Why Timon chose our Digital Designer program

Timon, why did you choose for the Digital Designer Program?

The extensive training and coaching options. I wanted to delve more deeply into my professional and personal development and when I was applying I figured out you’ll get to do this at TTI, unlike ​‘regular jobs’ or other programs. So far this has proven to be true! I also wanted to build a portfolio quickly by doing projects for large companies.

What characterizes you as a person / Digital Innovator?

I’m always trying to find out why we do something and I often ask myself this in daily life. I think that, as a Digital Designer, this is very beneficial to me. Don’t always think something is just ​‘logical’. This can lead to new insights which might lead to improvements.

There’s a good example of an architect who had to build a path at a school campus. Instead of immediately building the path, he let the students walk on the lawn for a while. Wherever the grass wore away, he later built a path. Those were apparently the most logical shortcuts to take. That’s how I try to look at user experiences, what does the user really want? And why do they want it that way? In practice, these questions aren’t really easy to answer, but I enjoy trying to solve this puzzle.

Timon, you started the Digital Designer Program, how did your first 2 weeks go?

I see the program as a safe place to rehearse for future assignments. I’ve noticed that I forgot about some tools and canvases and by doing this program you get to put them back into practice.

It feels like a very well thought of program and I feel that once I’ve completed it I’m ready to begin with my first assignments. You also get the chance to ask a lot of questions so that you can learn how to improve things.

And now you are here for already 1 year, is the program as what you expected to be?

Reflecting on the past year, TTI has surpassed my expectations. I appreciate the fact that office days feel like a perfect blend of social interaction and hard work to accomplish our client’s needs. This dynamic environment is inspiring and motivating, and also allows for enjoyable moments with colleagues.

When it comes to working for the client I can say that it was a very dynamic experience, there were some shifts in projects and team setups which allowed me to undergo different parts of the UX role. That helped to develop myself in wide variety of skills. Which I would not have had otherwise