Portfolio

These are my interests and strengths.

I’m a curious and ambitious person who likes to communicate clearly and work together with others on meaningful projects. I’m always motivated to learn new skills and improve myself.

Besides design and development, I also enjoy photography as a creative outlet. Music and football are important parts of my daily life as well, helping me stay inspired and balanced.

This is who I am.

Hello! I'm Gijs Bimmel, a 24-year-old from the Netherlands and a fourth-year student at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Smart Mobile. During my studies, I’ve developed a strong interest in designing and building digital products that are both intuitive and visually engaging. I enjoy the process of turning ideas into real, working solutions that people can actually use.

This is what I create.

In this portfolio, I present a selection of my work as a designer and developer. I combine creativity, design thinking, and technical skills to create digital experiences that are both functional and user-friendly. My goal is to build products that not only look good but also provide real value to users.

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Years of design

Years old

Projects delivered

Countries visited

↘ Education

Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree

September 2022 - Present

I am learning to design and develop digital products that are both user-friendly and visually engaging. My focus is on UX/UI design, prototyping, front-end development, and human-centered design. I work with tools such as Figma, Adobe, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, applying user research and usability testing to keep the user at the center.

Minor: Digital Experience Design (DXD)

August 2024 – January 2025

During my minor, I worked at i3Connect (formerly CTOUCH), where I designed interactive scenarios for a virtual AI assistant. Through user research, interviews, and usability testing, I contributed to improving interaction within educational software. The final prototype demonstrated how AI can be effectively integrated to enhance user experience.

Vista College

Application & Media Developer

August 2019 - July 2022

Focused on designing, building, and maintaining websites and web applications. Gained experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Git, and databases, with a strong emphasis on UX, design, and working in SCRUM teams on real-world projects.

↘ Experience

Bring Online

Web Developer

Temporary Contract | June 2025 – January 2026

As a web developer at BringOnline, I bring websites to life by building the structure and ensuring everything functions and appears exactly as intended. I focus on transforming designs into fully operational, user-friendly sites that meet both technical and aesthetic standards. My goal is to make sure every detail works seamlessly to deliver an optimal user experience.

Web Designer (Intern)

February 2025 – June 2025

Supported the design and development of websites, while gaining experience in teamwork, client communication, and applying user feedback to improve results.