Didier Hilhorst is a seasoned design professional with a diverse background. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Luxembourg, he initially pursued Economics, graduating from Erasmus University, Rotterdam. However, he transitioned into Design, driven by a passion for creativity and technology, which began in the mid-90s when he built his first (terrible) website.
After graduating from Interaction Design Institute Ivrea in Italy, Didier spent 15 years in San Francisco where he has held key roles such as Director of Product Design at Uber and lead designer at Flipboard. He is currently the VP of Design at Qonto, a fintech based in Paris. His career is marked by significant contributions to consumer Product Design and advisory roles in tech companies like Tinder, Trade Republic and Robinhood.