As a kid I always believed I'd become a baker, because my parents own a bakery. I quickly found out I wanted to do something more creative (and not get up at 5 in the morning). After studying CMD I started working quite early as a digital designer and eventually landed at Present Plus. They were acquired 4 years ago by WeTransfer. I'm still working there today.

I think the time when you feel a bit lost is a great source of inspiration. Without a little struggle and confusion you will create nothing new. When that clears up I always get a big boost.

Here's a little tour through the WeTransfer offices in Amsterdam and NYC 👀

I think my blockers mainly have to do with the fact I work in a fast moving company. I often get stuck when I try to make my work perfect, so it helps when I share rather soon than later. Also because the next month it might go a different way again.

Swimming, reading, eating, going for a coffee with my girlfriend.

1. Anywhere you can cycle in Amsterdam Noord, like Twiske and Monnickendam.

2. Any beer cafe with a selection of at least 50 beers.

3. Flevopark in Amsterdam.

1. @kookslams

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2. @coverjunkie

3. @zach.lieberman

Yes! We’re just finishing up a custom typeface we’ve made with Grilli Type, the next step is applying that everywhere. For example to the visual language of all our products Collect, Paper, Paste and WeTransfer.

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I love Tyler Mitchell's work. He did a talk at our office, and is featured on WePresent. He has developed a distinctive style really early on shot Beyoncé when he was 23 years old.

Don't put a label on yourself. It might be easier to find a job that way, but it can stop you from trying out different things. I think there's magic in the grey area between disciplines and crafts.