Hey there! I'm

Thomas van Veelen

Designer

As a [Designer], I want to [solve problems], so that [people] express [joy].

Hi! I’m Thomas, a designer with a background in interactive applications and games. My experience helps me understand how positive behavioural change can be made through design.

It is my passion to discover what motivates people, so that I can transform their ambitions and dreams into an effective Call-To-Action!

How? I aim to:

The world has plenty of challenges. Being in a position to help solve some of them is an immense privilege. As a designer, this means to discover the real problem and formulate the right solution. This requires a great deal of empathy, attention and creativity. That’s where I come in.

Cases

I love doing projects; it gives me the opportunity to experience the full span of the design cycle. Check out some of my case studies:

Their product, Farming Forward, is a game in which players are asked to make financial and operational decisions in a simulation of their own context.

They developed the ‘Sustainability Games’ app, an assessment tool which tests the user’s awareness, knowledge, skills and values regarding sustainability.

During creative projects, I was working with companies like:

''Thomas is a great designer with the unique ability of translating ideas into designs. He is creative, asks the right questions, and collaborating with him is smooth sailing. He would be a great addition to any project or team looking for a designer!''
"Thomas and I have worked together to turn all the information from my research into 'the development of trust and self-confidence' serious games. He is analytically strong, can see connections and advise on the next steps to come to a serious game.

Sometimes I couldn't follow him, then he went too fast for me. When I reported that, he then explained it calmly and we could continue in the process. Working in a process, using one's creativity and listening to each other to arrive at a prototype is a great collaboration!

He has laid the foundation for the later 3 game forms that we work with. Thank you!"

If I can find some spare time, I'd like to spend it on:

Illustrations, graphic design & 2D animation

3D models & animations (check the ‘Game jams’ section too!)

Creating games in a limited amount of time, (mostly) with strangers!

Custom 3D models turned into physical objects (+ a coat of paint).

Interested? Come say hi!

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