Hi I'm Yolandi,

I’m originally from South Africa, where I grew up surrounded by art, textiles, and the quiet kind of problem-solving that happens when you work with your hands. Design became my language early on, first through shape and colour on textiles, later through design systems and user flows. My love for aesthetics is always matched by a need to make things work better, simpler, and with intention.

Currently, I live in the Netherlands and work at the intersection of creativity, technology, and people. With a background in graphic design and a passion for digital thinking, I translate stories into systems, and strategy into visuals. I love bridging worlds. Whether that’s connecting marketing to UX, aligning user needs with brand voice, or turning business goals into human-centred design.

Looking ahead, I’m expanding my focus into how AI tools can support creative work and accelerate the design processes. I’m also drawn to project management and art direction, spaces where I can guide not just the look of a project, but its shape, pace, and purpose. I believe that great design is as much about collaboration and clarity as it is about craft.