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Joris Groen
Interaction Design

Joris Groen

Behavioral psychologist

Faculty Profile

Joris Groen is a behavioral psychologist with over 25 years of experience in UX design, including 4.5 years at Booking.com. He is also a best-selling author of Online Influence.

During his cognitive psychology studies, Joris specialized in human-computer interaction. In 2012, he founded the digital design agency Buyerminds, which became an international leader in behavioral design and conversion optimization. His teams significantly improved the performance of numerous digital platforms for clients such as KLM, Mercedes, Vodafone, Philips, and BYD.

Drawing on his experience in applying psychology to design and optimize digital products, Joris wrote the book Online Influence. The book quickly topped the business book charts, won an award for Marketing Textbook of the Year, and was translated into several languages, including Chinese and Thai.

Experience

  • Jul 2024 - Present

    UX Lead and Conversion Consultant (Freelance)

    Freelance

  • Nov 2019 - Jun 2024

    Senior Designer

    Booking.com

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2021 ·

    Best-Selling Author of 'Online Influence'

    Online Influence Institute

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2019

    Creative Director | Co-Founder

    Buyerminds

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2012

    Interaction Designer

    Boondoggle

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2011

    Film Producer

    Wudenshu

  • Apr 2007 - Dec 2008

    Interaction Designer

    Informaat

  • Jan 2001 - Mar 2007

    Interaction Designer

    Freelance

  • 2001 - 2006

    Lecturer

    The Hague University of Applied SciencesThe

  • 2000 - 2001

    UX architect

    Cambridge Technology Partners

  • 1996 - 1997

    Researcher

    TNO

  • 1996 - 1997

    Researcher

    Institute for User System Interaction

  • 1995 - 1995

    Visiting Scholar

    Human Interface Technology Laboratory

Education

  • MA, Cognitive PsychologyMA, Cognitive Psychology

    Universiteit Leiden

  • 2020 - 2020

    Tiny Habits Certified Coach

    Learn Behavior Design with BJ Fogg, PhD

  • Propedeuse Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

    Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

Courses by Joris

Interaction Design

Behavioral Design for Online Success

03 Feb - 21 Feb 2025

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