Patrick De Jong
About Patrick De Jong
Patrick De Jong serves as the Director of Product Design at Emburse, where he focuses on creating high-quality, human-centered design experiences. With a diverse background in design and leadership, he advocates for design thinking integration across departments to enhance collaboration and innovation.
Work at Emburse
Patrick De Jong serves as the Director of Product Design at Emburse, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on creating a design organization that consistently delivers high-quality, human-centered experiences. He collaborates closely with product and engineering teams to align on strategic goals and execution methods.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to his current role, Patrick worked at Roadmap™ as Lead Designer from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to various design projects. He also held the position of Digital Product Designer at Roadmap™ from 2015 to 2017. His experience includes working as an Interaction Designer at Sound of Data from 2013 to 2015 and as a Senior Designer at Sharewire B.V. for six months in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Patrick De Jong has a diverse educational background. He studied Applied Computer Science at DaVinci College from 1997 to 2001 and later pursued Communication & Multimedia Design at Willem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam from 2002 to 2004. He also completed courses in Organizational Leadership at Case Western Reserve University and Systems Dynamics at Cornell University, focusing on emotional intelligence and systems thinking, respectively.
Background in Entrepreneurship
Patrick was the Owner of Ardesco from 2004 to 2015, where he managed various design projects. He also worked as a (Web)Designer and Project Manager at Uwsupermarkt.nl from 2007 to 2011. His entrepreneurial experience has contributed to his understanding of design within business contexts.
Advocacy and Leadership in Design
Patrick advocates for the integration of design thinking across various departments to foster collaboration and innovation. He aims to inspire and lead a diverse team of designers, focusing on professional growth and impactful work. He believes in the power of clear communication to drive organizational improvement and innovation.