Mariska van Kan — Founder
Over 10 years bridging data analysis, design, and human cognition, I've developed the 3D Dashboard Framework: a systematic approach combining Data Design , Dashboard Design, and Delivery Design. My philosophy: Design for the stone-age mind. Your stakeholders don't have a data brain, they have survival-wired cognition. We need to speak to that cognition with our digital interfaces. When you design dashboards with cognitive principles and modern UX in mind, data starts to communicate. And that is the start for action, behavioral change and impact. With a background in both data analysis and UX design, I specialize in: - Dashboarding strategy → build the foundation for scalable BI systems - Dashboard design → create dashboards as strategic solutions - Design systems → aesthetic, scalable and consistent visual frameworks - UX audits → quick wins for better adoption - Power BI coaching → data design and dashboard UX training I founded DataHues Academy to teach BI professionals the missing layer between technical execution and user experience—not tips, not aesthetics, but systematic frameworks for human-friendly data. Currently delivering in-company training for organizations including Euronext and Provincie Utrecht, and creating educational content for 3,000+ newsletter subscribers on data design and dashboard UX. 📩 Open for: Dashboard design consulting, UX audits, in-company training, speaking engagements 🌐 Newsletter & tutorials: https://www.datahues.studio
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused UX and BI consultant with a strong emphasis on data visualization.
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Experience: 7 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Power Bi
- Ux Design
- Training
- Community Engagement
- Dashboard Engineering
- Data Processing
- Data Analysis
- Business Intelligence
Career Highlights
- Over 10 years of experience in data analysis and UX design.
- Founded DataHues Academy to bridge technical execution and user experience.
- Good Design Award Winner for innovative dashboard design.
Work Experience
DataHues
Founder & Data Solution Product Designer (7 mos)
Onyx Data
Onyx DataDNA Ambassador (8 mos)
Simmons & Simmons
Lead Dashboard Engineering (1 yr 1 mo)
Kasparov Finance & BI
DEPT | Dashboard Designer (2 mos)
Scheepswerf Slob | Dashboard Design Consultant (4 mos)
Erasmus University | Gastdocent Power BI (0 mo)
Fixed Finance | Dashboard Design Consultant (3 mos)
Roompot | Performance Manager & Dashboard Design (2 mos)
Trainer Dashboard Design Masterclass (1 yr 4 mos)
Chassé Theater | BI Consultant (1 yr)
Last Mile Solutions | BI Consultant (1 yr 2 mos)
Koninklijke Woudenberg | BI Consultant (1 mo)
Smurfit Kappa | BI Consultant (2 mos)
Avans Hogeschool | Gastdocent Power BI (1 yr 3 mos)
Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek | BI Consultant (2 mos)
SHOEBY FASHION | Business Intelligence Consultant (1 mo)
Performance Manager | Dashboard Design Engineer | BI Consultant (2 yrs 5 mos)
CM.COM | Business Intelligence Consultant (3 mos)
Eurocommercial Properties N.V.
Jr Business Analist (2 yrs 7 mos)
Secretary (7 mos)
Amsterdam UMC
Research Internship - Biomedical Sciences (2 mos)
Aethon.nl
Verpleeghulp (1 yr)
Education
BAsc at University of Amsterdam
MAsc at Tilburg University
Pre-MSc at Utrecht University
Identity at Design Academy Eindhoven
