About me

About me

About me

Hi, I am Hylke and I live in a small village in the Netherlands. In the 20 years that I have been working in the digital industry, I have seen a lot of changes in the field of technology and innovation. The adoption of digital services in our daily lives in particular has skyrocketed in that time. But on the other hand, not much has changed. Users still have the same needs and challenges and companies still struggle to translate them into relevant and easy-to-use services.


I strongly believe that digital transformations can solve or alleviate many of our society's current problems and challenges. But then we have to ensure that we have everyone on board, and design has an essential responsibility in this. This is why I want to use my experience and knowledge, to ensure that we do not leave anyone out in this technology transition and that companies make the right long- and short-term decisions.

Hi, I am Hylke and I live in a small village in the Netherlands. In the 20 years that I have been working in the digital industry, I have seen a lot of changes in the field of technology and innovation. The adoption of digital services in our daily lives in particular has skyrocketed in that time. But on the other hand, not much has changed. Users still have the same needs and challenges and companies still struggle to translate them into relevant and easy-to-use services.


I strongly believe that digital transformations can solve or alleviate many of our society's current problems and challenges. But then we have to ensure that we have everyone on board, and design has an essential responsibility in this. This is why I want to use my experience and knowledge, to ensure that we do not leave anyone out in this technology transition and that companies make the right long- and short-term decisions.

Hi, I am Hylke and I live in a small village in the Netherlands. In the 20 years that I have been working in the digital industry, I have seen a lot of changes in the field of technology and innovation. The adoption of digital services in our daily lives in particular has skyrocketed in that time. But on the other hand, not much has changed. Users still have the same needs and challenges and companies still struggle to translate them into relevant and easy-to-use services.


I strongly believe that digital transformations can solve or alleviate many of our society's current problems and challenges. But then we have to ensure that we have everyone on board, and design has an essential responsibility in this. This is why I want to use my experience and knowledge, to ensure that we do not leave anyone out in this technology transition and that companies make the right long- and short-term decisions.

Phone

+31 (0)6 226 888 75

Phone

+31 (0)6 226 888 75

Phone

+31 (0)6 226 888 75

What I can do for you

End-to-end product management

Customer journey mapping

UX research and data analyses

Workshop facilitation

Outcome based product strategy

Digital product innovation

Design operations at scale

Product team coaching

Continuous Discovery

Digital product identity design

Experience

Februari 2024 - now

Vattenfall

Lead UX Design

Working on a fossil free future for everyone

Februari 2024 - now

Hike One

Advisory board member - Partner

Januari 2012 – Februari 2024

Hike One

Product Design Director - Partner

When I joined Hike One (UNITiD) in 2012 with the assignment to set up a visual design team, I seized the challenge with all my wits. Since then, we have been able to use all our design knowledge and skills for digital transformations, product improvements and innovations for the most beautiful brands with the most diverse assignments. Over the years, we have also been continuously working to improve our own knowledge and working methods, and along the way we have taken our customers along in the process, helping them mature as well.



Over the past 12 years I have profiled myself as a generalist and could be deployed anywhere. From managing and growing the people in our own team and leading our customer projects, to playing an integral part in the successful adoption and enhancement of our transition to Holacracy. Fostering a culture of autonomy and self-management within the organisation. Additionally, I actively engaged in collaborative partnerships with universities, strategically scouting emerging talent and contributing to curriculum enhancements, thus bridging the gap between academia and industry needs.



In client-facing roles, I served as both product and design leader, leading our teams and stakeholders toward project success, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and exceeding client expectations

2010 – 2012

Philips Design

Global Art Director

Responsible for the digital brand communications  and brand guidelines across all sectors. Coming up with online communication and design concepts for the different Philips businesses. Setting up briefings and project planning in collaboration with the creative consultants and project managers. Art directing and managing freelance teams and external design partner-agencies.

2008 – 2010

Mirabeau

Senior UI Designer

Setting design and concept direction in projects for many large Dutch brands. Art directing, managing and motivating design teams and presenting work to the clients.

2005 – 2008

Clockwork

Senior Communication Designer

Transitioning from a junior web designer to a senior campaign designer, I led a dynamic team of 2 to 5 designers. We successfully executed cross-media campaigns with a strong online focus, earning accolades for our work with ABN AMRO Markets, including a bronze Effie Award.

2004 – 2005

DSB Bank

Web Designer / FE developer

Learning all the basics of HTML, CSS and Flash here. I quickly matured my skills by designing and building websites for the large amount of sub-brands. 

Hylke van Maaren

2024

Hylke van Maaren

2024

Hylke van Maaren

2024