As a teenager I had three dreams: sports academy, police, or graphic design school. A torn ACL at 15 ended sports and police dreams. Graphic design school? My mother saw the connection to art and thought of her father - an artist with unstable income. I couldn't explain that graphic design is different from art academy. Now, years later, I work as a web designer on the Costa Blanca and help entrepreneurs in Benidorm, Altea, La Nucia, Albir, Alfaz del Pi, Calpe, Denia , Javea and online through whole Spain and The Netherlands realize their digital vision.
THE DETOUR
After years in commercial roles, I finally wanted to do more with creativity while being mentally challenged. Self-taught, I started learning web design through online courses from major American institutions. My first project? Going big immediately with a 3D solar system in JavaScript. From WordPress websites to Next.js applications and Shopify webshops - I discovered that programming and design work perfectly together.
THE LEAP
June 2023: the move to Spain. I knew from childhood I didn't want to grow old in the Netherlands. Spain always attracted me. Sometimes all puzzle pieces fall into place - this move gave me the strength to completely change course and do what I always wanted. Now I work as a Next.js specialist and Shopify expert for businesses throughout Marina Baixa.
MY PHILOSOPHY:
Everyone deserves a website that presents their business professionally online and works for you, not against you. Unfortunately, you often see the opposite. A good website isn't just putting design blocks together - visual hierarchy, color schemes, fonts, speed and responsiveness all play a role. Whether it's e-commerce websites in Benidorm, real estate sites in Altea, restaurant websites in Denia, or Shopify webshops in Calpe - every project deserves custom work.
WHY NEXT.JS?
Next.js is a modern framework that allows you to build both simple and complex websites quickly. By coding myself, I have freedom in design. The Vercel platform invests heavily in development and AI integrations - crucial for future-proof websites that rank well. As a Next.js developer Costa Blanca, I help businesses from La Nucia to Alicante with modern web technology.
PERSONAL TOUCH
My motto? 'If there's no way, I'll make one.' In my free time I do fitness, golf, boxing and photography. My dog Shiba - a Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix - is just as independent and stubborn as me. Perfect match! I often take her to Denia beach or the nature around Alfaz del Pi, Albir, La Nucia
COSTA BLANCA LIFESTYLE
My favorite place? A beautiful sandy beach with large dune areas. Costa Blanca perfectly combines work and life - here I can be creative, stay active, and build websites for entrepreneurs who, like me, pursue their dreams. From solving Shopify problems in Javea to building WordPress websites in Benidorm - Costa Blanca offers the perfect mix of inspiration and business opportunities.
LOCAL SERVICE
As a Dutch web designer in Spain, I understand the challenges of local entrepreneurs. Web design Costa Blanca means personal service without language barriers for me. Whether you have stuck website projects in Altea, need custom development in La Nucia, or seek Shopify support in Calpe - from Alfaz del Pi to Denia, I speak your language and solve your problems.
