Hi! I am Gertjan.
Maker, designer, co-owner, reader, writer, runner, cyclist, tinkerer, husband & father.
Originally i was schooled as a mechanical engineer and graphic designer. More than 20 years ago I started designing corporate identities and print work, then mainly websites. Recently my focus shifted to usability research, design systems, designing complex webapplications and leadership.
I'm the co-owner of a design agency called Pixelpillow where I lead the design team, think about how we can work better and smarter, and how that will look like in about 5 years.
I make a biweekly podcast with Joël and Milan and organize design meetups under the name 'BNO Zwolle'.
I try to design experiences that are easy to use 1 — and additionally also special, beautiful or funny.