Community

We make the Digital Society School

The Digital Society School is made by many of us. Students, researchers, relations in business and government and university staff form an ever growing network of kindred spirits. However, below are the people that work on making DSS a success on a day to day basis. Do you have a question? One of these people is sure to answer it.

Abdelrahman Hassan
Digital Society School
Egypt
Abdelrahman Hassan

transformation designer

Digital Society School Egypt

Abdelrahman lives on the intersection between software, critical theory, data, and poetry. His interests include memetics, internet geographies, technical utopias/dystopias and depictions of e-governance. His overarching goal is to bridge critical theory with digital practice and to limit accessibility gaps and hurdles to open access to knowledge.

Project: Data Driven Healthcare
ajm1design
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
United States
ajm1design

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences United States

No bio

Alec Stewart
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
United States
Alec Stewart

learner

The Hague University of Applied Sciences United States

No bio

Project: Intention Mirror
Andy Docket
University of the Arts
United Kingdom
Andy Docket

learner

University of the Arts United Kingdom

No bio

Project: Climate Change Solutions
Angelo Moestadja
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Angelo Moestadja

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Smart Grow Kit
Angelo Croes
Señor Social
Netherlands
Angelo Croes

learner

Señor Social Netherlands

Online Activator @ Señor Social

Portfolio
Anisha Sivakumaran
Maastricht Academy of Media Design and Technology
Netherlands
Anisha Sivakumaran

learner

Maastricht Academy of Media Design and Technology Netherlands

No bio

Project: Smart Grow Kit
Anneke van Woerden
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Anneke van Woerden

impact producer

Digital Society School Netherlands

I work on tools, events and content that bring in sustainability and social impact. I coordinate the Global Goals Jam and develop the Global Goals Box. From time to time, I try to spark up our learner teams with some energisers when needed and team culture tools.

Anushree Jain
National Institute of Design
India
Anushree Jain

learner

National Institute of Design India

No bio

Project: Intention Mirror
Assia Kraan
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Assia Kraan

track owner

Digital Society School Netherlands

A sustainable human centred digital society is what I am passionate about as opposed to a technology and profit driven society. I am responsible for connecting consortiums of stakeholders around the trend 'Digital to Physical'.

Namrata Babu
Kishinchand Chellaram College
India
Namrata Babu

learner

Kishinchand Chellaram College India

No bio

Project: Climate Change Solutions
Barbara Boeters
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Barbara Boeters

learner

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

No bio

Project: The Ceed: a tool to aid the frontrunners in the green energy transition
Bauke Bakker
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Bauke Bakker

impact producer

Digital Society School Netherlands

My name is Bauke, alumni of the MediaLAB Amsterdam, which is now the Digital Society School. I'm energetic as a bouncy ball, enthousiastic like a golden retriever working like a miner. I want to make beautiful content in the field I have strong affection with, technology, society, design and culture!

Burak Inan
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Burak Inan

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Hi, Burak here. As a coding wizard, I use my magical powers to create awesome mobile apps, mesmerizing websites and all sorts of useful programs!

Portfolio Project: Aim for the Experience
Carlo De Gaetano
Digital Society School
Italy
Carlo De Gaetano

transformation designer

Digital Society School Italy

I am an information designer and photographer, interested in visual content analysis, images as data and the mapping of social issues. I research ways to re-purpose existing visual formats by experimenting with both digital and non-digital tools.

Project: Climate Change Solutions
Casper Piket
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Casper Piket

impact producer & ux designer

Digital Society School Netherlands

No bio

Portfolio
Christine Yan

Netherlands
Christine Yan

learner

Netherlands

Up until now I have mainly focused on the theoretical side of Media. Therefore I’m excited to be working together with people from different fields of expertise, who can offer me new perspectives. I want to learn more about practical skills and gain a better understanding on programming and design.

