Hi there, I'm Daan (he/him). You'll find a showcase of my work and experience here. 👀

A senior UX Designer with over 6 years based in Göteborg, Sweden with global experience building and shipping digital products across a range of industries, spanning from healthcare, pharma, automotive and FMCG.

I truly enjoy designing delightfull digital products that are easy to use and create a meaningfull difference for its user. I prioritize usability, foster collaboration, work goal oriented and a have a pragmatic & systematic approach to product development.

Outside of work I get obsessed about my plants, a desire to perfect my cosy apartment with more even more natural materials and balance it with a healthy workout routine. Every so now and then I time travel and download an early 2000s video game.

Featured work

Experience

Work

UX Designer
Lynk & Co
Göteborg, Sweden
May 2021 - Present

Leading UX Design activities for Lynk & Co's iOS and Android mobile app. The app is not only a huge car sharing platform active in seven European countries, but also the mobile companion for all Lynk & Co customers.

UX Strategist
Mahana Therapeutics
San Fransisco, USA
May 2019 - May 2021

After Mahana acquired my personal venture, I took a role as UX Strategist to support the founders their product development process. I primarily worked on patient journeys and identified opportunities along their journey.

UX Designer
The Techno Creatives
Göteborg, Sweden
Sep 2018 - May 2021

Responsible for designing connected digital experiences. Work includes designing digital applications for Android and iOS platforms for heavy-duty environments, infotainment and in-car experiences for several companies active in the automotive industry and facilitate cross-disciplinary workshops, both in-person and remote.

Service Designer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Zürich, Switzerland
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

During this graduate internship I closely collaborated with Shire Pharmaceuticals to uncover unmet patient needs who suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The outcome of this formed the foundation of my own venture, which later got acquired.

Industrial Designer
Smart Design
New York City, USA
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

As an intern I was part of the Industrial Design team at Smart Design's HQ in New York. Responsible for designing and supporting the manufacturing of several juvenile products, setting up user studies and conceptualizing brick & mortar experiences.

Industrial Designer
McKinsey Design
Stockholm, Sweden
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

As an intern I was part of the the Product team at Veryday (part of McKinsey Design). During this team I supported the team from user research to form development to journey mapping and facilitating workshops (20+ experienced professionals). Primarily worked with medical and pharmaceutical clients.

Education

MFA Advanced Product Design
Umeå Institute of Design
Umeå, Sweden
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018

Ranked as the top design schools in the world, Umeå Institute of Design offers a variety of master programmes (interaction, transportation and advanced product design) and a bachelor programme. Took a gap year between the first and second year to obtain more working experience.During the time at Umeå Insitute of Design, I hav collaborated with various companies, including Bosch, ABB, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Kärcher, Mora, Laerdal, Above.se

B.Eng Industrial Design Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Windesheim
Zwolle, The Netherlands
Sep 2010- Jun 2015

The Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Design Engineering formed the foundation as an industrial designer. At Windesheim there is a strong focus on creating products that can be manufactured and realised. The graduation project, which was executed on-site at ATAG Nederland, was given a 9 (A).

BA Product Design
Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
Jan 2014- Jul 2014

A semester abroad at UNITEC Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand. During this period several courses were taken in photography, entrepreneurship and prototyping.