About

Art and creative thinking aren’t just expressions—they’re powerful tools for solving complex problems, driving impactful innovation, and creating better services and products that enrich our daily lives socially, culturally and economically.

But creativity often gets wasted too easily. Lost in messy communication, unclear positioning, and inefficient workflows. Not from a lack of talent, but from everything around it.

Art and creative thinking aren’t just expressions—they’re powerful tools for solving complex problems, driving impactful innovation, and creating better services and products that enrich our daily lives socially, culturally and economically.

But creativity often gets wasted too easily. Lost in messy communication, unclear positioning, and inefficient workflows. Not from a lack of talent, but from everything around it.

Art and creative thinking aren’t just expressions—they’re powerful tools for solving complex problems, driving impactful innovation, and creating better services and products that enrich our daily lives socially, culturally and economically.

But creativity often gets wasted too easily. Lost in messy communication, unclear positioning, and inefficient workflows. Not from a lack of talent, but from everything around it.

I started Don’t Waste I to change that. Not as an agency. Not a consultant. Think Director of Performance in sports, but for creatives. Working behind the scenes.

Cutting waste. Strengthening decisions. Keeping things from breaking when scaling. Small, deliberate improvements that add up to something bigger.
Art is more valuable than money, so nurture it well.

I started Don’t Waste I to change that. Not as an agency. Not a consultant. Think Director of Performance in sports, but for creatives. Working behind the scenes.

Cutting waste. Strengthening decisions. Keeping things from breaking when scaling. Small, deliberate improvements that add up to something bigger.
Art is more valuable than money, so nurture it well.

I started Don’t Waste I to change that. Not as an agency. Not a consultant. Think Director of Performance in sports, but for creatives. Working behind the scenes.

Cutting waste. Strengthening decisions. Keeping things from breaking when scaling.

Small, deliberate improvements that add up to something bigger. Art is more valuable than money, so nurture it well.

The Vision

The Name

The Vision

The Name

The Vision

The Name

My Values

  • Creative Performance

    Performance isn’t reserved for athletes. It’s the unspoken discipline behind every stroke, every decision, every push toward something better. It’s a system—a rhythm—where ideas flow and obstacles crumble. True creative performance doesn’t just happen. It’s earned through clarity, balance, and the sharp edge of knowing you’re moving forward with purpose.

  • Ecosystem Thinking

    Everything connects. Your tools, your team, your time. Like roots beneath a forest floor, every part of your ecosystem feeds the next. Break one link, and the whole system feels it. But when the connections work—when flow replaces friction—creativity doesn’t just survive. It thrives, seamless and strong.

  • Continuous 1% Improvements

    No fireworks. No overnight transformations. Just small, deliberate steps—day in, day out—that add up to something staggering. 1% better every time. In habits, workflows, ideas. That’s the quiet art of progress: unseen by most, but undeniable in its impact. The work doesn’t stop, but neither do the wins.

  • Human Capital

    The heartbeat of creativity is people. Ideas don’t just appear; they’re nurtured by minds that need clarity, space, and purpose. The architect sketching at dawn, the writer lost in their thoughts, the team grinding at midnight—human capital is the fuel. Invest in people, and you don’t just get output. You get breakthroughs, resilience, and a culture that breathes ambition.

  • Holistic Approach

    Creativity isn’t chaos. It’s a balance of the mind, the mission, and the method. A holistic approach means zooming out to see the full picture—habits, culture, strategy—and designing a path that aligns everything. No wasted motion, no scattered focus. Just purpose, clear as day, guiding every step.

  • Communication

    Stories aren’t just told; they’re heard, felt, and remembered. Communication is the art of cutting through the noise and making your voice hit where it matters most. It’s a tool, a weapon, and a lifeline for those with something to say. Because the difference between being ignored and inspiring change? That’s communication done right.

What is a Communication Performance Strategist?

How is this role different from a brand strategist or creative consultant?

What are the benefits of working with a Communication Performance Strategist?

This role is not quite common, right?

I focus on building long-term relationships

What is a Communication Performance Strategist?

How is this role different from a brand strategist or creative consultant?

What are the benefits of working with a Communication Performance Strategist?

This role is not quite common, right?

I focus on building long-term relationships

What is a Communication Performance Strategist?

How is this role different from a brand strategist or creative consultant?

What are the benefits of working with a Communication Performance Strategist?

This role is not quite common, right?

