Summary
Sebastiaan Kooijman is a seasoned UI/UX designer and entrepreneur with 12 years of experience crafting accessible, user-centered digital products from Utrecht. As co-founder and creative director of Brthrs Agency and several startups (Scheduled, Digitally Accessible, BRTHRS GROUP), he blends hands-on design with product strategy to build inclusive web and mobile experiences. Currently designing at Mett, he focuses on making interfaces both beautiful and usable for people with disabilities—a thread that runs through his agency work and advocacy. His background in applied media design (CMD) and early tinkering with hardware informs a practical, maker mindset that values iterative prototyping and real-world impact. He also launches and scales small product ventures, from messaging tools to media companies, showing a knack for turning ideas into sustainable businesses. Outside work he keeps the team culture lively—Friday beers and karaoke are part of how he fosters creative collaboration.
12 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), CMD, Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), CMD at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences
Aloysius College