I’m a curious person interested in people’s motivations, drivers, and how I could help them accomplish their goals by designing user-friendly digital products. Currently I’m more concerned about the environment and want to contribute to a better future for every living thing on this planet.

Marijke Dekker

I’m a curious person interested in people’s motivations, drivers, and how I could help them accomplish their goals by designing user-friendly digital products. Currently I’m more concerned about the environment and want to contribute to a better future for every living thing on this planet.

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I’m a curious person interested in people’s motivations, drivers, and how I could help them accomplish their goals by designing user-friendly digital products.

Currently I’m more concerned about the environment and want to contribute to a better future for every living thing on this planet.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance UX Researcher/Designer
October 1, 2022 - October 28, 2025
Freelance UX research and design for diverse clients, focusing on sustainable, human-centered digital products.
Co-Founder & UX Designer at Studio Doppelgänger
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Responsible for sharing knowledge, developing the digital identity, website and content of Squarewise.
Lead UX Researcher at Hogeschool van Amsterdam
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Led UX research and strategy initiatives across education and multimedia design.
UX Designer / Researcher at Valsplat
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Sustainability, psychology and design; user research and UX design across multiple organizations with a focus on user journeys and product development.
UX Designer / Researcher at Valsplat
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Advising and supporting multiple organizations with User Research and User-Centered Design.
Co-Founder & UX Designer at Squarewise
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Responsible for sharing knowledge, developing the digital identity, website and content of Squarewise.
UX Researcher / Designer at Impact Maker - Sustainable Innovation
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Responsible for standardizing and professionalizing the UX research proposition of Studio Doppelgaenger.
UX Designer / Researcher at Sustainability Psychology Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Worked on user research, UX/UI design, customer journeys, wireframing, prototyping and product development for sustainability-focused initiatives.
UX Researcher / Designer at Valsplat
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Advised and supported multiple organizations with user research and user-centered design.
UX Researcher / Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2022 - October 28, 2025
Freelance UX Researcher / Designer delivering user research, UX design and related services.
UX Researcher at Impact Maker Sustainable Innovation
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Responsible for standardizing and professionalizing the UX research proposition of Studio Doppelgänger.
UX Designer / Researcher at Studio Doppelgänger
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Sustainability psychology design; UX / UI design; user research; customer journeys; wireframing; prototyping; product development.
Freelance UX Researcher / Designer at Self-Employed
October 1, 2022 - October 28, 2025
Freelance UX Researcher / Designer focusing on sustainable digital products and design strategies.

Education

Bachelor at Hogeschool van Amsterdam
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
UX Design & User Research Training at Valsplat
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor's degree at Hogeschool van Amsterdam
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Permaculture Design Course
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Soil Food Web Design
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Permaculture Design Course
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Soil Food Web Design
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Permaculture Design Course
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Soil Food Web Design
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Permaculture Design Course
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Soil Food Web Design Thinking
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

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