I focus on building long-term relationships

My Story

My Story

A long time ago, I figured I’d make money in real estate and invest in art, public spaces, and talented people. That was the plan. But plans are just that—plans. Reality has a way of pulling you in other directions.


I realised impact isn’t just about money. It’s about language—the ability to connect, articulate, and inspire. So I learned. Became a designer. A communicator. A leader. I wanted to know the rules so I could bend them.

A long time ago, I figured I’d make money in real estate and invest in art, public spaces, and talented people. That was the plan. But plans are just that—plans. Reality has a way of pulling you in other directions.


I realised impact isn’t just about money. It’s about language—the ability to connect, articulate, and inspire. So I learned. Became a designer. A communicator. A leader. I wanted to know the rules so I could bend them.

For 15 years, I helped others build their dreams, brands, and teams. By 33, I was Director of Communications at KCAP, a globally renowned architecture and urbanism firm. But last year, turning 37 with two kids, I moved on. Not because I had to—because I wanted to.


Now, I help many instead of one. Connecting people. Cutting the noise. Fixing what’s broken. And making space for my own dreams along the way.

For 15 years, I helped others build their dreams, brands, and teams. By 33, I was Director of Communications at KCAP, a globally renowned architecture and urbanism firm. But last year, turning 37 with two kids, I moved on. Not because I had to—because I wanted to.


Now, I help many instead of one. Connecting people. Cutting the noise. Fixing what’s broken. And making space for my own dreams along the way.

  • KCAP

    Improving their identity, workflows and communications internally and externally. In collaboration with Studio Joost Grootens.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: PRESENCE

    The first major indoor solo exhibition by Daan Roosegaarde, commissioned by Groninger Museum (NL), a six-month exhibition.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: SYNC

    Art installation at Art Basel 2019, commissioned and collaborated with BMWi (Adrian van Hooydonk).

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: SPACE WASTE LAB

    ‘How to clean up 8.1 million kilos of space waste. In collaboration with ESA (European Space Agency) and top space scientists.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: Monograph

    New book and launch event with book publishers Phaidon and Dutch publisher Lecturis.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: LIGHT OF LIGHT

    Remembering 104,000 Holocaust victims with a national monument in 200 municipalities across the Netherlands.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: Artist in Residence

    Artist in residence Daan Roosegaarde, a one-year partnership with Dutch bank, Rabobank.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: Artist in Residence

    Developing a platform to increase the quality of customer service and team workflow.

    Official Website

  • Nightingale Antwerp: CP Company Brand Account Manager

    C.P. Company is the Original Italian Sportswear brand specialising in garment dyed technology since 1971.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: DIESEL

    Multiple campaigns and store activations in DIESEL's locations in Amsterdam.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Social Media Instagram Growth

    Developing growth strategies for MVRDV's Instagram to improve public awareness. From 50.000 to 230.000 in 1,5 years.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Dutch Design Week Ambassador

    Guiding the realisation of 8 projects by Winy Maas for the Dutch Design Week 2017.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Official Opening MVRDV House

    Official opening (two evenings) of MVRDV's new office for clients, friends and staff, by the Mayor of Rotterdam.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Seoullo 7017 Skygarden

    Opening 1 km elevated public park with 24.000 plants in Seoul, South Korea, by Winy Maas and the Mayor of Seoul.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Opening Tianjin Library

    Creating media awareness for the opening of the Tianjin Library in China, with over 100 press requests per week for 1,5 months.

    Official Website

  • Photography: The ‘Abandoned Places #1’ series

    Story of a vacant swimming pool in Tropicana, two years after its closure as a public space, from ‘abandonation’ to ‘adaptation’.

    Official Website

  • KCAP

    Improving their identity, workflows and communications internally and externally. In collaboration with Studio Joost Grootens.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: PRESENCE

    The first major indoor solo exhibition by Daan Roosegaarde, commissioned by Groninger Museum (NL), a six-month exhibition.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: SYNC

    Art installation at Art Basel 2019, commissioned and collaborated with BMWi (Adrian van Hooydonk).

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: SPACE WASTE LAB

    ‘How to clean up 8.1 million kilos of space waste. In collaboration with ESA (European Space Agency) and top space scientists.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: Monograph

    New book and launch event with book publishers Phaidon and Dutch publisher Lecturis.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: LIGHT OF LIGHT

    Remembering 104,000 Holocaust victims with a national monument in 200 municipalities across the Netherlands.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: Artist in Residence

    Artist in residence Daan Roosegaarde, a one-year partnership with Dutch bank, Rabobank.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: Artist in Residence

    Developing a platform to increase the quality of customer service and team workflow.

