Human senses interfaces

Design Center of Excellence: building a scalable design infrastructure

As a brand, having strong design capabilities is crucial to success. Our new guide Scaling design explains the importance of design on brand performance and the benefits of investing in a design infrastructure. Because for brands with complex digital ecosystems, a design system - or even multiple for that matter - won’t be enough to design at scale. Our Chief Creative Officer Michael Vromans offers a breakdown of the guide’s main takeaways in this article.

The power of a strong brand: designing a sleek new WordPress website for AkitaBox

American facility management software company AkitaBox wanted to spruce up their website and improve its user experience (UX). We teamed up and built an eye-catching, user-friendly WordPress website that reflects AkitaBox’s brand identity and shines a spotlight on the people behind the brand. We also created two product videos that showcase the benefits of AkitaBox’s products and are featured on the new website. Find out all about the project in our Global Growth Director Paul Jitta’s article.

Building a one-of-a-kind digital experience for HKliving

Globally renowned interior brand HKLiving asked us to improve brand consistency and create a future-proof website that takes their digital experience to the next level. We refreshed their brand identity and built an inspiring, customer-centric website with an integrated e-commerce store. Combining form with function rather than choosing one over the other, we created an unparalleled online shopping experience for HKliving’s site visitors.

The new-age customer: marketing to gen Z

Known by wacky names like zoomers, iGen, and post-millennials, Gen Z is on track to becoming the largest customer base by 2026. Besides being the first generation to eat tide pods for fun, they’re also the first true digital natives and are already influencing the way brands do business. Winning Gen Z over requires a deep dive into who they are and what makes them tick. In his latest contribution to the Drum Network, our Chief Creative Officer Michael Vromans breaks down these new-age customers.

Prismic: the go-to headless CMS to scale digital experiences

There are plenty of choices when it comes to picking a content management system (CMS). There’s no one-size-fits-all CMS, which can make choosing the right one daunting. To make it a little easier for you, our CTO Bill Marks’s latest article details our go-to headless CMS: Prismic. Find out what makes Prismic a DPDK favorite and whether it might be the right CMS for you.

Up close and personal with Lisette Valk: DPDK’s new Head of HR

Meet Lisette Valk, our new Head of HR. It goes without saying that Lisette is an HR expert - she has over 15 years of experience. By joining us, Lisette has entered a completely new industry and is already making waves within Team DPDK. Our CEO Pim van Helten sat down with her to get to know her better and find out what she has in store for DPDK. Come get to know her!

Human senses, ambient interfaces and the future of digital services

As the digital landscape continues to grow and evolve, our physical and digital worlds are becoming more and more connected. Human senses play a big role in these connections: sight and touch are predominantly how we interact with screens. That being said, we’re selling ourselves short. There are still untapped senses that have the potential to drive unprecedented connectivity. Read on to learn more.

Augmented Humanity: Digital Evolution Is Set To Be a Transformative for Humanity

The information age is coming to an end. We’re now transitioning into the fourth industrial revolution, a time characterized by transformative technologies like robotics, mixed reality, artificial intelligence and human-machine interfaces. With the increased connection between human bodies and digital technology, we look towards the future with a vision of the augmented human. The possibilities are limitless.

Abigail Kwarteng

Human Resources Specialist

Meet Abigail, our new Human Resources Specialist. Having lived and worked in Ghana for most of her life, Abigail comes on board with a background in business, human resources, and change management. Apart from work, Abigail loves music, traveling, and good food. Last but not least, she’s thrilled to join the team!

Ana Beatriz Ramos

Print and Graphic Design intern

Say hi to Beatriz, or Bea for short. Bea is 24 years old and has joined DPDK as a Print and Graphic Design intern. Hailing from Guarda, a small town in Portugal, she came to the Netherlands in search of a new challenge. She has a bachelor’s degree in Art and Design and is currently on track to get a master’s degree in Graphic Design. She has already worked at an agency back home and is looking forward to working in Holland and discovering more about Dutch culture.

Anja Booth

UX/UI Designer and Illustrator

Meet Anja, our new UX/UI Designer and Illustrator. Anja comes from the land where Rafiki held Simba over Pride Rock (Lion King fans know where this is!) Her spirit animal is a mix of a sheep and a border collie. Anja finds inspiration in many things - her favorite quote is something she read on the back of a sweetener packet: “Some people die long before they have lived.” A few things she enjoys are hitting the gym, making fun of the Helvetica font for being basic, and tucking into a tub of ice cream.

Anna Dool

Human Resources Specialist

Meet Anna, our new UX Design intern. Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, she has a background in fashion and design and has worked for a range of international companies.Anna moved to the Netherlands almost four years ago, which is also when she first stepped into the world of UX/UI design. She’s passionate about improving user experiences and loves to design seamless products. Apart from her craft, she enjoys exploring new towns, reading books, watching movies, and walking in nature.

Hajrah Mushtaq

UX Design intern

Hajrah is our new UX Design intern. She was born and raised in Pakistan and has a background in Computer Science and Multimedia Arts. Her career took many turns, from quality assurance to visual design, before she found her way to UX design. Hajrah recently graduated from the Ironhack UX/UI Design Bootcamp. She’s looking forward to embarking on new adventures in the Netherlands with her husband. She loves being in nature, practicing Arabic calligraphy, and abstract painting.