Project: Aim for the Experience
Crystal Shan
University of Michigan School of Information
China
Crystal Shan

learner

University of Michigan School of Information China

No bio

Project: Data Driven Healthcare
dadadashanshan
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
China
dadadashanshan

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences China

No bio

Dan Xu
Digital Society School
China
Dan Xu

transformation designer

Digital Society School China

As our society is going through the rapid digitalization now, my research interest lies in how to preserve or even transcend the seemingly lost physicality, can we make our environment smarter without making ourselves stupider?

Project: Smarter Campus
Diego
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Spain
Diego

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Spain

No bio

Dikshant Agarwal
IIT Bombay
India
Dikshant Agarwal

learner

IIT Bombay India

No bio

Project: Innovation Arena
Emma Beauxis-Aussalet
Digital Society School
France
Emma Beauxis-Aussalet

senior track associate

Digital Society School France

My background includes design, engineering and research. Combining these can support great societal developments and I'm delighted to develop their synergy at DSS. I love gaining and sharing knowledge, having crazy ideas and exploring hidden corners. My PhD topic is classification uncertainty, where many hidden corners need more attention.

Eva van Haren
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Eva van Haren

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

My name is Eva, I'm 20 years old and I'm from the Netherlands. I am currently doing my bachelor's in Game Development and I am in my second year. Besides that, I'm really interested in sociology and philosophy and using these perspectives to look at innovative technologies. Also, I like cats and video games!

Evelien Christiaanse
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Evelien Christiaanse

transformation designer

Digital Society School Netherlands

I am a geographer turned media researcher passionate about researching the relationship between people and technology. My goal is to learn how to translate theory to practice together with a multidisciplinary team.

Project: Innovation ArenaProject: Aim for the Experience
Felipe Escobar Vega
Digital Society School
Colombia
Felipe Escobar Vega

instrument designer

Digital Society School Colombia

I aim to understand the needs of people and help designing instruments to have impact on society. I believe that putting people's needs as a basis and seeing how technology can help cater to those needs is the best way to build an inclusive and ethical digital society.

Portfolio Project: The Ceed: a tool to aid the frontrunners in the green energy transition
Floris van der Werk
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Floris van der Werk

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Smarter Campus
Gijs Gootjes
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Gijs Gootjes

head of strategy & organisation

Digital Society School Netherlands

It’s my role to bring together societal challenges, expertise from organizations and thoroughness of science. Building a learning community, where change takes shape. A community with focus, speed and optimism, to have impact on business and society.

Gijs Huisman
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Gijs Huisman

senior track associate

Digital Society School Netherlands

I have a broad interest in people-technology relations, but particularly in technology’s role in social interactions. I have a PhD on Social Touch Technology and love to translate theoretical knowledge into practice and philosophize about the implications. I am also co-founder of startup House of Haptics where I work on haptic technology to connect people.

Ginger Ultee
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Ginger Ultee

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Intention Mirror
Gusnino
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Gusnino

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Ilaria Zonda
Digital Society School
Italy
Ilaria Zonda

transformation designer

Digital Society School Italy

I love to combine user-centered design skills and my creativity in everything I do. I find very stimulating to mix different disciplines and cultures for a greater impact.

Project: Smart Grow Kit
Jacintha Scheerder
We the Future
Netherlands
Jacintha Scheerder

digital society ambassador

We the Future Netherlands

Mesmerized by the future Jacintha is (re)searching what tomorrow will bring. She's a phrenetic future-thinker and -dreamer, fond of using different scientific foresight methods to bring the unthinkable and 'unknowns' a bit closer.

Jake Henderson
Digital Society School
United States
Jake Henderson

instrument developer

Digital Society School United States

A multifaceted developer, analyst, and tech enthusiast, Jake specializes in Python and web development. His particular interests include cybersecurity, data mining, and business intelligence. He doesn’t usually talk in third person, and enjoys making applications that are bug-free and idiot-proof. Also, Jake loves a long bike ride, debating American politics, and globetrotting.

