PASCAL DE MAN BIO + CONTACT

Pascal de Man

Biography

Pascal's journey into the realm of technology and human behavior began in his early childhood, driven by an insatiable curiosity about how things function. From dismantling objects to uncover their hidden worlds, to reassembling them in improved forms, he developed a deep fascination for understanding the inner workings of both the physical and human realms. This passion found a perfect outlet when he encountered his first computer, enabling him to merge his analytical mindset with programming.

From that point forward, he delved into the realm of analyzing (re)actions, seeking patterns and optimizing processes using both human and machine interactions. This exploration led him to pursue a study in Advanced Informatics, followed by Interactive Media Design at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. During his time there, he honed his skills in crafting user-centered solutions, blending diverse media and platforms to achieve his objectives.

After completing his studies, Pascal, alongside Olivier and Roeland Otten, co-founded the internet studio Toxit and the innovative Holland-Interactive in 2009. Since then, he has been working as a freelance internet and multimedia programmer based in Rotterdam. Over the years, his expertise has been applied to a wide range of projects, encompassing websites, games, mobile apps, data visualisations, navigation systems, books, video browsers, pattern and profile generators, interactive videos, art installations, and product prototypes.

In addition to his professional work, Pascal embraced a teaching role in 2011. Initially at the Communication and Multimedia Design department of the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences until 2013. There, he imparted his knowledge to first and second-year students, introducing them to the fundamentals of front-end development and prototyping. Starting 2012, he expanded his instructional endeavors to the Graphic Design department of the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. Throughout his teaching experience, Pascal has held various positions as a Coding tutor, guiding students in realizing their interactive projects across web, print, physical space, and beyond.

Pascal de Man's diverse experiences and expertise have shaped him into a dynamic professional who combines a deep understanding of technology with an appreciation for human behavior and creative problem-solving. He continues to make significant contributions to the fields of internet and multimedia programming while nurturing the next generation of innovative minds through his teaching endeavors.

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It's Dutch Design

Website / 2020

IT’S DUTCH DESIGN is a 60-minute documentary about the world­wide success of Dutch Design. The website shows background information about the movie, has a shop where the poster – made by Esther Janssen – is for sale and enables the visitor to rent and view the film on Vimeo.

WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY

Commissioned by Elbe Stevens Films /
Design by Esther Janssen.

Toekomst Cultuurbeleid

Online report / 2019

The Council for Culture, in consultation with the Minister of Education, Culture and Science, has set up an advisory program that provides analyses and proposals for the discussion about the future of the culture system. The website shows this process and its results.

Commissioned by Council for Culture /
Together with Studio High Rise.

Self-Design

Website / 2019

Website for Amsterdam Design Debate and Design Loket that both took place in @Droog, Amsterdam throughout 2019 around the theme Self-Design.

Commissioned by The Image Society /
Concept and design by Mieke Gerritzen.

Next Nature Network

Online magazine & community-site / 2018 – 2020

Next Nature is a network of makers, thinkers, educators and supporters debating our future – in which biology and technology are fusing. The website consists of an online magazine, webshop, member section as well as an overview of projects and exhibitions.

nextnature.net

Commissioned by Next Nature Network /
Design by Ruben Baart and Hendrik-Jan Grievink.

AP Valletta

Website / 2018

Website for AP Valletta, an award-winning architecture and design practice located in Valletta, Malta, which provides architectural, engineering, interior design and valuation services.

apvalletta.eu

Together with Studio High Rise.

Theaterkrant

Infographics / 2018

Infographics of the Flemish-Dutch theatre sector. They were generated using Processing and published in the supplement of the Theaterkrant in 2018.

Together with Niels Schrader.

MIARD, Digital Archive

Website / 2018

Digital Archive for MIARD – Master of Interior Architecture: Research + Design – which aims to comprehensively gather and make visible the forms of self-directed research that students produce during this Master program. The collection is envisioned as a resource of knowledge for students, staff and the public, and will evolve over time.

Commissioned by Piet Zwart Institute /
Together with Studio High Rise.

HUBOT Job Agency

The Image Society

Advies Arbeidsmarkt

Letter to Humanity

Heroes Museum

Basic Cultural Infrastructure

Visit Oman

Prijs voor Jonge Kunstkritiek

Buro MA.AN

Open Archive

Nederland van Morgen

Straatsma Studio

Studio Wolfpack

Mieke Gerritzen

Public Innovation Procurement

Koert van Mensvoort

Council for Culture

History is ours

Esther Janssen

Nano Supermarket

Attention Radar

Order

Slewe Gallery

Rayfish Footwear

Studio Wieki Somers

Hiryczuk / Van Oevelen

Chris Kabel

iYou

Juurlink [+] Geluk

Joep Jacobs

Heartbeat Iran

Roeland Otten

Infographics Council for Culture

Master Artistic Research

Schauenstein

PowerCursor

KCAP Architects & Planners

Selfcontrol­freak

PhDArts

Viewmaster

After Theatre?

ConClub

Research Group Art Practice and Development

Maritime Museum Rotterdam

Poetry Compressor

Rob Stolk

Neisser | Zöller

Netherlands Architecture fund

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(on)geloofstest voor kinderen

Jef Poldervaart

Landfall

Slewe Gallery

Zoom – The tangible past