About Jan
I help scale-ups and corporate enterprises transform complex strategic challenges into intuitive, high-adoption digital products and services.
With over 12 years of international experience, ranging from founding a climate-tech venture to directing digital design teams at Colruyt Group, I bridge the gap between high-level business goals and exceptional user experiences.
How I add value to your project:
- End-to-End Product Design: Leading projects seamlessly through user research, ideation, interactive prototyping, and developer handoff.
- Design Leadership & Strategy: Setting up design systems, organizing cross-functional workflows, and alignment of stakeholders.
- Impact & Sustainability Focus: Expert in mapping circular services, climate engagement platforms, and behavior-changing UX.
Trusted by: Porsche, BMW, Ikea, EY, Facebook, UNICEF, Colruyt Group, BASF, Bosch, Travelex, Amgen, Takeda, and AstraZeneca. Let's build something impactful together.
English
Fluent
Dutch
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Brussel (up to 50km), Gent (up to 50km), Antwerpen (up to 50km), Arrondissement Mechelen (up to 50km)
Experience
- Colruyt groupDigital Design LeadRETAIL (SMALL BUSINESS)April 2023 - September 2025 (2 years and 4 months)Halle, BelgiumLeading the digital design transformation within Belgium's largest food retail network, scaling an agile centre of expertise for cross-functional corporate ecosystems.
- Self-EmployedInnovation ConsultantSOFTWARE PUBLISHINGJuly 2021 - Today (5 years and 1 month)London, UKSupporting organizations and startups on their innovation journey across- Design Research- Synthesis and Insight creation- Strategy- Design & Development- Creative direction and team leadWith a focus on creating a positive impact on people and the planet.
- The Planet LifeFounderENVIRONMENTALJuly 2021 - May 2026 (4 years and 10 months)London, UKThe Planet Life is a climate well-being platform on a mission to turn eco-anxiety into positive action by empowering people and promoting climate solutions. We are building a platform to create a sustainable society through workforce empowerment.
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Education
- Master of ScienceUniversity of Ghent, Howest Departement2012Master of Science (MSc), Industrial and Product Design
- Master of ScienceUniversity of Wales, Cardiff2011Master of Science (MSc), Advanced Product Design