Daan Brinkhuis
About Daan Brinkhuis
Daan Brinkhuis is a Product Designer at OGD ict-diensten, with a background in game design and development.
Current Role at OGD ict-diensten
Daan Brinkhuis currently serves as a Product Designer at OGD ict-diensten, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Delft, South Holland, Netherlands, he is responsible for setting product priorities and roadmaps for stakeholders. His role involves ensuring that the product aligns with business goals while addressing client requirements effectively.
Previous Experience at OGD ict-diensten
Before becoming a Product Designer, Daan Brinkhuis worked as a Frontend Developer at OGD ict-diensten from 2018 to 2020. During his time in this role, he transitioned from engineering to design and contributed to the development of internal solutions tailored for client use-cases. His work included implementing a new developer handoff process that improved engineer focus and job satisfaction.
Game Design Experience
Daan Brinkhuis has extensive experience in game design, having worked as a Game Designer at Gamious in 2018 for five months in Haarlem, North Holland Province, Netherlands. Prior to this, he held a similar position at Sherlocked in Amsterdam, where he worked for six months in 2016. His background in game design has equipped him with a unique perspective on user experience and interactive design.
Educational Background
Daan Brinkhuis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Game Design & Development from HKU (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht), where he studied from 2013 to 2017. Prior to this, he achieved an MBO4 in Game Art from Mediacollege Amsterdam, studying from 2010 to 2013. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in both game design and game artistry.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Throughout his career, Daan Brinkhuis has played a crucial role in enhancing client partnerships and improving team dynamics. He has been instrumental in opening new business opportunities by refining the analysis of client requirements and significantly improving client employee satisfaction through enhanced UX work.