Jim Ekanem

I help teams solve design challenges like athletes

Design Thinking meets Effective Teamwork

Design Thinking Meets Cutting Edge Productivity

Creativity, Connection & impactful results

Design Thinking Workshops

I help you design and refine new products, services & communities by blending co-creation with structured design thinking frameworks.

Teambuilding & Retrospection

Great teams win championships – And create successful products.
I help team members truly connect and make sure everyone in the room is seen and heard.

Productivity & Wellbeing

The days of tiring design sprints are over! Ideas thrive as soon as we start moving and after complex problems with approaches from serious play for business.

Client Love & Testimonials

Jim is exceptionally creative which ensured that he managed to find excellent alternative solutions to problems, whenever necessary.

Roland FreyZurich Insurance

Jim’s professionalism and range of technical knowledge make him an outstanding freelance consultant in the field of UX design and I look forward to our next collaboration.

Carlos IriarteFreelance Operations
Consultant

Jim’s Energizer-Activities are like taking a real break. They motorically distract the body, and also the mind from it’s usual “officy” occupations.

Jurre OngeringOng123

mm-BITVAVO — Bitvavo’s Annual Company Offsite (2024)

As a contributor at Mischief Makers, I am part of their global network of facilitators, ready to be brought on board for top notch workshops, programmes, trainings or specific client assignments

Jim Ekanem

A multidisciplinary journey

From Sevilla to Amsterdam

Jim Ekanem is a freelance Facilitator based in Amsterdam, dedicated to transforming design thinking & work environments through innovative and playful approaches to co-creation. With a focus on team engagement and wellbeing, Jim offers dynamic design services that simultaneously enhance productivity and foster healthier workplaces.

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