Summary
Harold Sikkema is a multidisciplinary visual communicator and interaction design professor in Old Toronto with over a decade of experience blending art, code, and teaching. He builds people-centered digital experiences and brands—shipping award-winning publications, high-traffic websites, data visualizations, and immersive art installations—for clients, nonprofits, and academic communities. At Sheridan College he teaches integrated systems, interactive media, and web design, while his consultancy nsitu has advised international organizations on accessible, standards-driven communications. Equally fluent in JavaScript and Photoshop, Harold pairs technical craft with photographic and fine-art practice, bringing a studio sensibility to UX problems. Notably, his career bridges hands-on product work and arts-led research, fostering collaboration between creative practice and practical implementation.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communications and New Media, with distinction, Master of Arts (M.A.), Communications and New Media, with distinction at McMaster University
OSSD, OSSD at Guido de Bres Christian High School
English, Dutch, French