Portfolio Project: The Ceed: a tool to aid the frontrunners in the green energy transition
Jessica
Miss
Italy
Jessica

learner

Miss Italy

No bio

Joel Ruhe
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Joel Ruhe

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Smart Grow Kit
johnbaaij
University of Applied Sciences Hogeschool Leiden
Netherlands
johnbaaij

learner

University of Applied Sciences Hogeschool Leiden Netherlands

No bio

Joost Plattel

Netherlands
Joost Plattel

digital society ambassador

Netherlands

I’m Joost Plattel, a data-strategist. I help organizations and individuals develop and build strategies for data-related questions and opportunities. I create experimental models, data visualizations, APIs and dashboards to solve these questions or explore the opportunities. The question I try to answer is: How do we use all the data generated every second? How do we turn it into information, to knowledge and finally wisdom? I’m often asked to give lectures and talks about data, experiments, ethics and difficult or weird questions to make people think.

Portfolio
Jorik Elferink
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Jorik Elferink

dxc mooc design

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Jurriën Wind
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Jurriën Wind

operations manager

Digital Society School Netherlands

As operations managers it is my responsibility that things run smoothly. I aim to organize and develop operational processes that are both flexible and sustainable in order to support the DSS-community in achieving their goals.

Kazumitsu Yoshida
Neuromagic Amsterdam
Netherlands
Kazumitsu Yoshida

dxc ambassador japan

Neuromagic Amsterdam Netherlands

Working as a creative director with 20 years experience at Ad creative, I am connecting Europe and Japan. I work for companies, universities, NPOs and public sectors with my creative skills, challenge sprit and lots of love.

Krassimira Rozendal
Soft Academy
Bulgaria
Krassimira Rozendal

learner

Soft Academy Bulgaria

No bio

Project: Innovation Arena
Lama
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Lama

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

I'm a designer, an artist at heart and a writer; a firm believer in honest and purposeful creations and a documentation fanatic. I am a very active person who is easily adaptable to new contexts. I'm mostly interested in the dynamics of cities, experimenting with new ways of self expression and paper.

Portfolio
laura condini turqueto
DSS
Brazil
laura condini turqueto

learner

DSS Brazil

I am Brazilian and a very positive person. I love exploring nature and I'm fascinated by the opportunity to understand life from different perspectives. I deeply believe in the power of creativity and design as a key success factor. My life motto is to bridge the gap between the environmental and the innovation field, helping institutions to shift their mindset and inspiring them towards a circular economy, developing services and products that generate real impact and value in people's lives.

Linda Sophie Nisslbeck
University of Applied Sciences Würzburg
Germany
Linda Sophie Nisslbeck

learner

University of Applied Sciences Würzburg Germany

No bio

Portfolio
loredanaboghea
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Romania
loredanaboghea

learner

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Romania

No bio

Maitrayee Sohni
Rochester Institute of Technology
India
Maitrayee Sohni

learner

Rochester Institute of Technology India

No bio

Project: Smart Grow Kit
Immanuel von Detten
Stuttgart Media University
Germany
Immanuel von Detten

learner

Stuttgart Media University Germany

No bio

Project: Data Driven Healthcare
Marco van Hout
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Marco van Hout

head of programmes & impact

Digital Society School Netherlands

I make sure that all DSS programmes result in engaging, meaningful and impactful (lifelong) learning experiences, for students and professionals. I integrate the Sustainable Development Goals, design methodology and the latest technology in our work.

Portfolio
Margreet Riphagen
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Margreet Riphagen

track program coordinator

Digital Society School Netherlands

Within this program I prep post-master trainees to locally have impact on global issues. Facilitating them with the right sources, tools, methods and environment. In the Data Driven Transformation track, I want to empower people to be at their best in this increasingly growing data driven society.

