Hackathon profile page

On this page you can go through all participants. This way teams and individuals can connect. Are you looking for an individual to complete your team, are you looking for a team to join, or maybe you are an individual looking for other individuals to team up. Take a look at these profiles and connect through LinkedIn!

As the teams and individuals register to participate, the profiles will be added to this page.

VIGC, Belgium

My team: VIGC

My skill set: Graphic technologies, workflow & processes, contemporary business models.

I’m looking for: Innovative teams to participate in this European Graphic Arts Hackathon

Jos Steutelings, VIGC, Belgium

My team: Individual

My skill set: All round graphic professional and manager with serveral years of experience in prepress, print, BPM and business development. Love to think out of the box.

I’m looking for: I don’t have a team yet but I will be availale as a mentor or as a team member.

David van Driessche, Four Pees NV, Belgium

My team: Four Pees

My skill set: I have a lot of years of experience in the printing industry and now look at how software can automate & optimize print efficiency

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Carlen Claeys, Athena Graphics, Belgium

My team: Individual

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Robert Godwin, INKISH.TV, Chile

My team: Individual

My skill set: Knowing about things digital and used in graphic communications.

I’m looking for: Interesting stories about what people are interested in, actually doing and what they imagine for the future.

Jos Cielen, SyntraPXL, Belgium

My team: Individual

My skill set: +20 years in all sorts of design: graphic, branding, infographics, 2D, 3D, print, screen, signage,… . 2 Years experience in creative courses: multimedia, gaming, IT.

I’m looking for: … the answer for: How could we use digital and/or measurable marketing to create value for the Graphic Arts Industry?

Filipe Sousa, Induquimica Produtos para artes gráficas, Unipessoal Lda, Portugal

My team: Individual

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Dries Maerten, Conics, Belgium

My team: Individual

My skill set: Conics can offer development skills, back- and front end together with a broad experience in the graphical industry in creating software solutions, apps or other. We are specialised in integrating and connecting different systems and solutions in order to leverage on the advantages of all of them.

I’m looking for: All Hackathon participants who wish to elaborate on their ideas, challenges or ideas and need a dev team to create their proof of concept!

Piet Wille, Stora Enso, Belgium

My team: recycling challenges for graphic papers

My skill set: several years of experience in graphic industry, pre-press and print (publication and packaging) and paper making.

I’m looking for: People with idea’s, solutions on how to integrate codes, marks in lay-outs , graphical designs and make them useable for multiple applications in different industries.

Jos Claes, 2imagine.com & Pharo-lhc.be, Belgium

My team: Individual

My skill set: I support companies & teams in design & development sprints and workshops.
Out-of-the-box thinking and structural UI/UX design techniques. A customer centric approach to innovation. PURPLE SQUIRREL: I’m a generalist with a broad range of expertise. From strategy definition, product management, interaction design, wireframing, user research, graphic design and familiar with most common used software products in marketing.

I’m looking for: A team to assist in the process of design thinking. Focus on the added business value using the strategyzer canvas and customer journey. I create the sketches and UX (Adobe XD, Sketch or Figma) for the final prototype. Deliver the final deliverables in Keynote and Adobe Premiere. Experience with remote design sprints using tools as Teams, Miro and Slack.

Martin Gercke, Stora Enso, United Kingdom

My team: recycling challenges for graphic papers

My skill set: Paper engineer with focus on technical services for printers, publishers and paper converters. Experienced scout in accelarator programs and particpant in one hackathon organised by Combient Foundry. and exchanging knowledge through webinars, print and paper academies.

I’m looking for: Circular economy is a key interest to me and we need new solutions to keep this loop going.

Lars Åkesson, Stora Enso Paper, Sweden

My team: recycling challenges for graphic papers

My skill set: I´m a Graphical Engineer, Paper Technician and Manager with long experience in paper & paper board industry. Customer support is my drive and daily task. Helping customers and stakeholders to reach their efficiency and goals.

I’m looking for: How can we keep paper printed media cost effective, as the best most efficient communication.  How to keep up quality when virgin based papers disappears.

Merke Luuk, Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (EUAS), Estonia

My team: Individual

My skill set: I work as a designer in a production company and I also am a graphic design student, who is interested in IT and psychology. My everyday tasks include label and printing management, testing (from print quality to user experience), label (and minor packaging) design and other minor designs for the company (banners, leaflets, catalogues, mock-ups etc.). Currently, besides University studies I am participating in Google’s UX course. For designs I mainly use Adobe CC programs, but for labels and label management we use other solutions.

