach over 30,000 visitors, earning it overwhelming praise and positive feedback.
2023
Meeting Zuza, particiation in a medical accelerator & filings for a patent
Laura met Zuza through LinkedIn, and they began working on trykk together. Their collaboration marked the start of an exciting journey :) Laura participated in the "Stoff im Kopf" accelerator, focusing on textile product development, while she and Zuza also joined the "4C" accelerator program, which specializes in medical device regulation. Additionally, Laura took a significant step by filing for a patent for her idea in Germany and Europe, securing the innovative foundation of trykk..
2024
Crowd-funding campaign for trykk.'s 1st wellness product
The first product, a sleeveless top for females, has been developed. With the support of trykk.'s Business Angel, Michael Schneider, and a number of other supportive individuals, Zuza and Laura have decided to launch a company and enter the market through a crowdfunding campaign (coming up soon!).