14 February 2025
A part of Hermanshöhen
Every six months, a hiking trip—but this time, we crossed the border to walk the Hermanshöhen. Stunning Teutoburgerwald, already a year ago—and now finally, the video!
22 November 2023
My minimal phone experiment
For years, I have viewed my phone as an annoying distraction. In this piece, I write my findings about two months without a distracting smartphone, but a minimal phone.
16 March 2023
Donjon from Age of Empires 2 in Lego
My first attempt to build a Lego MOC, the Donjon from Age of Empires 2.
28 November 2021
Two-day hike Elspeet
Two-day hike through the Veluwe from Nunspeet to Elspeet, passing forests, heathlands, and castles.
16 September 2020
A few seconds of real rest
Usually when I walk I am lost in thought. I see my surroundings but do not perceive it. For a long time I did not consciously realize this. By consciously dealing with this, I can walk with more peace and appreciation from time to time.
14 September 2020
Cable frustration
Too many connections and too many cables, how I reduce everything to one cable.
28 January 2019
The Inner Critic in Landscape Photography
The inner critic often tells you you’re not good enough, but it’s crucial to be aware of this voice. Recognizing the critic can help you pursue your dreams without holding yourself back.
21 December 2018
Using ancient lenses as a backup
Using old lenses as a backup can surprisingly work well, even in landscape photography. They’re not a replacement for your main lenses but won’t disappoint in case of failure.
28 April 2017
54 Dolmens
Photographing 54 dolmens for a book was a big challenge, but with proper preparation and drone shots of the largest ones, it was a success.
04 January 2017
Nikki the Heidewachtel 1 year
Nikki the Heidewachtel is now 1 year old, and in this article, I look back on her first year. From the challenging start to the stability she has reached now, it has been a learning year for both Nikki and me as her owner.
04 October 2016
Karwendel hut tour
The 2016 Karwendel Hut Trek was an adventurous five-day hike through the Austrian mountains. We stayed in mountain huts and discovered beautiful photo spots. A tough but rewarding experience!
22 September 2016
The rugged island of Madeira
Our trip to rugged Madeira started at night. The island offers surprising diversity, from dry plains to jungle-like interiors and hidden waterfalls. A perfect place to recharge.
03 May 2016
Nikki 16 weeks
By now Nikki has been with us for 8 weeks. Naughty, enthusiastic, but incredibly sweet.
01 February 2016
Pups born
On January 8th, Venna, a Small Munsterlander, gave birth to 8 puppies. We’re bringing a female home in March. Here’s a glimpse of the first photos!
25 January 2016
South Africa Highlights
A trip through South Africa offers unique experiences: from a game drive in Kruger Park to the impressive Tsitsikamma forests and meeting local communities. An unforgettable experience filled with contrasts between nature and culture.
09 December 2015
Refresh: The meetup for designers and front end developers
Refresh brings designers and front-end developers together to inspire and grow. Regular meet-ups with talks, discussions, and fun in Groningen and Amsterdam.
06 October 2015
Onlands in the evening
The Onlanden in the evening is magical, but sometimes you have to weather rain showers to capture the right mood. ND filters help capture the calmness of the water.
20 September 2015
The Gold of the Onlands
The Onlanden is stunning, but nature doesn’t always cooperate. What started as a search for a beautiful landscape turned into an unexpected bird photography adventure.
10 September 2015
The Fellowship of the Hardangervidda
Six friends brave the rain and wind during an epic trek through the Hardangervidda in Norway. Together, they overcome challenges and enjoy the breathtaking nature.
26 May 2015
Element Queries
Element queries allow adjusting module content based on its own width rather than the viewport, making responsive design more flexible. They complement media queries for better layout control.
12 May 2015
Choose a Friend
The process of choosing a dog was an adventure in itself. From comparing breeds to visiting kennels, and eventually the choice fell on the Heidewachtel. Exciting times!
28 April 2015
The Story of the Train
On the train, everyone is a story. From the man with his coffee to the woman on the phone. It is a source of inspiration, where you can create the lives of others in your imagination.
