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As a designer I see inspiration in everything. And with that, I want to try everything. So take a look at my creations
Explore my story
Explore my story
Since 2021
My career has taken me through motivated startups, multidisciplinary design agencies, and e-commerce companies. Different worlds, different work but one designer.
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Graphic design, branding, illustration, product design, visual merchandising, and probably whatever comes next. The reason I work across so many disciplines is simple: I find everything interesting and I want to learn everything. That curiosity is the engine behind my work.
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Service
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Product design
Form, function, and the art of designing products for people.
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Graphic design
Strategic visuals designed to communicate and convert.
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Multidisciplinary Design
From Visual merchandising to UX design, or even a interiour design.
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What kind of designer are you?
My journey started in product design, but after graduating I moved into graphic design and later into visual merchandising. Through these shifts, I’ve realized that my strength isn’t tied to one specific discipline, it’s in the way I approach design.
I get energy from turning ideas into something real. Whether it’s building a brand concept or styling a new room, I like working across different types of projects and bringing them to life in a tangible way. For me, design is about the process of taking an idea and translating it into something you can see, use, or experience.
I get energy from turning ideas into something real. Whether it’s building a brand concept or styling a new room, I like working across different types of projects and bringing them to life in a tangible way. For me, design is about the process of taking an idea and translating it into something you can see, use, or experience.
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What inspires your work?
What really drives my work is curiosity. I’m interested in almost everything and always want to understand how things work or how they could be better. I tend to see potential everywhere.
This happens all the time. Whether I walk past a house and immediately imagine a completely new interior, use a product and think “this is smart,” or notice a poster that instantly grabs my attention. Inspiration is everywhere, and combined with my drive to keep learning, it constantly pushes me forward as a designer.
This happens all the time. Whether I walk past a house and immediately imagine a completely new interior, use a product and think “this is smart,” or notice a poster that instantly grabs my attention. Inspiration is everywhere, and combined with my drive to keep learning, it constantly pushes me forward as a designer.
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What do you do outside of design?
Outside of design, I’m a dedicated DIYer. For me, relaxing doesn't mean sitting still. It means getting my hands dirty. Whether it's opening a fresh can of paint or building something new, my weekends are always filled with projects. Together with my partner, I love taking on ambitious challenges that others might find crazy: we’ve fully renovated a 30-year-old caravan, restored a vintage Ford F-250, and even started our own vegetable garden. I’m at my best when I’m making things happen.
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Why did you start The Blue Bird?
I started The Blue Bird to have the freedom to create, experiment, and work on a wide range of projects. It allows me to not limit myself to one type of design, but to follow ideas and see where they can go.
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What makes your approach to design different?
I don’t like to limit myself to one type of design. My strength is in switching between different disciplines and figuring out what a project really needs.I focus on making ideas tangible. Whether that’s a product, a brand, or an experience. For me, it’s always about finding the right way to bring something to life, not just making it look good.