youth
not born, but raised in eindhoven. i spent part of my youth in the rustic drenthe, where my love for creativity and making things blossomed early. ironically enough, as a child i always said that i wanted to do 'something with a suit and heels' when i grew up. these days, however, my wardrobe is filled with dusty work clothes - a nice contrast.
background
After much deliberation, I chose a bachelor's degree in international business and a master's degree in strategic management. The path to these choices was anything but straightforward. After high school, I was about to study psychology, while fashion school also beckoned.
eventually i ended up in the world of mergers and acquisitions, and later as a marketing freelancer. but during all that time i still missed that creative spark that had always attracted me.
plukje.design
eventually i gave my creative and enterprising heart the space it deserved. that's how plukje.design came into being, a place where i can live out my passion for making beautiful, cheerful things.
my work is characterized by vibrant colors and soft shapes, aesthetically pleasing without a heavy philosophical undertone. the best? meeting new people and discovering new worlds through making art and introducing others to tufting.
future
looking to the future, i have big ambitions, i want to develop my art further and dream of one day seeing my work hanging in leading art galleries.
I want to reach as many people as possible with my colorful creations.