I’m looking for: As I am a designer in production sector, I am very interested in working on a challenge around industrial printing and also packaging & labels

Sander Jansen, jansen business academy, The Netherlands

My team: Mentor

My skill set: I earn my living as a business consultant in the field of digital transformation. I write management books on this subject and provide training. I also coordinate digitization projects at organizations in the media industry.
I achieved my greatest achievements as CEO of a digital print company in the Netherlands. By digitally transforming this company, we have changed the book industry. A new business model has emerged for the paper book, making it viable for the long term.

I’m looking for: teams (in any industry) that already have a technical solution or concept, but are struggling with their revenue model, redesigning the business processes, the social innovation within the work team, scaling up the supply chain internationally.
Or teams that already have a very clear goal in the media and publishing industry, but don’t know exactly how to get there.

Dries Vandenbussche, Esko, Belgium

My team: Scan The Profile

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I’m looking for: We’re looking for people with image analysis, color management and app building skills

Jan De Roeck, Esko, Belgium

My team: Scan The Profile

My skill set: Print technology, packaging production process, workflow automation, digital marketing, product management, strategy formulation.

I’m looking for: We’re looking for people with image analysis, color management and app building skills

Allan KANGHA-A., CYRIAN, Côte d’Ivoire

My team: Individual

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Antonio Augusto Dórea, EY, Brazil

My team: Individual

My skill set: I have many years working with Graphic Design, used to freelance to a variety of clients working in brand and visual identity projects. Passionate about drawing since childhood, my skills in this area focus on symbol and logo development, illustration, color palette curation. moodboards, visual presentations, creative processes and brand positioning.
I have knowledge of tools like photoshop illustrator premiere, miro, adobe xd and more. hope to join a team who needs this skillset.

I’m looking for: a team to join.

Sam Varghese, Studiojo, India

My team: Individual

My skill set: Example: I have many years of experience as a UX Designer?Graphic Designer roles. I would like to join a team in need of my skills.

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Amidu Oladimeji Adigun, National Youth Service Corps, Nigeria

My team: Individual

My skill set: I have 3 years experience in graphics design , printing, customization and branding and marketing and I need a team that would aid my professional development and advancement.

I’m looking for: I am looking forward to join a team that engages in branding and marketing

Ankit Kumar, Accenture, India

My team: Individual

My skill set: My job role include designing and illustration, animated content

I’m looking for: i am looking for a ux designer role

Julie Dumoulin, Opinry, Belgium

My team: Individual

My skill set: I am working on a project to reinvent graphic design and packaging. I have experience with start-ups, strategy, marketing, business development in B2B sectors and marketing industry.

I’m looking for: I am looking for a team who wants to work around packaging and labelling. I am open for different profiles, mostly tech and product/package designers, but everyone is welcome if we have a good vibe going on ;). Let’s do this!

Amit Kumar, GOMechanic, India

My team: Individual

My skill set: I have 3 years of experience in graphic plus ui/ux design. Learning more and more at every step is my key to be on growing path.

I’m looking for: This will be my first such assignment or project so I am looking forward to give my 100 percent and I will use all my expertise to win or learn from this.

Bruno Buysse, Four Pees NV, Belgium

My team: Four Pees

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Dietrich von Seggern, callas software, Germany

My team: Four Pees

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Shweta Bankura, UPES Dehardun, India

My team: Individual

My skill set: Hi, I’m Shweta, a graphic designer from India. I keep a strong belief in experimentation and improving new things relating to sustainability. Also being exposed to different industries, I’ve experience in both print and digital media. I’ve been mostly experimenting on different ways to improve sustainability using my skills set as a graphic designer, focusing mainly on packaging.

I’m looking for: members to collaborate with me on this incredible journey towards a better solution.

Abdisalam Ahmed, Turkey

My team: Individual

My skill set: I have been intrested and concerned of fields related to graphics and data. Therefore, it would be pleasure joining with you on this course

I’m looking for: I am looking deep understanding and future opportunities in order to be part of hot properties around the world

Peter Boodts, ChromaLuxe, Belgium

My team: ChromaLuxe

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Wim Schauvliege, Stora enso Langerbugge, Belgium

My team: Individual

My skill set: I am a project engineer specialized in digitalization projects and projects in the field of sorting processes, mainly in the recycled paper process.

I’m looking for: As a member of the organisation of Stora Enso Langerbugge (Paper Mill), we are very interested in new techniques to recognize the different material classes such as magazine paper, newsprint, office paper, packaging cardboard, etc..
A digital marker would certainly help to increase the sorting possibities.
Also interested in other technological evolutions which could help the recycling industry forward.

Vitor Pedro, Vítor Pedro, Portugal

My team: Individual

My skill set: 40 years of theoretical and practical knowledge of Design, Print Production and Publishing.

I’m looking for: Learn and teach.

