I'm Harold Houdijk, a motion designer and founder of Asteroids, based in Rotterdam. Since 2002 I've worked as a freelance designer, delivering visuals for brands, events and digital experiences, collaborating with acts like Tiësto and Marco V, and earning the Golden Gnome for Best VJ in 2003. In addition to client work, I explore the interplay between form, color, movement and emotion through autonomous work, guided by intuition and experimentation. From 2017 to 2019 I also taught Audiovisual Design & Transformation Design at the Willem de Kooning Academy.…

Harold Houdijk

I'm Harold Houdijk, a motion designer and founder of Asteroids, based in Rotterdam. Since 2002 I've worked as a freelance designer, delivering visuals for brands, events and digital experiences, collaborating with acts like Tiësto and Marco V, and earning the Golden Gnome for Best VJ in 2003. In addition to client work, I explore the interplay between form, color, movement and emotion through autonomous work, guided by intuition and experimentation. From 2017 to 2019 I also taught Audiovisual Design & Transformation Design at the Willem de Kooning Academy.…

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I’m Harold Houdijk, a motion designer and founder of Asteroids, based in Rotterdam. Since 2002 I’ve worked as a freelance designer, delivering visuals for brands, events and digital experiences, collaborating with acts like Tiësto and Marco V, and earning the Golden Gnome for Best VJ in 2003.

In addition to client work, I explore the interplay between form, color, movement and emotion through autonomous work, guided by intuition and experimentation. From 2017 to 2019 I also taught Audiovisual Design & Transformation Design at the Willem de Kooning Academy.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Motion designer and VJ at VJ’s Nog Harder
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Design, production and live performances of visuals shown at dozens of house parties, events and concerts for artists including Tiësto and Marco V. Won the Golden Gnome for Best VJ in 2003.
Audiovisual Designer / Producer at BRS Premsela Vonk (Edenspiekermann)
December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Worked in the Spatial Design unit as a motion designer and interaction designer for brand identities, websites and exhibitions.
Senior Designer at VBAT Interactive
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Web designer / functional designer and motion designer for brand identities and websites.
Founder / Freelance (Motion) Designer at Asteroids
January 1, 2002 - November 20, 2025
Founded Asteroids and has since worked as a freelance motion designer.
Freelance Art Director at ON
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Art director for ON, the narrow-casting network of Heineken International and KPN.
Lecturer in Audiovisual Design & Transformation Design at Willem de Kooning Academy
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Taught Audiovisual Design & Transformation Design from 2017 to 2019.

Education

VWO at Minkema College, Woerden
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1990
Bachelor of Arts: Audiovisual Design & Videography at Academie van Beeldende Kunsten Rotterdam (Willem de Kooning Academy)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Gouden Kabouter for Best VJ
January 1, 2003 - November 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education
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