Creative web projects engineered by Sam van Noord

I combine my past experience and my broad business & technical knowledge to design and build digital and analog experiences that feel personal. Below you'll find a curated mix of past projects I can show off.

Autokostenvergelijken.nl screenshot

Autokostenvergelijken.nl

Web AppPersonal ProjectData-driven
Date: September 2026 - ongoingTime spent: Ongoing development

An independent Dutch calculator for comparing the estimated monthly and annual costs of up to three cars. It combines RDW vehicle data with transparent, adjustable assumptions and current price sources to show running costs and break-even points across petrol, diesel, LPG, hybrid, and electric drivetrains.

Home Assistant smart home setup screenshot

Home Assistant smart home setup

Smart HomePersonal ProjectAutomation
Date: May - July 2025Time spent: Ongoing tinkering

Centralized Philips Hue, IKEA TRADFRI, and Sonoff devices into a Home Assistant OS hub on a Raspberry Pi with DuckDNS remote access and HACS automations. Built a hallway tablet control panel using WallPanel, custom Sweet Home 3D floorplans, and voice routines to manage lighting, blinds, and media throughout the apartment.

Japtocht screenshot

Japtocht

EventCommunityWordPress
Date: Active: 2019 - 2022 | Disbanded in 2023Time spent: ~30 hours on the website

What started as a car drive organised primarily for myself and friends, turned into a public event. It went on for some years, with me and my ex girlfriend creating some merchandise and getting enthousiasts together for scenic drives.

Let's build something delightfully useful

If you're brewing an idea that needs a friendly face to help make it reality, let me know. I work best with folks who care about fast feedback loops, humane interfaces, and creating something interesting.

  • Have you seen my hobby page? I do that nerd stuff for fun.
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