Hey, I’m Max.

Born in the Netherlands, on a working holiday visa in New Zealand.

About me

Summary

I’m interested

Focused on solving complex user problems through methodical research and user-centered design. Known for direct communication and transforming requirements into elegant solutions that deliver measurable impact.

I grew up in Assen, tinkering with computers, which led me to study Creative Technology and later earn a Master's in Human-Machine Communication. My professional journey began at Label305, deepened at Embrace – The Human Cloud, and now includes teaching design workshops at universities across the Netherlands. When I'm not designing, you'll find me creating videos, riding motorcycles, or exploring music.

Work

2021 — Now

Senior Product Designer

Embrace - The Human Cloud, The Netherlands

2015 — 2020

UX Designer

Label305, The Netherlands

2009 — Now

Freelance Designer

Design Studio Max, Remote

Speaking

2023 — Now

Workshop facilitation “Design Sprint”

University of Groningen, The Netherlands

2023

Guest lecture “Accessible by design”

NHL Stenden, The Netherlands

Education

2019 — 2021

MSc Human-Machine Communication

University of Groningen, The Netherlands

2014 — 2019

BSc Creative Technology

University of Twente, The Netherlands

Fun stuff

August 11, 2025

A subtle yet beautiful dark mode toggle animation I enjoyed making for my previous portfolio.

Job opportunity? Want me to write about a topic? Something interesting to share? Just let me know.

Hey, I’m Max.

Born in the Netherlands, on a working holiday visa in New Zealand.

About me

Summary

I’m interested

Focused on solving complex user problems through methodical research and user-centered design. Known for direct communication and transforming requirements into elegant solutions that deliver measurable impact.

I grew up in Assen, tinkering with computers, which led me to study Creative Technology and later earn a Master's in Human-Machine Communication. My professional journey began at Label305, deepened at Embrace – The Human Cloud, and now includes teaching design workshops at universities across the Netherlands. When I'm not designing, you'll find me creating videos, riding motorcycles, or exploring music.

Work

2021 — Now

Senior Product Designer

Embrace - The Human Cloud, The Netherlands

2015 — 2020

UX Designer

Label305, The Netherlands

2009 — Now

Freelance Designer

Design Studio Max, Remote

Speaking

2023 — Now

Workshop facilitation “Design Sprint”

University of Groningen, The Netherlands

2023

Guest lecture “Accessible by design”

NHL Stenden, The Netherlands

Education

2019 — 2021

MSc Human-Machine Communication

University of Groningen, The Netherlands

2014 — 2019

BSc Creative Technology

University of Twente, The Netherlands

Fun stuff

August 11, 2025

A subtle yet beautiful dark mode toggle animation I enjoyed making for my previous portfolio.

Job opportunity? Want me to write about a topic? Something interesting to share? Just let me know.

Hey, I’m Max.

Born in the Netherlands, on a working holiday visa in New Zealand.

About me

Summary

I’m interested

Focused on solving complex user problems through methodical research and user-centered design. Known for direct communication and transforming requirements into elegant solutions that deliver measurable impact.

I grew up in Assen, tinkering with computers, which led me to study Creative Technology and later earn a Master's in Human-Machine Communication. My professional journey began at Label305, deepened at Embrace – The Human Cloud, and now includes teaching design workshops at universities across the Netherlands. When I'm not designing, you'll find me creating videos, riding motorcycles, or exploring music.

Work

2021 — Now

Senior Product Designer

Embrace - The Human Cloud, The Netherlands

2015 — 2020

UX Designer

Label305, The Netherlands

2009 — Now

Freelance Designer

Design Studio Max, Remote

Speaking

2023 — Now

Workshop facilitation “Design Sprint”

University of Groningen, The Netherlands

2023

Guest lecture “Accessible by design”

NHL Stenden, The Netherlands

Education

2019 — 2021

MSc Human-Machine Communication

University of Groningen, The Netherlands

2014 — 2019

BSc Creative Technology

University of Twente, The Netherlands

Fun stuff

August 11, 2025

A subtle yet beautiful dark mode toggle animation I enjoyed making for my previous portfolio.

Job opportunity? Want me to write about a topic? Something interesting to share? Just let me know.