As a designer, film is my way of communicating. It is particularly effective in the final phase of a design process, where the product or idea can be presented to users or stakeholders. It is necessary to convey the process and ideas that have been developed over time briefly and convincingly Recently, I have been researching how designers can use film as a reflective and communication tool during more stages of a creative design process. Furthermore, I am a person who gets energy from helping other people. This personality translates itself in both my film and design career, as I try to evoke certain emotions that trigger a spark in someone, inspiring them to view (new) subjects in a new way.
I am someone with high emotional intelligence, which means I want to resonate with my users openly to understand what they want to receive. I believe that designers need to be able to empathize completely with their target users to create something that will truly resonate with them. That is why I either continuously involve my target users in the design process or use a first-person perspective approach. To do so, passion forms the foundation of my work, guiding my design process as I choose subjects that deeply resonate with me. This allows me to build on my existing knowledge and to be motivated to learn more about the topics. I am convinced that enthusiasm and passion are essential ingredients for creating a project that one can be proud of, and that this is especially true in the field of design. I hope that my positive attitude challenges the people I work with to discover untrodden paths together.
In addition, my entrepreneurship within the design is reflected in my perseverance in realizing my ideas and not being afraid to take risks or do things differently than ‘normal’. I will always remain critical and continue to work on my ability to reflect and learn from my mistakes. In addition, I found out the value of continuously speaking my ideas out loud to hear different perspectives on my topic.