Evangelist for Design with End-User in Mind. With 10 years of working experience in product/visual design and design systems in enterprise environments, I specialize in sculpting strategies informed by deep design thinking.

What sets me apart? My dedication to crafting intuitive, user-friendly designs. My goal? Intuitive designs that play nice with those tricky administrative processes. And yes, I do have a thing for challenges. It's what pushes me to keep evolving in this ever-changing design arena. As a result, I have collaborated with diverse teams across various sectors, continuously aligning with both business goals and user needs. My mantra? Keep it simple, even when the problem feels like trying to assemble an IKEA cabinet in the dark. I know a slick user experience isn’t just a 'nice-to-have', it's the backbone of great design. Throughout my journey, I've seen the transformative power of design, and how it can reshape businesses, and drive growth. By always keeping the end-user in mind, I ensure that designs not only look good but also enhance functionality and user satisfaction. In the whirlwind of design trends, I keep my learning cap on. I strive to always be at the forefront of industry advancements so that I bring fresh, innovative perspectives.

Mick Kok

Evangelist for Design with End-User in Mind. With 10 years of working experience in product/visual design and design systems in enterprise environments, I specialize in sculpting strategies informed by deep design thinking.

What sets me apart? My dedication to crafting intuitive, user-friendly designs. My goal? Intuitive designs that play nice with those tricky administrative processes. And yes, I do have a thing for challenges. It's what pushes me to keep evolving in this ever-changing design arena. As a result, I have collaborated with diverse teams across various sectors, continuously aligning with both business goals and user needs. My mantra? Keep it simple, even when the problem feels like trying to assemble an IKEA cabinet in the dark. I know a slick user experience isn’t just a 'nice-to-have', it's the backbone of great design. Throughout my journey, I've seen the transformative power of design, and how it can reshape businesses, and drive growth. By always keeping the end-user in mind, I ensure that designs not only look good but also enhance functionality and user satisfaction. In the whirlwind of design trends, I keep my learning cap on. I strive to always be at the forefront of industry advancements so that I bring fresh, innovative perspectives.

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Evangelist for Design with End-User in Mind.

With 10 years of working experience in product/visual design and design systems in enterprise environments, I specialize in sculpting strategies informed by deep design thinking.

What sets me apart? My dedication to crafting intuitive, user-friendly designs. My goal? Intuitive designs that play nice with those tricky administrative processes. And yes, I do have a thing for challenges. It’s what pushes me to keep evolving in this ever-changing design arena. As a result, I have collaborated with diverse teams across various sectors, continuously aligning with both business goals and user needs.

My mantra? Keep it simple, even when the problem feels like trying to assemble an IKEA cabinet in the dark. I know a slick user experience isn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’, it’s the backbone of great design. Throughout my journey, I’ve seen the transformative power of design, and how it can reshape businesses, and drive growth. By always keeping the end-user in mind, I ensure that designs not only look good but also enhance functionality and user satisfaction.

In the whirlwind of design trends, I keep my learning cap on. I strive to always be at the forefront of industry advancements so that I bring fresh, innovative perspectives.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent

Education

UX Certificate + Interaction Design Specialty at Nielsen Norman Group, Los Angeles
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
nngroup.com/ux-certification/verify Certification ID: 1024029
Graphic & Multimedia Designer (Graduated) at Mediacollege Amsterdam
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

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    uniE621 TomTom, Amsterdam, Mar. 2022 - 2024
    Sr. Product Designer - Design System
At TomTom, I've led the evolution of design system components, optimizing enterprise-scale product direction. By improving token structure and introducing Figma variables, I've enriched the product experience. Merging designer and developer documentation, I've ensured a unified source of truth, bolstering collaboration across teams.
    uniE621 Otravo, Amsterdam, Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2022
    Lead Product Designer - Design System During my tenure at Otravo, I managed global brand design and orchestrated a robust design system. Leading a team of designers, I ensured exceptional design solutions based on comprehensive UX research and usability testing. My contributions significantly enhanced productivity and collaboration, emphasizing the value of design in agile sprints.
    uniE621 Otravo, Amsterdam, Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2022
    Lead Product Designer - Design System During my tenure at Otravo, I managed global brand design and orchestrated a robust design system. Leading a team of designers, I ensured exceptional design solutions based on comprehensive UX research and usability testing. My contributions significantly enhanced productivity and collaboration, emphasizing the value of design in agile sprints.
    uniE621 GoPhoto, Amsterdam, Feb. 2016 - Jan. 2017
    Product/Visual Designer (UX/UI) At GoPhoto, I managed design projects both digital and print, and provided solutions for event photography and instant printing systems, showcasing my adaptability in diverse challenges.

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