Portfolio Projects

Hi I am Melissa. I’m a strategic designer and social innovator who loves bringing people together around ideas that matter — especially health and wellbeing.
Through co-creation and experiment-driven design, I craft sustainable solutions with strong values, connecting people, organisations, and nature for a brighter, better tomorrow.

Healthcare (Public)

Service design and exploratory research for integrating patient lifestyle processes into hospital care

Mentalhealth (Public)

Co-founder, creator, and integrator of Hii, a mental health organisation

Training

Leading a masterclass on experiment design for veterans at Design Thinkers Amsterdam

Journalism (NGO & Public)

Conducted research and developed digital prototypes on inclusive writing with journalists for the Dutch NGO De Echte Gendercritici.

Student Education (Public)

Training students at TU Delft in creative facilitation in a one-day program

Ethical Technology Innovation Master Thesis (Public & Commercial)

From law development to product experience: researching ethical technology tensions in building the EU Digital Identity Wallet.

Innovation of diverse sectors like healthcare, insurance, sustainability

Innovation Hackathon Facilitation

Bio-economy (Public)

Co-creating the future of the bioeconomy in Brandenburg, Germany, through online community engagement during COVID

This portfolio presents a selection of my work as a designer and social innovator, showcasing key projects and offering insights into my process.