Website development
Headless CMS, Next.js, design systems, and performance work. Pixel-accurate builds from Figma with production-ready architecture.
Building digital experiences with care and attention.
Principal-level website development, interactive touchscreens, React Native apps, and game-driven prototypes — crafted with modern stacks and obsessive attention to craft.
Services
Four pillars. One craft standard.
From headless CMS websites to kiosk software and playful interactives — the same bar for quality, performance, and maintainability.
Touchscreens & kiosks
Interactive SPAs for retail, HQ experiences, digital signage, and offline-first PWAs that stay up when networks do not.
Mobile with React Native
iOS and Android apps with shared codebases, careful device testing, and workflows that keep designers and engineers aligned.
Games & interactive
HTML5 and Unity experiments, mini-games, AR/VR prototypes, and playful interfaces that still respect production constraints.
Stack
Tools I reach for first
A practical toolkit shaped by agency delivery and principal-level ownership.
Next.jsTypeScriptContentfulStorybookTailwind CSSThree.jsNode.jsGraphQLReact Native
About
Principal developer. Avid tinkerer.
Matt van der Haas is the founder of VDH Design and a Principal Developer at AKQA with prior Tech Lead experience at Method and a long history of touchscreen work with ViewTV. Educated at Media Design School (Interactive Gaming, Digital Media). Passionate about shipping the highest quality user experiences with the latest technology.
Contact
Let’s build something sharp.
Available for website builds, design systems, game development, mobile work, or if you've got a fun idea to explore. Reach out directly — no forms required.