About me

I love making the complex simple

With over two decades in software and product design, I specialize in creating user-centered, scalable solutions and have led design teams for over a decade. My work blends a deep understanding of business needs with a strong focus on users, delivering complex design systems aligned with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).‍

Skills and Expertise

• Design Systems
• Emotional Design
• Information Architecture
• Human Centered Design
• Interaction Design
• Rapid Prototyping
• Responsive Web Design
• Usability Testing
• User Experience
• Wireframing

Digital Product Development

• AI-Assisted Design
• Customer Journey Mapping
• DesignOps - Process Optimization ie Code to Design, Tooling, Scaling
• Heuristic Evaluation
• Lean UX & Lean Product Development
• Product Discovery
• UX Research

Process and Business Competencies

• Business Requirements
• Process Design
• Storytelling in Product Development
• Scrum & Agile Management
• Stakeholder Management - Effective Communication and Coordination with Various Stakeholders

Developer Tools & Technologies

• AI Technologies - Experience with AI frameworks and technologies for developing intelligent software solutions
• API Integration - Knowledge of integrating and designing APIs into software solutions
• Figma, PenPot, Axsure, Adobe Creative Suite and many more
• Gitlab, Github, MS Foundation Server, Jira, Confluence
• HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Python
• Software Quality - Security by Design, Privacy by Design, Software Testing Methods, Continuous Integration and Delivery
• Version Control and Collaboration - Experience working with development teams using version control systems

Management & Leadership

• Communication and Leadership
• Design Thinking in Leadership
• Team Building - Building and fostering effective, creative teams

About me personally

I love helping people through ideas and services to improve their lives, this is what motivates me in the long run.
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• I am father of two and happiliy married
• I have a cute dog and love being outdoors
• I enjoy gravel biking, have been doing extreme sports for many years
• I like challenges

My portfolio shows how I combine a deep understanding of design with technical skills to create products that are not only user-friendly, but also commercially successful. As a versatile designer with extensive leadership experience and expertise in AI-enabled design, I am able to cut through complex requirements and create innovative solutions that are aesthetically pleasing as well as functional and accessible.

Despite my successes, I have also gained valuable experience when great products did not achieve the commercial success I had hoped for. These experiences have sharpened my understanding of the importance of market orientation and the need for a strong link between design, business strategy, and execution. They taught me that the success of a product lies not only in its design, but also in its positioning in the market and in its collaboration with stakeholders.

‍I enjoy working with others and value the creative exchange within a team. Together we can develop the best ideas, overcome complex challenges, and create products that are not only functional and beautiful, but also successful.

Let's shape the future of digital product design and AI-driven innovation together!
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I enjoy getting feedback from you. 😀
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