Leon Van Bakel
About Leon Van Bakel
Leon Van Bakel serves as the Lead Product Designer at Diaverum, having previously held roles such as Global Design Lead at tretton37 and Art Director at islOnline. With over 15 years of experience in design, he has worked across various companies in Slovenia, Switzerland, and Sweden.
Current Role at Diaverum
Leon Van Bakel serves as the Lead Product Design at Diaverum. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the design and development of healthcare solutions in Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden. His role involves overseeing product design initiatives and ensuring that user experience aligns with the company's objectives.
Experience at tretton37
Leon Van Bakel previously worked at tretton37 as the Global Design Lead and Art Director from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure in Ljubljana, Slovenia, he was responsible for guiding design strategies and leading creative projects. He continues to work at tretton37 as a Senior UX/UI Designer since 2019, focusing on enhancing user interfaces and experiences.
Professional Background
Leon has a diverse professional background in design. He worked at islOnline as an Art Director from 2011 to 2013 and at CubeSensors as a Designer from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he spent four years at Domenca d.o.o. as a Designer from 2005 to 2009. His experience also includes a five-year role as a UX Designer at MovePeople GmbH from 2014 to 2019 in the Zürich Area, Switzerland.
Educational Background
Leon Van Bakel completed his early education at Osnovna šola Bled. He furthered his studies at SŠTP, where he gained foundational knowledge and skills relevant to his career in design. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in product design and user experience.
Long-term Involvement with Orsa
Since 2009, Leon has been involved with Orsa as a Creator, based in Bled, Slovenia. His long-term commitment to this role highlights his dedication to creative projects and collaboration within the organization.