Hi, I'm Kent de Bruin, I make software, build companies, and other visual things across design, technology, art, and everyday life.
I work on Futureland and Tella. Previously I have worked on projects ranging from personal computing, artificial intelligence, architecture, creative tooling, furniture, government and housing.
In my spare time I play tennis, spin records, make lists, shoot film, read and pile books, write drafts, take notes, watch movies, attempt to surf, run, track things, research odd topics, buy furniture, travel around, and a lot more.
Based in Amsterdam.
I love a personal, email so don't hesitate to say hi.
Latest writing
View all Great Tools Disappear Sep 2025
It Must *Be* Good Dec 2022
The Desktop Metaphor Oct 2021
Quasimode for Text Selection Mar 2021
Software is Polluting the World Apr 2020
Uber Money, Uber Everything? Dec 2019
Active research
View all- Time and the Future 163
- Artificial Complexity 42
- Words 45
- It's a Vibe 630
- Graphic 373
- Photography 108
- Community Through the Lens 72
- Interior 2030 153
- Voyager 245
- The Good Software 16
- Book Design 89
- Logos 92
Selected Projects
Futureland
Track anything
Co-founder, design, product
2023 - Now
Voyager
Allow new connections
Co-founder, branding, art direction
2024-2034
Eternal City
A timeless portrait of New York
Photography
2023
Sweet Sicilia
Exploring daily life on the southern island
Photography
2022
Sail
Multiplayer browser
Founding designer
2021-2022