No matter how complex or simple the project is, I follow these three steps:
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1) In order to understand your business and user needs, I immerse myself in your world, research your competitors and do whatever other research is required for the project, this could be usability testing, user interviews, surveys, etc.

2) It will then be time to design wireframes, create the specific design style and UX solution that I will present to you, the client, or other stakeholders. This solution will then be iterated on or finalized into high-fidelity designs based on your feedback.

3) Once that is all set and done, and if it was a complex digital product, I will make everything ready for the developer hand-off and plan a meeting with the development team if needed. Alternatively, if it is a product or website that is suitable for building with a No/Low-Code tool, then I am able to build it myself.

Currently I specialize in Product Design, I design complex products and websites. Due to my background as a Graphic Designer in an agency environment, I have a unique perspective when it comes to areas such as UI Design and Design Thinking. These areas have also been the focus of my recent work.

Besides design, I have been active in No/Low-Code Development, using Webflow and Make as my primary tools. I am also learning some code on the side, to enhance my projects and gain a better understanding of how the web works.

A Visual Developer's role involves developing applications, websites and workflows using a wide range of No and Low-Code tools. You can recognise these tools by drag-and-drop solutions that allow you to develop visually, and where writing code is optional

To use these tools effectively, you need a solid understanding of web development. You may or may not know how to code, that is entirely up to you. However, knowing how to code has a number of perks, like having the ability to add code on top to create more complex functionality and interactions.

The main advantage of this method is that something can be built in a fraction of the usual time and cost. Also, designers that are skilled in these development tools are more likely to be able to implement your design exactly as you envisioned it.

In the past, I have undertaken freelance projects on a project-by-project basis, but I currently only take on full-time contract or freelance positions. Having worked on individual projects, I found them too fleeting and would rather work on something where I can make a long-lasting impact and really integrate with the team.

Since I mostly take on contract roles, I do not have a set hourly rate. At the moment, I am earning around €60.000 a year, so my goal is to earn a similar or higher amount in the future. For It's of course open to discussion and I'm willing to adapt if an opportunity arises.

Currently, I am not interested in relocating, but I am willing to travel to any city in The Netherlands within a three-hour radius of Groningen for one or two days a week maximum. Over the past three years, I have primarily worked in the city or remotely, and I have proven to be proficient at communicating effectively with international teams within remote-first companies.