Mari Pinheiro
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Mari Pinheiro

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Martijn van der Meer

Netherlands
Martijn van der Meer

learner

Netherlands

No bio

Project: The Ceed: a tool to aid the frontrunners in the green energy transition
Max Groen
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Max Groen

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Smarter Campus
Merel van der Woude
Butterfly Works
Netherlands
Merel van der Woude

digital society ambassador

Butterfly Works Netherlands

Merel is the creative director of social design studio, Butterfly Works. She leads co-creation processes all over the world to ensure end users are involved in the design of new and innovative education and communication solutions within international development.

Portfolio
Merijn Kleinreesink
Hyperisland
Netherlands
Merijn Kleinreesink

learner

Hyperisland Netherlands

No bio

Project: Data Driven Healthcare
Mick Jongeling
Digital Society School,
Netherlands
Mick Jongeling

transformation designer

Digital Society School, Netherlands

I am an avid researcher of the Internet and its tangible effects on society. I work on understanding behaviour, technology and new media, all from a design perspective.

Project: Intention Mirror
Mokhtar Hussein
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Egypt
Mokhtar Hussein

learner

Budapest University of Technology and Economics Egypt

No bio

Project: Climate Change Solutions
Martin van der Wolf
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Martin van der Wolf

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Game Development Student interested in bringing people together through the use of technology!

Neel Koradia
National Institute Of Design
India
Neel Koradia

learner

National Institute Of Design India

No bio

Nick Verouden
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Nick Verouden

coordinator design across cultures

Digital Society School Netherlands

My background is in cultural anthropology, and I have a PhD on conversations among stakeholders in complex international collaborations, paying particular attention to the significance of issues that are not discussed.

Nour Sadat
German University in Cairo
Egypt
Nour Sadat

learner

German University in Cairo Egypt

A graphic design graduate with a passion for all things visual. I'm interested in storytelling through design and creating experiences while exploring different media. I have no preferred platform regarding digital or physical as long as it is the more meaningful one for the project (or both together!), makes the user feel something and triggers change. I believe in small actions and changing individuals rather than changing the world. I love users, love design, love photography, cheese, the mountains, and the sun.

Portfolio Project: The Ceed: a tool to aid the frontrunners in the green energy transition
Nozomi Oka
Kyushu University
Japan
Nozomi Oka

learner

Kyushu University Japan

No bio

Project: Innovation Arena
olabonati
1992
Netherlands
olabonati

learner

1992 Netherlands

I am passionate about new media their application in creating digital environment more accessible to a wider audience. Currently working with my team on reimagining the future of policing,

Paul den Hertog

Netherlands
Paul den Hertog

innovation consultant

Netherlands

No bio

Pavel van Deutekom
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Pavel van Deutekom

impact producer

Digital Society School Netherlands

I am responsible for the recruitment and onboarding processes of all learners. Besides that I am the Digital Society School fixer. Give me a thousand different tasks, stakeholders and seemingly impossible challenges and I’m in my element.

Prachi Lai
RMIT
Australia
Prachi Lai

learner

RMIT Australia

No bio

Project: Smarter Campus
Rizal Santoso

Netherlands
Rizal Santoso

learner

Netherlands

No bio

Project: Aim for the Experience
Robert Overweg
Triple
Netherlands
Robert Overweg

digital society ambassador

Triple Netherlands

Robert uses design and technology to improve companies and to make people’s lives better. In his life and profession he has several roles. Design + Strategy: Vodafone, Liberty Global Keynote speaker: SXSW, MIT, Next Artist: Centre Pompidou, Media Biennial Seoul Writer: The Next Web Let’s change something together

Portfolio
Roxane De Jong
Design Academy Eindhoven
Netherlands
Roxane De Jong

learner

Design Academy Eindhoven Netherlands

No bio

Project: Intention Mirror
Sam
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Sam

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Sander Veenhof
SNDRV
Netherlands
Sander Veenhof

digital society ambassador

SNDRV Netherlands

With a background in ICT and the arts, I’m a cross-over person. As a hands-on researcher I’m creating semi-fictional and semi-functional speculative projects to explore unforeseen possibilities, dilemma’s and future problems, for which I pre-emptively try to find solutions.

