Summary
Francis D is a Belgian product designer and builder with eight years of experience crafting award-winning digital experiences and shipped products, including one successful exit. Equally comfortable in code and design, he’s repeatedly been the first design hire for startups—leading UI reskins, UX sprints and turning early concepts into customer-ready interfaces. He founded and led multiple ventures (Videosupport, Openflow, Markie) focused on asynchronous video support and AI/no-code automation, and sold those products to move teams forward. Currently freelancing and working in brand activation from Ghent, he pairs a maker’s discipline with boutique service experience honed as a Personal Travel Butler for UHNWI. Known for “deviner who loves delight,” he obsessively pursues craft and subtle moments of joy in product interactions. His background blends studio-level production with hands-on startup building, making him a pragmatic creative who ships.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Digital Design & Development, Bachelor's degree, Digital Design & Development at Devine - KASK Conservatorium HoGent Howest
Head Butler (8 weeks), Head Butler (8 weeks) at School for Butlers and Hospitality
German, English, Dutch