Industrial Design & Innovation
Wacom MobileStudio Pro4th gen 2018
Industrial Design & UX Research
Wacom Cintiq Pro line-up2017/2018
Design & 3D Visualisation
Braun shaver and new design language2009/2011
Design & Strategy
Wacom One pen display2020
Design & Product Management
Wacom Pro Pen family2016–2018
Why I Design
good design delights people every day, directly addresses their needs and provides new opportunities.
I want to take responsibility for building today what we desire tomorrow for a better everyday.
I like to engage for brands, who care for users.
I love to design for what matters.
What I Do
globally experienced in design and strategy I'm passionate about building meaningful product experiences. always with the user in mind I'm seeking for innovative solutions with an eye for detail and love to push the boundaries. telling relatable stories I help drive business by actively creating the value at the front end.
Skills
design thinking
solution creation with excellent understanding in user centric design processes starting with research by accurate observation to define and ideate innovative concepts finally confirmed by iterative prototype testings at varied fidelity
industrial design
professional skilled design development up to the detail with deep understanding of materials and processes, long time experienced in maintaining design from concept ideation to prototyping and mass production with engineering and manufacturers, e.g. ODM's in China
design strategy & brand identity
building strategic design and innovation management concepts to sustainable grow business by accurate value proposition balancing desirability, feasibility and viability
UX research
always starting with the user in mind, empathizing their world first with wide experience in user research and user testing sessions in Europe, North America and Japan
product management
executing on design strategies with strong business development by accurate product feature definition and line-up to tell relatable, emotive stories that bridge the gap between a brand's voice and tactical product benefits
education
teaching industrial design at the University of Wuppertal, focusing on design process and advanced use of digital tools
