The things I'm good at and enjoy doing
Learning and Growth
- Fostering learning-friendly spaces: I enjoy creating environments where people feel comfortable to explore, learn, and grow together.
- Guiding people on their paths: I find it fulfilling to help individuals and teams with goal setting, prioritization, and finding their way in both personal and professional contexts.
- Sharing knowledge and insights: I love to pass along what I’ve learned about social principles, collaboration, and technology to make teamwork smoother and more enjoyable.
Innovation and Collaboration
- Designing open innovation workshops: I enjoy crafting workshops that invite everyone to participate, bringing together a range of perspectives to inspire new ideas.
- Encouraging communal problem-solving: I believe that when we work together to tackle challenges, we find solutions that are richer and more inclusive. I try to foster that spirit in the projects I work on.
- Building connections through shared experiences: I like creating spaces, events, and workshops that bring people together, sparking that feeling of connection that can drive both innovation and personal growth.
Inclusivity and Wellbeing
- Making systems inclusive and accessible: I’m always curious about how to make systems more approachable for everyone, so they’re easy to understand and invite participation.
- Focusing on happiness and sustainable well-being: I believe in making well-being a priority in all the work I do, from everyday projects to bigger-picture goals.
- Supporting ownership and joy through community: I find joy in approaches that let people feel ownership and connection, especially when we’re working on something meaningful together.
Life essentials
- Making and drinking good filter coffee ☕
- Turning an empty van into a campervan 🚌
What others say about me
Joost’s unique coaching style focuses on the learning process rather than just the end result. His approach has greatly improved my reflection skills and confidence in my work.
- Rosa, Student at Industrial Design, University of Technology Eindhoven
- Rosa, Student at Industrial Design, University of Technology Eindhoven
The feedback Joost gave about user testing provided me with new insights on how to do it properly and how to validate a concept effectively.
- Jula, Student at Industrial Design, University of Technology Eindhoven
- Jula, Student at Industrial Design, University of Technology Eindhoven
Joost’s method of asking ‘What have you learned?’ after each step made me realize the importance of the learning process. This shift in mindset has given me more confidence and joy in my work.
– Amna, Student at Industrial Design, University of Technology Eindhoven
– Amna, Student at Industrial Design, University of Technology Eindhoven
Projects I am proud of
The skills and principles above, influenced by my own journey of seeking connection and navigating challenges, have shaped over 100 workshops, training sessions, and coaching engagements. Here are some highlights:
1. Coaching future designers: I’ve had the privilege of mentoring students, focusing on their development as ethical and responsible designers while nurturing their personal growth.
2. Facilitating organizational alignment: I’ve worked with over 100 individuals within the City of Tilburg’s primary school system to find common goals, set priorities, and develop a collaborative plan of action.
3. Guiding political collaboration: I helped more than 50 political representatives across Europe co-create vision documents remotely, shaping Volt Europa’s operations on a European level.
4. Enhancing university community safety: I collaborated with the University of Amsterdam to develop a social safety strategy, helping to create a safer and more inclusive campus for everyone.
5. Who Cares for the Carers project: During Dutch Design Week 2021, I coordinated a live 9-day design sprint with teams of design students, focusing on caregiver well-being alongside healthcare stakeholders.
Project Overview:
“COVID-19 highlighted existing challenges in caregiver well-being, including mental and physical stress. Our project gave caregivers a platform to express their needs to ensure their well-being is met. Through an open-sourced, co-creative design process, we aimed to develop real, effective solutions for this critical issue. The process culminated in a manifesto endorsed by key players in Eindhoven’s care industry, showcasing how collaborative design can tackle pressing challenges.”
6. Improving team collaboration: I’ve worked with various organizations to enhance team dynamics by teaching how to create and facilitate co-creation workshops.
7. Helping individuals find purpose: I’ve supported people in rediscovering their purpose, aligning their actions with their goals, and building motivation for continuous learning and growth.
Organizations I’ve collaborated with
I’ve had the pleasure of working with:
• Educational Institutions: University of Amsterdam, Eindhoven University of Technology, De Ontwikkelacademie
• Government Bodies: Municipality of Tilburg, Municipality of Venlo,
• Design and Innovation Foundations: Dutch Design Foundation, Embassy of Mobility
• Community and Sustainability Groups: Kamp Vuur, SOW Sustainability, Taskforce Korte Keten
• Political Organizations: Volt Europa