    Official Website

  • Nightingale Antwerp: CP Company Brand Account Manager

    C.P. Company is the Original Italian Sportswear brand specialising in garment dyed technology since 1971.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: DIESEL

    Multiple campaigns and store activations in DIESEL's locations in Amsterdam.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Social Media Instagram Growth

    Developing growth strategies for MVRDV's Instagram to improve public awareness. From 50.000 to 230.000 in 1,5 years.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Dutch Design Week Ambassador

    Guiding the realisation of 8 projects by Winy Maas for the Dutch Design Week 2017.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Official Opening MVRDV House

    Official opening (two evenings) of MVRDV's new office for clients, friends and staff, by the Mayor of Rotterdam.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Seoullo 7017 Skygarden

    Opening 1 km elevated public park with 24.000 plants in Seoul, South Korea, by Winy Maas and the Mayor of Seoul.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Opening Tianjin Library

    Creating media awareness for the opening of the Tianjin Library in China, with over 100 press requests per week for 1,5 months.

    Official Website

  • Photography: The ‘Abandoned Places #1’ series

    Story of a vacant swimming pool in Tropicana, two years after its closure as a public space, from ‘abandonation’ to ‘adaptation’.

    Official Website

  • KCAP

    Improving their identity, workflows and communications internally and externally. In collaboration with Studio Joost Grootens.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: PRESENCE

    The first major indoor solo exhibition by Daan Roosegaarde, commissioned by Groninger Museum (NL), a six-month exhibition.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: SYNC

    Art installation at Art Basel 2019, commissioned and collaborated with BMWi (Adrian van Hooydonk).

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: SPACE WASTE LAB

    ‘How to clean up 8.1 million kilos of space waste. In collaboration with ESA (European Space Agency) and top space scientists.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: Monograph

    New book and launch event with book publishers Phaidon and Dutch publisher Lecturis.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: LIGHT OF LIGHT

    Remembering 104,000 Holocaust victims with a national monument in 200 municipalities across the Netherlands.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: Artist in Residence

    Artist in residence Daan Roosegaarde, a one-year partnership with Dutch bank, Rabobank.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: Artist in Residence

    Developing a platform to increase the quality of customer service and team workflow.

    Official Website

  • Nightingale Antwerp: CP Company Brand Account Manager

    C.P. Company is the Original Italian Sportswear brand specialising in garment dyed technology since 1971.

    Official Website

  • Studio Roosegaarde: DIESEL

    Multiple campaigns and store activations in DIESEL's locations in Amsterdam.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Social Media Instagram Growth

    Developing growth strategies for MVRDV's Instagram to improve public awareness. From 50.000 to 230.000 in 1,5 years.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Dutch Design Week Ambassador

    Guiding the realisation of 8 projects by Winy Maas for the Dutch Design Week 2017.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Official Opening MVRDV House

    Official opening (two evenings) of MVRDV's new office for clients, friends and staff, by the Mayor of Rotterdam.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Seoullo 7017 Skygarden

    Opening 1 km elevated public park with 24.000 plants in Seoul, South Korea, by Winy Maas and the Mayor of Seoul.

    Official Website

  • MVRDV: Opening Tianjin Library

    Creating media awareness for the opening of the Tianjin Library in China, with over 100 press requests per week for 1,5 months.

    Official Website

  • Photography: The ‘Abandoned Places #1’ series

    Story of a vacant swimming pool in Tropicana, two years after its closure as a public space, from ‘abandonation’ to ‘adaptation’.

    Official Website

A long time ago, I figured I’d make money in real estate and invest in art, public spaces, and talented people. That was the plan. But plans are just that—plans. Reality has a way of pulling you in other directions.


I realised impact isn’t just about money. It’s about language—the ability to connect, articulate, and inspire. So I learned. Became a designer. A communicator. A leader. I wanted to know the rules so I could bend them.

For 15 years, I helped others build their dreams, brands, and teams. By 33, I was Director of Communications at KCAP, a globally renowned architecture and urbanism firm. But last year, turning 37 with two kids, I moved on. Not because I had to—because I wanted to.


Now, I help many instead of one. Connecting people. Cutting the noise. Fixing what’s broken. And making space for my own dreams along the way.