Joren D.

Joren D. has a diverse work experience in the field of design and research. Joren currently holds the position of Head of Design & Research at Lighthouse since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Teamleader for four years, starting as a Product Designer and eventually becoming the UX Lead. At Teamleader, Joren coached designers, developers, and product managers in user-centered design methodology, supported product teams as an in-team product designer, and collaborated with the CPO to set the strategic product vision. Joren also has experience as a Guest Lecturer in Game Based Learning at LUCA School of Arts and as a User Experience Designer & Strategy Coach at InnovationWall. Joren has worked with various companies, including Boondoggle and Clockwork Belgium, where they held roles such as Lead Digital Strategy Consultant, Senior User Experience Design Consultant, and Medior User Experience Design Consultant. Joren also has marketing and communication experience, having worked as the Marketing & Communication Manager and Assistant Marketing Manager at Graphine, where they successfully executed marketing plans and represented the company at international conferences.

Joren D. holds a Master's degree in Management, which they obtained from Antwerp Management School in 2013. Prior to that, they completed a Master's degree in the Audiovisual Arts, with a specialization in Communication and Multimedia Design, from LUCA School of Arts in 2012. In 2017, they attended Vlerick Business School for a short-term course on Digital Leadership. Additionally, Joren D. has obtained a UX Certificate from Nielsen Norman Group, although the exact date of certification is not provided.