UX Designer

Jilles Blokker

Jilles Blokker

I'm a designer who works within teams to solve real problems. I bring cross-sector experience, focus on measurable impact, and design products that drive business growth.

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About me

Jilles Blokker, UX Designer

Brief initial presentation of myself and my previous experiences.

Hello I am Jilles Blokker

Based in Hoorn. I've always been drawn to fixing things. Not just making them work, but making them work better. That instinct led me from informatics to human centered design, where I found what I was looking for: the space between technology and people.

What drives me is simple: helping people navigate digital experiences without thinking twice about it. When someone uses something I designed and it just makes sense, that's when I know it worked.

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I believe digital products should work for everyone, without confusion or frustration. That's not idealism, it's just good design. When something is built right, people don't notice the interface. They just get things done.

I work best in collaboration. Good solutions come from listening to users, challenging assumptions with teams, and testing ideas early. I like the process of iteration, where each round brings more clarity and less friction.

Product Design

UX Design

Figma

Framer

Information architecture

User research

Workshops

UX Designer

YouSir

2021 - 2026

UX Designer

YouSir

2021 - 2026

UX Designer

BaseNet

2018 - 2019

UX Designer

BaseNet

2018 - 2019

UX Designer

Denksport

2015 - 2018

UX Designer

Denksport

2015 - 2018

How it works

My design Approach

This is my ideal workflow. But not every project needs all phases. For example, some projects only need research and an audit. Others require mapping out the information architecture. But ideally, for projects that need to be build from scratch or scale ups, I go through each phase to fully optimize the product.

Phase 1

Understanding

Before solving anything, I need to know what the real problem is. This phase is about gathering insights, observing behavior, and understanding motivations. It's where assumptions get challenged and patterns emerge. The goal is clarity: knowing who we're designing for and why it matters.

Workshops/methods

Phase 1

Understanding

Before solving anything, I need to know what the real problem is. This phase is about gathering insights, observing behavior, and understanding motivations. It's where assumptions get challenged and patterns emerge. The goal is clarity: knowing who we're designing for and why it matters.

Project Adswag

Workshops/methods

Phase 1

Understanding

Before solving anything, I need to know what the real problem is. This phase is about gathering insights, observing behavior, and understanding motivations. It's where assumptions get challenged and patterns emerge. The goal is clarity: knowing who we're designing for and why it matters.

Workshops/methods

Phase 2

Structuring

Once I understand the problem, I define how to solve it. This phase connects user needs to business goals and creates a clear plan forward. It's about organizing information, setting priorities, and making smart trade-offs. The result is a roadmap that guides every design decision.

Workshops/methods

Phase 2

Structuring

Once I understand the problem, I define how to solve it. This phase connects user needs to business goals and creates a clear plan forward. It's about organizing information, setting priorities, and making smart trade-offs. The result is a roadmap that guides every design decision.

Project Adswag

Workshops/methods

Phase 2

Structuring

Once I understand the problem, I define how to solve it. This phase connects user needs to business goals and creates a clear plan forward. It's about organizing information, setting priorities, and making smart trade-offs. The result is a roadmap that guides every design decision.

Workshops/methods

Phase 3

Creating

This is where ideas become tangible. I translate strategy into visual solutions that can be experienced and tested. The focus is on structure and flow, not polish. Designs at this stage are meant to be adjusted quickly based on feedback and new insights.

Workshops/methods

Phase 3

Creating

This is where ideas become tangible. I translate strategy into visual solutions that can be experienced and tested. The focus is on structure and flow, not polish. Designs at this stage are meant to be adjusted quickly based on feedback and new insights.

Project Adswag

Workshops/methods

Phase 3

Creating

This is where ideas become tangible. I translate strategy into visual solutions that can be experienced and tested. The focus is on structure and flow, not polish. Designs at this stage are meant to be adjusted quickly based on feedback and new insights.

Workshops/methods

Phase 4

Validating

Good design is proven, not assumed. This phase tests whether solutions actually work for real users. I measure behavior, gather feedback, and refine based on what I learn. The goal is confidence: knowing the solution solves the right problem in the right way.

Workshops/methods

Phase 4

Validating

Good design is proven, not assumed. This phase tests whether solutions actually work for real users. I measure behavior, gather feedback, and refine based on what I learn. The goal is confidence: knowing the solution solves the right problem in the right way.

Project Adswag

Workshops/methods

Phase 4

Validating

Good design is proven, not assumed. This phase tests whether solutions actually work for real users. I measure behavior, gather feedback, and refine based on what I learn. The goal is confidence: knowing the solution solves the right problem in the right way.

Workshops/methods

Connect with me

Feel free to reach out

Find me on LinkedIn

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My Strengths as a Designer

Jilles as a UX Designer

Multi-Industry UX Specialist

Experience spanning, SaaS, and consumer apps. This diverse background means bringing proven patterns and fresh perspectives to new challenges

Big Picture Thinker

Strong at stepping back to see how everything connects: user needs, business goals, technical constraints. This overview helps prioritize what actually matters

Multi-Industry UX Specialist

Experience spanning, SaaS, and consumer apps. This diverse background means bringing proven patterns and fresh perspectives to new challenges

Big Picture Thinker

Strong at stepping back to see how everything connects: user needs, business goals, technical constraints. This overview helps prioritize what actually matters

User-Centered & Data-Driven

Designs grounded in real user research, testing, and iteration ensure solutions actually work for the people using them, not just in theory

Tool-Agnostic Designer

Tools don't dictate the process. Comfortable switching between Figma, Framer, Adobe Suite, or Sketch based on what the project needs

User-Centered & Data-Driven

Designs grounded in real user research, testing, and iteration ensure solutions actually work for the people using them, not just in theory

Tool-Agnostic Designer

Tools don't dictate the process. Comfortable switching between Figma, Framer, Adobe Suite, or Sketch based on what the project needs

Process-Driven Collaborator

Clear frameworks and structured methods keep teams aligned. Regular check-ins and transparent communication ensure everyone moves toward shared goals

Systems Builder

Experience working with design systems that scale across teams and products. To create consistency for design, development and marketing

Process-Driven Collaborator

Clear frameworks and structured methods keep teams aligned. Regular check-ins and transparent communication ensure everyone moves toward shared goals

Systems Builder

Experience working with design systems that scale across teams and products. To create consistency for design, development and marketing

Adaptable When It Matters

While structure provides the foundation, each project has unique needs. When context demands it, methods flex to fit timelines, constraints, or team dynamics

Cross-Functional Connector

Comfortable navigating both design and business conversations. Translating between developers, stakeholders, and users keeps projects aligned and moving forward

Adaptable When It Matters

While structure provides the foundation, each project has unique needs. When context demands it, methods flex to fit timelines, constraints, or team dynamics

Cross-Functional Connector

Comfortable navigating both design and business conversations. Translating between developers, stakeholders, and users keeps projects aligned and moving forward

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Reach out

Looking to collaborate or discuss a UX challenge? The best way to reach me is through LinkedIn.

Find me on LinkedIn

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Let's Connect

Reach out

Looking to collaborate or discuss a UX challenge? The best way to reach me is through LinkedIn.

Find me on LinkedIn

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Let's Connect

Reach out

Looking to collaborate or discuss a UX challenge? The best way to reach me is through LinkedIn.

Find me on LinkedIn

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