28 April 2015
Weight Obsession
For my trek in Norway, I started paying attention to the weight of my gear. Lighter is better, but a tripod weighing 1.6 kg still counts! Next week, practice in Drenthe.
17 April 2015
Lacey, Nikki and Bas
Lacey, Nikki and Bas taught me important lessons about dogs, from hunting to respect and friendship, which form the foundation for my current relationship with dogs.
11 March 2015
Sketch vs Photoshop
The article compares Sketch and Photoshop, highlighting Sketch’s speed, flexibility with artboards, vector-based design, small file sizes, and easy export, while noting some usability issues with layer selection.
08 January 2015
How to set up an inline SVG sprite
Learn how to set up an inline SVG sprite for scalable, adjustable icons. This guide covers everything from creating SVG symbols to implementing them on your web page with CSS styling.
01 January 2015
Disconnected
A challenging hike at nearly 3000 meters, surrounded by rocks and breathtaking views, leads to a feeling of complete disconnection from the world—only the present moment and nature remain.
18 December 2014
My 6 hour workday
A personal experiment working 6-hour days revealed pros like better prioritization and rest, but also cons like lack of time for design and personal activities. Ultimately, 8-hour days feel more manageable.
15 November 2014
Appelbergen
To test my Canon 6D's video quality and capabilities, I made a short video in the Appelbergen. It was early in the morning and the sun was truly beautiful.
10 November 2014
Eating the hamburger on the mobile web
Exploring alternatives to the hamburger icon for mobile navigation, highlighting issues with iOS Safari and proposing bottom navigation for easier access and visibility of website elements on mobile.
05 September 2014
Blind: Fountain
03 September 2014
Blind: Inheritance
15 August 2014
Blind: Sandwich
13 August 2014
Blind: Summary
04 July 2014
Light, lighter, lightest, lightestest
A systematic approach to Sass variables using a version number system for consistency provides more flexibility and structure without deviating from the basic principles.
27 June 2014
Cycles: Design in an Iterative Workflow
Cycles is a flexible, iterative design approach that divides the work into short sprints, enabling constant client involvement and continuous improvement of the product.
24 January 2014
Expectation Management for Designers
Expectation management is the key to successful collaboration with clients. Involve them early on and prevent misunderstandings to achieve a design that truly aligns with their vision.
15 November 2013
Community and Miscommunications
Creating a positive online community, such as Focussion, requires strategies to combat miscommunication and negativity. Principles such as fewer rules, clarity, and patience help keep the atmosphere congenial.
03 May 2013
Collaboration tools
At Studio Wolf, we use tools such as Dropbox, Flow, and Hipchat to improve efficiency. Dropbox provides centralized file storage, Flow helps with task management, and Hipchat prevents distractions in communication.
03 April 2013
Performance is design
Good performance is essential for good design. Reducing page sizes, optimizing images, and minimizing code improves speed, which benefits both the user experience and the design itself.
15 February 2013
Distraction Makes You Dumb
Distraction makes it difficult to concentrate. By limiting digital stimuli and building in moments of calm, you can be more productive and make better decisions.
31 December 2012
2012: A Spectacular Year
In 2012, Studio Wolf grew: Kris became our first employee, a new identity was launched, and projects like Taiga and adaptive content came to life. We look forward to 2013.
30 November 2012
Open Device Lab Groningen
Groningen lacks an Open Device Lab. Ideas are being shared for a hybrid model or online community to share devices for testing. Interested? Email your devices to aljan@studiowolf.nl.
23 October 2012
Sass Placeholders
Sass Placeholders help reduce repetition in CSS by using the %selector. Through @extend, we can apply common styles without duplicating code in the output.
26 September 2012
Bye bye Photoshop
The Smashing Conference emphasized reducing the use of Photoshop in web design. The focus is on HTML/CSS for efficiency, while Photoshop remains useful for mood and details that are difficult to capture in code.
27 July 2012
Coloring with Sass
22 June 2012
Retina data conflict
Retina screens offer stunning resolution, but increase file sizes and affect mobile data usage. Solutions like responsive images and media queries help, but there’s still no perfect solution for data consumption.