About us - Gijs

My work has always revolved around one question: how can design make life better?

During my studies, I discovered that light can do much more than illuminate a space. It can calm the mind, spark creativity, and help us reconnect with ourselves. That realization grew into a passion. From my graduation project – exploring how light can support meditation – to running my own light design studio, I kept returning to the same theme: using light as a tool for wellbeing.

Over the years I’ve seen how light influences us on every level. The environments we live and work in shape how we feel, how we perform, and how we connect with others. When light is poor, it drains us. When it’s right, it supports us – giving us energy, focus, and balance.

At Opal, this passion has found its place. Together with Florian, I’m building solutions that bring healthy, human-centric light to everyday life. Our goal is simple: to help people thrive by creating environments that allow them to shine.