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Hi there! I’m Thomas Tolenaar, 19 years old and a User Experience Design student. My passion is designing apps, websites, documents and more. I love turning complex problems into simple, enjoyable user experiences that make people’s lives a bit easier.
Me helping out on the open day
Education
I’m a final-year User Experience Design student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. I also spent a semester studying abroad in Stuttgart. I have a strong focus on visual design and love turning ideas into clear, user-friendly products. Before that, I graduated from VWO in the Netherlands.
Graduating User Experience Design
Planned July 2026
Exchange to Stuttgart (Germany)
October 2024 - February 2025
Starting User Experience Design (UXD)
September 2023
Graduating high school (VWO)
July 2023
Me passing my propaedeutic year
Skills
UX & Research
User interviews
Usability testing
Wireframing and user flows
Turning insights into design decisions
A/B testing
UI & Visual Design
High-fidelity interface design
Design systems and component thinking
Interaction design
Layout, colour and typography
Low- to high-fidelity prototyping
Communication
Presenting ideas clearly
Writing concise documentation
Working within Scrum teams
Collaborating with developers and stakeholders
Development Basics
Understanding of HTML/CSS
Basic Java, JavaScript & Swift
Curious what I’ve done so far?
My projects
Tools I use
Design
Figma
Figma is my go-to design tool, which I use daily for (almost) everything from simple presentations to Hi-Fi prototyping.
Final Cut Pro X
When I need a video, I rely on Final Cut Pro X to create solid content, from a quick TikTok explanation to a 30-minute video.
Canva
I occasionally use Canva for very light design work when quick visual support is needed.
Adobe XD
I've used Adobe XD for designing and prototyping screens in various projects, like the screens for DailySigning.
Procreate
I've used Procreate on my iPad to create graphics, including basic logos and a poster.
There are still plenty of tools I haven’t used but want to discover, including learning how to use the Adobe suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After effects and more).
Personal
I was born in Germany and lived there for almost 13 years. Since December 2018, I’ve lived in the Netherlands. In my free time I love traveling the world and meeting different cultures. Organizing events and meeting friends is also something I enjoy doing.
19 years old
Living in Leiden, the Netherlands
Native Dutch and German, English fluently
I have a Dutch drivers license
Additional Activities & Involvement
Social media for work
Organizing various team-building activities
Buddy for international exchange students
Organizing/participating in open days
Debate club
Technology committee
Much more
Best regards, Thomas Tolenaar
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Constantly learning, iterating, and designing.
Made in the Netherlands, 2026
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About me
Hi there! I’m Thomas Tolenaar, 19 years old and a User Experience Design student. My passion is designing apps, websites, documents and more. I love turning complex problems into simple, enjoyable user experiences that make people’s lives a bit easier.
Me helping out on the open day
Education
I’m a final-year User Experience Design student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. I also spent a semester studying abroad in Stuttgart. I have a strong focus on visual design and love turning ideas into clear, user-friendly products. Before that, I graduated from VWO in the Netherlands.
Graduating User Experience Design
Planned July 2026
Exchange to Stuttgart (Germany)
October 2024 - February 2025
Starting User Experience Design (UXD)
September 2023
Graduating high school (VWO)
July 2023
Me passing my propaedeutic year
Skills
Curious what I’ve done so far?
My projects
UX & Research
User interviews
Usability testing
Wireframing and user flows
Turning insights into design decisions
A/B testing
UI & Visual Design
High-fidelity interface design
Design systems and component thinking
Interaction design
Layout, colour and typography
Low- to high-fidelity prototyping
Communication
Presenting ideas clearly
Writing concise documentation
Working within Scrum teams
Collaborating with developers and stakeholders
Development Basics
Understanding of HTML/CSS
Basic Java, JavaScript & Swift
Tools I use
Design & create
Figma
Figma is my go-to design tool, which I use daily for (almost) everything from simple presentations to Hi-Fi prototyping.
Final Cut Pro X
When I need a video, I rely on Final Cut Pro X to create solid content, from a quick TikTok explanation to a 30-minute video.
Canva
I occasionally use Canva for very light design work when quick visual support is needed.
Adobe XD
I've used Adobe XD for designing and prototyping screens in various projects, like the screens for DailySigning.
Procreate
I've used Procreate on my iPad to create graphics, including basic logos and a poster.
There are still plenty of tools I haven’t used but want to discover, including learning how to use the Adobe suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After effects and more).
Personal
I was born in Germany and lived there for almost 13 years. Since December 2018, I’ve lived in the Netherlands. In my free time I love traveling the world and meeting different cultures. Organizing events and meeting friends is also something I enjoy doing.
19 years old
Living in Leiden, the Netherlands
Native Dutch and German, English fluently
I have a Dutch drivers license
Additional Activities & Involvement
Social media for work
Organizing various team-building activities
Buddy for international exchange students
Organizing/participating in open days
Debate club
Technology committee
Much more
Best regards, Thomas Tolenaar
Settings
English
Switch to dark
Get in touch
Contacts page
Thomas Tolenaar
Constantly learning, iterating, and designing.
Made in the Netherlands, 2026