We all started out small; let’s learn from each other

startups and corporates

I’ve been saying it for a while now, the startup community has a lot to offer for corporates, and the other way around. I think entrepreneurs should take responsibility and give back to the (startup) community. I came across this white paper with cases of several corporates that put effort in giving back to startups,

Hierarchy? We are becoming ‘social structured’, so should companies.

I’ve mentioned it before; hierarchy within companies something of the past rather than a sustainable structure for the future. I’ve seen companies struggle with structure when social media made its way into peoples lives, changing the way we connect to one another. Changing the way we can express thoughts, our ideas, our knowledge through these […]

Deep blue sea

Adobe Ideas, my absolute favorite sketch app on iPad, released some new features within the app. the color theme picker was one that was in there at the very beginning but was removed later on.  I am really glad its back, loved that feature. Creating color swatches from pictures or painting works for me. You […]

TNW2013; an interview with the official graphic facilitator

The Next Web, the European WebTech event on innovation, startups and the future of web. I have been sketchnoting at the last 5 or 6 years now, displaying the visuals full screen during breaks and interludes. I love the vibe, I love the visuals on the big screen, its a perfect fit. Here is an […]

The Next Web conference; a visual overview in sketchnotes

The Next Web Conference in Amsterdam, an annual event of world proportions. Tech, innovation, start ups, investors and a lot of networking and beer. This slideshare is a handpicked overview of the presentations that I visually summarized live at the event.

Lessons given at Rockstart

I am a mentor at Rockstart, have been for a while now. I love working with the enthusiastic startup teams. Apart from helping them with visual thinking and strategy, I am mainly a mentor in lean, giving sessions and workshops on Customer development. Here is a video compilation from one of these sessions.

New Year, new design

I’ve put my Tumblr in a new jacket for 2013. It is where I share my personal pictures and thoughts. I took the time to write a personal new years post as well. Wishing you al a courageous 2013.  

Leweb 2012 the internet of things; a visual overview in live! iPadsketches

It was that time of year again and my 4th visit to LeWeb Paris, the biggest tech conference in Europe where people in the scene from all over the world meet and talk, new products and services are introduced and people get ready for a new year in webtech. This year’s overall theme was “the […]

Big City

IPad Sketch, trying out new brushes in the Adobe Idea app. Works great, happy with the changes. Also a chance to try my new Maglus stylus.. sturdier than my Bamboo. Not sure if it will replace it, love the magnetic part.