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What I believe
We live in an era in which rapid, massive innovation creates amazing new possibilities, but on the dark side also feeds an unsustainable consumerism, which harmful results will disadvantages us all on the long term: creating shared problems…

I think it is time to overcome this by design that stimulates a non-consumerism lifestyle, and by collaborations between user, society and enterprise to realise user valuable, technically feasible and business viable solutions.

I don’t work on ‘the next version of’, but aim to create convenient, friendly and seamlessly integrated experiences by researching the essence of people’s behaviour.

Who I am

A designer with an interest in creating experiences, user research and (light) installations.

(user) experience

I want to create a ‘WOW’
a memorable experience that creates value for user, society and enterprise. This requires me to have an human-centred focus, involving users from the starting point of the process. I get inspired by their stories, experiences, needs and values using different design research techniques each within a specific step of the process.

Hands on

I enjoy to get my hands dirty
exploring materials, forms and contexts to seek for inspiration in their behaviour and to translate ideas into tangible experiences. This (lo-fidelity) prototyping and scenario building also contributes to the team’s process by supporting in communicating the concept, interaction and context.

Multidisciplinary collaboration

I believe in the power of multidisciplinary teams. I get energy from bundling different expertises and sharing a passion. My strong verbal and visual communication skills support communication between various stakeholders and designers. I believe by supplementing each other an efficient process can be established with the aim to creating a memorable “WOW” experience.
I am a thinker, a critical questioner, a curious mind continuously challenging myself and the team to figure out how each element of a concept merges into a satisfying whole.

My Work

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Intermedia
an interactive light installation for GLOW 2016
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Accessibility
an auditive and tactile model to improve wayfinding for visually impaired
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Blue.
exploring new interactions on educating zoo visitors about coral extinction
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Amber
design digital products to provide shared and hassle-free electric mobility
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Re_nder
an artefact triggering personal stories by interacting with it. It enables reliving a moment in a total experience
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De Kruidenbuurt
a research project using context mapping to map social cohesion and common values of residents in a neighbourhood in Eindhoven, to promote a supportive social network
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De Uitkijkpost
execute and analyse qualitative research studies with elderly within care facilities
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Moving light
an interactive light installation for GLOW 2017 stimulating visitors to interact
See what you want to See
a poster to question our current consumer and living behaviour
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Illustrations
personal digital artworks
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Blom & Blom internship
an product design internship at Blom & Blom Amsterdam
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Creative Facilitation
educate, coach and facilitate creative sessions
Virtual Self
an interactive light installation allowing to encounter with your virtual persona
Crownstone
improving UX of the onboarding process

My Skills

Design process
User research
Prototyping
Adobe CC
Solid Works
HTML & CSS

On the Side

Other things I like

Restore old treasures

Light fixtures, cabinets

UXify Meet-ups

Host and organise events

Performance arts

Theatre, Music concerts, Opera

Sport

Soccer, gym, yoga