I am an ethnographer at heart. Ethnography is the most vulnerable and deeply-human research method. I consistently come away from ethnographic study humbled, grateful and in awe of humanity. I think this mindset is particularly useful when it comes to tech and the digital world, which by comparison can often make us feel small and malleable.
For similar reasons, it is invaluable when it comes to business and commercial entities. In fact, anthropologists and businesses often have similar objectives, yet language and attitude keep them apart. I'd like to change that. I am seeking new applications for my fascination with digital culture, aptitude for ethnography and videography, and professional experiences in marketing and communications.
Projects credited in
- Life Vest | The Second CrossingThe life vest worn by migrants on their way to Europe has become a symbol for their journey to a new life. On the 26th of March, both locals and migrants spent the afternoon on the ferries of Amsterdam inviting the public to wear life vests from Lesvos. The aim was to invite people to interact with the life vests, to engage in conversation about the crisis and give them the opportunity to physically place themselves in the shoes of others, in the form of wearing the vests. It also gave a platfor
Work history
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Marketing & CommunicationsMakers Unite
- Amsterdam, NetherlandsFull Time