Call me Mat, I’m a Product Designer based in Amsterdam with 14+ years of experience designing digital solutions that balance user needs and business goals.
I thrive in teams that value learning, clear goals, and practical design thinking. I love solving complex problems in collaborative, no-nonsense environments.
Outside work, I'm into cars (especially the Porsche 911s) photography, meeting new people, and cooking for my friends. These keep me creative and grounded.
education
Product Discovery - Adevinta
UX Strategy - Mergo
MBA Branding - UNA
Graphic Design Graduation - UNI-BH
Visual Design - SENAI
speaker
I’ve shared my ideas at events like MADE Amsterdam and DETACH, the first Design Systems Brazil conference, where I spoke about bridging UX and branding.
video
To support new UX designers, I created 'Your UX Buddy’ a Tiktok to share knowledge beyond pushing pixels tutorials’.
featured by adobe
One of my branding projects was showcased in two Adobe galleries as a source of inspiration.
mentor
Since 2021, I’ve mentored designers through Ladies That UX Amsterdam and ADP List, supporting growth and gender diversity in UX.
writer
My articles have been featured by UX Planet, Bootcamp, UX Collective, and curated by UX London in 2024.