Stijn Zoontjens
Senior Product Designer
ex Doist, ex Google Maps
Stijn Zoontjens is a Dutch product designer passionate about crafting intuitive, accessible, and delightful user experiences. He started his career at Google, and for the last four years, he has worked for Doist, the remote company behind the award-winning productivity platforms Todoist and Twist.
After completing his Master's in Industrial Design from The Eindhoven University of Technology, Stijn has focused on shaping products that reach users worldwide. His passion lies in the details that make a design not just functional but also enjoyable to use. When he's not designing, Stijn loves to focus on his synthpop project STNO. He also enjoys tinkering with LEGO and planning his next backpacking trip.
99 Lessons for Doing Creative Work
In this talk, Stijn distills his top insights on fostering creativity in professional and personal projects. Drawing from his experiences at Google Maps, Doist, and as a music producer, he’ll share practical lessons on balancing structure with spontaneity, overcoming creative blocks, and maintaining consistency. He explores how these principles shape his daily work, whether managing complex tech projects or composing music. Through real-world examples, Stijn will highlight how creativity thrives through discipline, collaboration, and playfulness, offering valuable takeaways for anyone seeking to boost their creative output.
