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Who I am

I’m Iris De Rijcker, born and raised in the beautiful city of Antwerp in Belgium.

I help small organisations and non-profits bring clarity to their digital processes - and I support people in working with everyday tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint or collaborative platforms with confidence rather than hesitation.

I work at the intersection of technology, communication and human behaviour - designing calm, practical solutions that make digital work simpler, not heavier.

My approach is always the same: listen first, then build thoughtfully.

Clarity and calm in digital processes

I’ve always been drawn to complexity - not because I enjoy it, but because I enjoy making it lighter.

Over the years, I’ve seen that when digital tools feel overwhelming, the issue is rarely the people - it’s how systems are designed and introduced.

I start by slowing things down: listening to how work actually happens and what truly matters. From there, I help create structures and automations that support people rather than get in the way.

If I build something for you, you’ll also understand how it works - so you feel confident, independent, and in control.

IrisWorks – Digital grew out of that belief: that technology should serve people quietly, respectfully, and with intention.

Confidence in digital tools

Alongside my work in digital transformation, I’ve spent many years teaching people how to work with everyday digital tools. That experience shapes everything I do.

I’ve seen how quickly uncertainty can grow around technology - often not because tools are difficult, but because people lack clear explanations and confidence. What looks like resistance is usually hesitation.

I enjoy slowing things down, explaining things clearly, and helping people realise that most tools are far less intimidating than they seem.

That’s why training is a natural part of my work - whether as a standalone session or alongside a system I’ve helped design. The goal is always the same: confidence, independence, and ease.

IrisWorks – Digital exists to support that shift - from digital overwhelm to calm understanding.

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A quieter creative side

Outside of my work in digital processes, I also compose film-inspired orchestral and piano music.

Music is where I slow down completely - listening, shaping, and letting things unfold with patience rather than efficiency. In many ways, it’s the same mindset I bring to my digital work: structure in service of feeling, and simplicity that creates space.

It’s a small, ongoing side project, and very much a learning journey - but for me, it’s an essential reminder that I’m not a technologist first. I’m a creator who happens to use technology as a tool.

If you’re curious, you’ll find this side of my work under Music, maestro!

A few things about my background

  • Over 20 years of experience across education and public organisations

  • Strong teaching background in digital skills and workplace tools

  • Focus on reducing digital overwhelm and building confidence

  • Experienced with Office 365, automation and AI-supported workflows

  • Working remotely, internationally