Sven Lenaerts

Sven Lenaerts has had a diverse range of work experiences in the field of design and consulting. Sven started as a freelance Design Leader and Product Designer at Umber in 2013. In 2016, they joined Designlab as a UX & Portfolio Mentor, assisting students in developing their skills and finding careers in UX design. Sven then became the Head of Design at VDAB in 2020, managing a team focused on digital design and creating services for millions of people. Sven also worked as a UX Lead at iO, where they provided business consulting and implemented customer-centric strategies. Sven held leadership positions as a Lead Product Designer at C2FO and Silicon Valley Bank, and as a UX Lead at Cake. Sven has experience in product management as a Product Manager at Bringme. Additionally, Sven worked as a Management Consultant at Duval Union Consulting, helping organizations adapt to the digital world and become disruptive product builders. In 2022, they joined AlphaMap.com as the Lead Product Designer. Overall, Sven Lenaerts has a strong background in design leadership, mentoring, strategy development, and product management.

Sven Lenaerts has a master's degree in Audiovisual Arts, specializing in Interaction Design, which they earned from KHLim Media Arts and Design Faculty from 2011 to 2013. In 2013, they also pursued studies in Communication and Media Studies at both FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences and Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. Additionally, in November 2013, Sven obtained a certification from Team Treehouse, though the institution is not specified.