Milan 🤟 van den Bovenkamp

Milan van den Bovenkamp is an experienced freelance designer, teacher, campaigner, and producer with a strong background in web, game, user experience, and media for 18 years.

Milan is the founder of the adventure design studio, Online and Kicking, focusing on Communities, Positive Impact, Live Video, and Games.

Passionate about volunteer work, Milan is actively involved in causes that aim to make a positive impact on the world.

Milan has been instrumental in the Dutch Ultimate Frisbee community, notably working on the Windmill Tournament since 2013 and contributing to the establishment of the UltiLeague since 2018.

Specializing in live video production for a variety of events, Milan's expertise lies in hybrid and full-scale events for sports, corporates, and conferences.

With a track record of raising over €2.5 million through crowdfunding efforts, Milan has been recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements, being named a top 3 entrepreneur under 25 by Sprout in 2013.

Milan's work has been honored with two Golden Dot Awards at the University of Applied Science Amsterdam, and his story of 'failing forward' at SellanApp has reached and inspired a broad audience.

Having impacted numerous lives through training and mentorship programs, Milan has helped individuals transition into full stack development and UX design careers, making a significant difference in their professional journeys.

With a strong educational background in Interactive Media, Communication & Multimedia Design from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Milan continues to leverage his skills and knowledge to drive positive change.

Throughout his career, Milan has held various key roles in organizations such as Ultiverse, ULTI.TV, UltiLeague, Online and Kicking, Motionmakers #BusinessVideo, and Codaisseur, among others, showcasing his versatility and expertise in multiple domains.

An advocate for creativity and experimentation, Milan's philosophy of 'Fail, Fail, Fail better' underscores his commitment to pushing boundaries and fostering innovation.

As a workshop host, designer, campaigner, teacher, and mentor, Milan has shared his insights and expertise with over 400 design students at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, leaving a lasting impact on the next generation of creative professionals.