Niels Manders

User Experience Designer in the Netherlands

Hey, I'm Niels. User Experience Designer with 3+ years of experience and a love of creating valuable products and experiences. I research the users needs, help businesses and stakeholders in finding the right direction for their product and design intuitive and accessible products.

I’m passionate about solving tough customer problems by combining thoughtful research, clever technology and beautiful design — and love working with businesses who believe that design can change the world.

Outside of work I enjoy playing sports. At least three times a week you will find me playing badminton competitively, and when the dutch weather allows for it you can find me outside rollerskating.

A full-service offering

Through my education trained to be a generalist in all digital media, but specialized as UX Designer and Researcher through a minor and recent work experience.

User Experience Design

Proficient in crafting intricate user experiences aligned with business needs, data, and user requirements throughout the digital product development lifecycle.

  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Information Architecture
  • Navigation Design
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • User Flow Diagram Mapping
  • Empathy Mapping
  • Inclusive Design
  • Design Thinking
  • Interactive Design

User Experience Research

Skilled in orchestrating and executing user research using various methodologies at any stage of product development, from setup to analysis.

  • AB-testing
  • Collaborative Design
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Content Inventory
  • Crazy 8s
  • Double Diamond
  • How Might We Questions
  • Ideation
  • Interviews
  • Journey Mapping
  • Literature Study
  • Online Analysis
  • Personas
  • Prototyping
  • Sketching
  • Stakeholder Interview
  • System Usability Scale
  • User Flow Diagram Mapping

User Interface Design

Well-versed in fundamental principles, best practices, and adept at working with design systems for applications and websites.

  • Typography
  • Color Theory
  • Layout Design
  • Iconography
  • High-fidelity Mockups
  • Responsive Design
  • Design Systems
  • Microinteractions
  • Animation & Motion Design

Work experience

Since graduating I have had the pleasure of working for a great companies with all their own needs and challenges. This has allowed me to gain experience in different aspects of the professional field like UI & UX Design, but also in conducting UX Research.

Data Fanatics

2024

Small agency specialized in generating high-converting and quality-checked leads mainly for clients in the financial sectors.

  • Designed high-converting landing pages
  • Designed a premium knowledge sharing subscription platform
  • Improved online booking platform for loyal cusotmers

Projects:

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vidaXL

2022 - 2023

Multi-national company selling own branded value products to consumers world-wide via their own e-commerce website or through numerous dropshippers.

  • Spearheaded CRO initiatives for higher conversions
  • Started a research group executing diverse resaerch projects
  • Facilitated design workshops and sprints for product teams
  • Established a research repository for high-quality insights

Projects:

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Michiel Neelen

User Experience Designer

"In the two years I've known Niels, I've had the privilege of witnessing his transformation from a UX intern into an exceptionally skilled UX designer and a highly valued colleague. It's been an impressive journey. Niels is the kind of UX designer who isn't afraid to challenge a project and consistently strives for the best outcomes for our users and the business. He consistently presents creative, well-researched solutions that truly enhance the user experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Niels."

Educational background

Multi-national company selling own branded value products to consumers world-wide via their own e-commerce website or through numerous dropshippers.

Bachelor ICT & Media Design

Fontys University of Applied Science

2017 - 2022

In 2017, I began my academic journey at Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven, Netherlands, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Information and Communication Technology & Media Design, commonly known as ICT & Media Design.

During my time at Fontys, I specialized in digital innovation, working on a variety of projects that included websites, applications, and installations for events like GLOW Eindhoven and the Dutch Design Week. I also had the opportunity to collaborate with students from different disciplines, such as those from Fontys University of Sports and Fontys Design - Art, Communication, and Design, contributing to the development of unique and innovative projects.

Projects:

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Minor Digital Experience Design

Fontys University of Applied Science

Early 2021

As part of his bachelor's degree journey, Niels took up a minor in Digital Experience Design at Fontys University of Applied Science. During this semester-long course, he delved into the overall user experience of different digital products, going beyond just the screens. This broader insight into user and customer experiences is super valuable for Niels as he aims to become an excellent User Experience Designer.

Recent work

Our quick turnaround times are designed to support you through your product building journey. With unlimited revisions and design requests, you'll get our lean process offering at all times.

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Marbslifestyle 2024

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Marbslifestyle.com is the location and inspiration guide with information about everything you might want to know during your stay in Marbella, Spain. From the best restaurants in old town to the most extensive event calendar that Marbella has to offer.

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vidaXL 2023

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vidaXL is an e-commerce platform in over 35 countries across the world, with a focus on the European market. As reflected in their slogan, “live it up for less”, one of the key selling points of vidaXL is offering product for competitive prices. One of the way vidaXL delivers on this promise is by offering auctions in which the user can win new products at an even more affordable price.

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Social Security Bank 2022

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The Social Security Bank (SVB) in the Netherlands had a quest to come up with a new Customer Journey for the registration of a child and to apply for child benefits. This new Customer Journey should be suited to work together with the coming changes and the further digitalisation of these processes. This process is being changed to match the view people have of the government, the so called “one acting government”.

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