Design Researcher first;

Throughout in-depth primary and secondary research and I want to create valuable insights based on a wide range of sources distilled into meaningful data-based content with a holistic and systematic focus. I’m well known for a wide range of research methods specializing in interviews, journey maps, and brainstorming techniques.

Social/product designer background;

With my background in Product design (from 2007 onward) problem solving, creating, and prototyping became my strong-suit. My focus lies in social solutions and communication tools with a human-centered holistic approach to a wide range of implementations.

Lived experience as a base;

The key to a successful and meaningful project is understanding who you work for and with. Having lived experience or/and familiarity with the topic beforehand makes a big change it creates a bond of mutual respect which leads to a deeper understanding on empathic levels. This is an important base for me in every project i
participate in.

Multi linguistic applicability;

During my academics, I chose to go beyond the dutch borders for study and internships to gain expertise and become multi-linguistic. Adopting English and German to be my second languages on a professional and fluent level. Taking multi-linguistic opportunities during my academics gave me access to wider studies which did arise due to studying during Covid times resulting in semi-global/European implementable results.