neurocat Branding

aidkit Design System

Shpock Transactional

Shpock Icon Set

Piles

Beo Messenger

Vulture

Force Touch Exploration

App Icon Design

Gecko

Schnapsapparat

Gesture Interface

Hi, I'm Sascha.

I'm a designer with over 10 years of expertise, delivering exceptional user experiences. I excel at developing engaging user journeys based on research, crafting pixel-perfect UI, and building high-fidelity prototypes. Additionally, I have experience in 3D rendering, motion design, hardware prototyping, and creating interactive media installations.

Experience

neurocat GmbH

Feb 2022 - Present

Product Designer

  • Developed a design system and UI kit for neurocat's core software product and company identity.
  • Implemented UI redesign and core features in the React frontend.
  • Managed a design team for marketing efforts, including print, video, and website redesign.

Shpock

Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

Senior Product Designer

  • Led end-to-end design process for a new transactional user journey including design thinking workshops, rapid prototyping, and user testing.
  • Implemented a company-wide rebrand for mobile apps, creating matching icon and illustration sets.
  • Mentored and supported development of junior design team member.

Shpock

Sep 2018 - Feb 2021

UX / UI Designer

  • Designed concepts, visuals, and interactive prototypes for new features and user journeys for the Shpock mobile app and web.
  • Collaborated with product managers in a cross-functional team, applying insights from user research and A/B testing.

stellar design und engineering GmbH

Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

Interaction Designer

  • Developed web-based in-vehicle navigation experiences with realistic prototype frontends demonstrating 3D map camera moves and multi-touch UI.
  • Built and deployed a backend map server on a Raspberry Pi for integration into vehicle simulators at the customer site.
  • Explored new interactions enabled by Apple's »Force Touch« technology using cordova for potential use in the automotive space.

Freelance work

2012 - 2016

UI Designer

  • Designed the interface for various multi-media installations used for exhibitions by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht.
  • Created 3D visualizations for interactive installations.
  • Designed and developed portfolio website for local street artist.

stellar design und engineering GmbH

Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

Interaction Design Intern

Application design and prototyping work for automotive clients at stellar design und engineering GmbH, Ulm.

Education

Hochschule für Gestaltung
Schwäbisch Gmünd

Sep 2011 - Feb 2015

Bachelor of Arts from HfG

Received degree in 'Interaction Design' with a final grade of 1.4.

University of Technology Sydney

Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

Semester Abroad

Studied 3D modeling and animation, user-oriented design and computer programming subjects

Gymnasium Korntal‑Münchingen

Sep 2000 - Apr 2010

Abitur

Graduated from Academic Secondary School

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Expert in Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Blender, Illustrator, etc. for design and content creation
  • Intermediate in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React for front-end development

User-oriented design

  • Conducted user research, interviews, and usability testing to inform design decisions
  • Applied design thinking methodologies to develop user-centric solutions

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Mentored junior designers and provided line management to support growth and collaboration
  • Collaborated closely with product managers and developers to ensure cohesive design implementation

Contact

Please note that I'm not hiring and will not respond to unsolicited service offers.


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