Joris is a UX-driven front-end developer who brings ideas to life through thoughtful interaction, animation, and code. With a natural instinct for how people experience digital products, he enjoys working at the intersection of design and technology, breaking down silos and helping teams collaborate more effectively. He’s especially adept at using animation in purposeful, user-centred ways — not as decoration, but as a tool to guide, clarify, and elevate the experience.

Originally from the Netherlands, Joris began his career in Amsterdam more than 20 years ago. He moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2010 and has worked across agencies including Random Studio, Gladeye and Touchtech (plus a previous stint at Springload Te Pipītanga). Career highlights include creating award-winning interactive work for National Geographic, immersive digital experiences for Te Papa, and even an official, code-driven music video for the band Placebo.

Joris is drawn to the outdoors and spends as much time as possible in the surf — a big part of what drew him to his current home in New Plymouth. When he’s not building digital experiences or chasing waves, you’ll find him throwing clay in his home studio and with his local pottery community.