Miki Rubin, Imprimu, Panama

My team: Shiprz, by imprimu

My skill set: Passionate about bringing technology and innovation into old-school industries: I am a Business Development Director and Startup Executive with diverse experience driving scalable growth strategies, business development, and long-term value across international marketplaces.
Across my experiences, I have enjoyed facilitating communications and building partnerships with industry leaders, key stakeholders, and executives.

I’m looking for: Expertise in label printing, ecommerce.

Wouter Meeuwisse, Imprimu, Netherlands

My team: Shiprz, by imprimu

My skill set: I am a creative entrepreneur, started my career as a web designer & developer. I am founder of several tech start-ups and I am a loyalty enthusiast.
Passionate about design and print powered by API’s.

I’m looking for: Expertise in label printing, ecommerce.

Philippe De Keukelaere, Start-up, Belgium

My team: Individual

My skill set: I made an application. There are many possible applications on the basis of this application. For instance, one can develop a new kind of reading for what are now books, learning processes. Another example is help for those who have dyslexia etc.
To be clear: it is not an e-reader, but a completely different concept.

I’m looking for: I am looking for a printer who is willing to develop this technology electronically or have it developed. The application is in an early stage and needs further development. Quite a printing company looking for an innovative product.

Kathy Segers, Mediahuis, Belgium

My team: Mediahuis

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Paul Van Dooren, Mediahuis, Belgium

My team: Mediahuis

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Tony Nouwen, Coldset Printing Partners, Belgium

My team: Mediahuis

My skill set: Almost a lifetime of experience in prepress, layout, editorial systems en workflows, PDF for print, expert in the common used graphic applications. More than 10 years time experience in newspaper print- and procescontrol. Member of the international newspaper color quality club since 2010.

I’m looking for: knowledge and challenges concerning new (digital) techniques in newsprint and publishing.

Mathie Neven, Mediahuis, Belgium

My team: Mediahuis

My skill set: In depth knowledge of a wide range of graphics software and workflows, expertise in prepress, print and online. In both ‘worlds’ I provide and maintain tools to automate repeating tasks.

I’m looking for: more knowledge

Annelou Aalders, Mediahuis, Belgium

My team: Mediahuis

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Annelien Braeckman, Luca School Of Arts Ghent, Belgium

My team: Next Generation

My skill set: I am a very hardworking person, with a passion for all things art, print, and graphics since childhood. I am good at solving problems in creative ways. I can work well in a group and I have a good basic knowledge to make everything I think of come true.

I’m looking for: I am looking for a good challenge, and of course I hope to learn a lot.

Sarah De Blaiser, Luca School Of Arts Ghent, Belgium

My team: Next Generation

My skill set: I have already completed a bachelor’s degree in Graphic & Photo Design. (Experience in PS, AI, AE, IND)
Photography is a great passion of mine. Currently I’m a student at Luca School Of Arts Advertising. (Conceptual and creative thinking)
I’m a team player who likes to think outside the box.

I’m looking for: My team will be working on a challenge for Publishing. I’m looking for someone with experience in the work field who can give us advice and feedback. I’m looking for a good creative challenge!

Lore Heyvaert, Luca School Of Arts Ghent, Belgium

My team: Next Generation

My skill set: I have developed enough skills from my previous studies as a graphic designer and current study as a creative thinker/ advertiser to complete a project regarding visual design, print, packaging, photography or anything digital.

I’m looking for: I am looking for an amazing experience and a challenge to put ourselves at a project with a time limit and see what results we’ll come up with. I am eager to learn and will easily find a tutorial to make my visions come true rather than struggling or waisting time. We are hoping we can put an award on our portfolio or resume by the end of this challenge.

Bojan Van Damme, Luca School Of Arts Ghent, Belgium

My team: Next Generation

My skill set: I have an ICT background and am very well versed in all sorts of technologies. I’m a creative thinker who likes a challenge.

I’m looking for: We’re a creative team that’s looking for a challenge

Graziëlla Scherpereel, Luca School Of Arts Ghent, Belgium

My team: Reeklam

My skill set: I have been studying graphic media for several years. I have a passion for innovative thinking and advertising or coming up with a new idea. I have years of experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, After effects, premiere pro, …

I’m looking for: We are looking for a challenging project in the field of advertisement.

Flo Revis, Luca School Of Arts Ghent, Belgium

My team: Reeklam

My skill set: Basic knowledge of adobe, creative thinker and looking for an original way to do something different.

I’m looking for: We are looking for a challenging project in the field of advertisement.

Matthew Kay, Bluetree Group, United Kingdom

My team: Four Pees

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Rob Lagden, Solopress Ltd, United Kingdom

My team: Four Pees

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Neil Churchill, CS Labels Ltd, United Kingdom

My team: Four Pees

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