Portfolio
Sascha Vonk
Amsterdam University College
Netherlands
Sascha Vonk

learner

Amsterdam University College Netherlands

No bio

Seiya Nishida
Kyushu University
Japan
Seiya Nishida

learner

Kyushu University Japan

No bio

Project: Innovation Arena
Sila
-
Netherlands
Sila

learner

- Netherlands

I am a social psychologist and researcher. I have a great passion for human behavior. Although my main research interests are human mating and how sexual strategies affect our decision making and belief systems, I always paid special attention to bridging my academic knowledge with current societal problems. Now, I am hoping to pursue a career to solve the societal problems, create awareness, and basically use my social psychology background for building a more resilient society. Aside from my ambitions, I like to dance, travel, and learn about different cultures.

Dylan Piera
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Dylan Piera

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Steven Limandjaja
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Indonesia
Steven Limandjaja

learner

Saxion University of Applied Sciences Indonesia

A designer x film maker with keen interest for technology. Pushing the boundaries of art and design one bit at a time.

Portfolio
Tamara Pinos C.
Digital Society School
Ecuador
Tamara Pinos C.

instruments developer/phd student

Digital Society School Ecuador

As Instruments Developer I translate ideas into working tools for our community! Under the Digital to Physical Track I will be researching about the use of Smart Toys to motivate children to exercise.

Tayo
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Nigeria
Tayo

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Nigeria

Tayo Fagbohun track records show without any equivocation that he is a force to be reckoned with in the African Innovation space. Tayo Fagbohun's philosophy is that development should not be the sole responsibility of the government but young people must arise to deliver the future through innovation and creativity. Tayo has represented several global technology brands while on campus due to his passion for global technology brands. He was an advocate for technology as a Google Student Ambassador, Intel Student Influencer, Microsoft student partner and a Mozilla representative by Firefox. This gave him an opportunity to globe-trot different countries while studying at the University. He is well positioned to be a leader in the emerging fourth industrial revolution through his wealth of experiences with different global technology brands. Tayo is currently a Transformation Designer at the Digital Society School, Amsterdam University of Applied Science working on using digital technology to accelerate the SDGs progress.

shanshan
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
China
shanshan

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences China

I am from China, my major is industrial design in bachelor degree and design strategy in master degree. I am learning my master degree in Japan. I like drawing and swimming.

valentinavt
Academy Minerva
Bulgaria
valentinavt

learner

Academy Minerva Bulgaria

No bio

Wai Feersma Hoekstra
Digital Society School
Singapore
Wai Feersma Hoekstra

partnerships manager

Digital Society School Singapore

My role at the Digital Society School is to cultivate meaningful partnerships with public and private organisations. I believe in the power of collaboration to form a valuable learning community where positive impact and value can be created for both organisations and society. Are we two peas in a pod? Let’s connect!

Wouter Meys
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Wouter Meys

track owner

Digital Society School Netherlands

I am passionate about putting data to work for society. By combining Research, Industry and Society I develop, Tools, Methods and Knowledge by using applied science. My goal is to develop and set up innovative projects that have an impact in society.

Yuna Song
YS Creative
South Korea
Yuna Song

digital society ambassador

YS Creative South Korea

I love to design immersive and aesthetic physical experience in a space. Through my relationship with DSS, I’d love to contribute to the society with designing from digital to physical creation.

Portfolio
Zlatina Tsvetkova
Digital Society School
Bulgaria
Zlatina Tsvetkova

learning experience designer

Digital Society School Bulgaria

At DSS I design participatory experiential learning programs that facilitate diversity, impact, learning and practice. I am building our learning community where co-creation, growth and experimentation happen on the edge of learners’ abilities and land deeply in their mindsets and behaviour.

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