Black-and-white portrait of a young man with short hair and light facial stubble, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, outdoors with blurred buildings and trees in the background.

Daniel Brouwer

Founder & Designer

I've spent over a decade designing digital products — at agencies, scale-ups, and now independently.
The best apps aren't the most complex ones. They're the ones that get out of the way.

We design digital products

and brand systems that help ambitious companies stand out, scale faster, and mean something.

Before starting Formo, I spent eight years at companies like Uber, Booking.com, and Fabrique — learning how to solve complex problems under real constraints. I bring that same rigour to every project I take on today.

Philosophy

What I believe in

01

Clarity first

I remove everything that doesn't serve the goal. No noise, no decoration — just focused design that communicates instantly and clearly.

02

Craft over speed

I'd rather take an extra week to get the details right than ship something almost good enough. The difference is always in the last 10%.

03

Built to last

Trends fade. I design apps and systems that hold up over time — not because they follow rules, but because they're rooted in something real.

04

Collaboration by default

Great work happens when designers, developers, and clients think together — not in silos. I involve you at every stage, not just the kickoff.

Experience

Where I've been

Lead Designer

Uber Design, Amsterdam

2019–2021

Senior Designer

Booking.com, Amsterdam

2017–2019

Designer

Fabrique Brands, Delft

2015–2017

Junior Designer

Momkai, Amsterdam

2013–2015

Awwards

Recognition

CSS Design Awards

Best UI Design

2024

Awwwards

Site of the day

2024

Behance

Featured Project

2023

FWA

Site of the Month

2023

Red Dot

Best of Best

2022

Muzli

Design of the Week

2022

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