Work

Work

Work

Recent projects showcasing design leadership, product strategy, and individual contribution. Over the last decade, I have collaborated with a wide variety of companies to create exceptional user experiences that have made a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers.

Recent projects showcasing design leadership, product strategy, and individual contribution. Over the last decade, I have collaborated with a wide variety of companies to create exceptional user experiences that have made a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers.

Recent projects showcasing design leadership, product strategy, and individual contribution. Over the last decade, I have collaborated with a wide variety of companies to create exceptional user experiences that have made a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers.

Recent projects showcasing design leadership, product strategy, and individual contribution. Over the last decade, I have collaborated with a wide variety of companies to create exceptional user experiences that have made a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers.

To maintain the confidentiality of my projects,
case studies are available upon request.

To maintain the confidentiality of my projects, case studies are available upon request.

To maintain the confidentiality of my projects, case studies are available upon request.

To maintain the confidentiality of my projects, case studies are available upon request.

To maintain the confidentiality of my projects, case studies are available upon request.

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Thalia.drs — Launching a Digital Product Studio and Developing the Service Offering

Thalia.drs — Launching a Digital Product Studio and Developing the Service Offering

Thalia.drs — 
Launching a Digital Product Studio and Developing the Service Offering

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Client

My Role

Design Management
UX/UI Design
Positioning

Pitch Lead
Proposal Development

In order to transform their extensive e-commerce expertise into a service offering, I led the launch of a digital product studio for Germany's biggest book retailer Thalia. Heading pitches and creating proposals, I shaped the service portfolio to capture a growing need for product discovery and research in the market.

Additionally, I led two small design teams and provided consistent, growth-centred mentorship while managing operational aspects of design such as facilitating team rituals, creating efficient workflows and recruiting.

→    Challenge
To establish a new business unit of 45 people within a large corporation, we restructured an existing team to create a service oriented product studio to work with external clients. As part of the Thalia Berlin leadership team, I created awareness and traction to execute organizational changes to align processes, structures, and skill bases with the new strategic direction for our product studio.
→    Outcome
My pitch for the business development strategy gained the support of C-level executives, resulting in the establishment of a dedicated BizDev unit and the necessary investments for future growth. A hiring framework I created significantly strengthened our employer branding, leading to increased brand awareness among applicants and a reduced turnover rate.

Douglas App — Leading Design for Europe's Biggest Beauty Retailer

Douglas App — Leading Design for Europe's Biggest Beauty Retailer

Douglas App — Leading Design for Europe's Biggest Beauty Retailer

Douglas App — Leading Design for Europe's Biggest Beauty Retailer

Douglas App — Leading Design for Europe's Biggest Beauty Retailer

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Client

My Role

Design Management
UX/UI Design
User Research

Serving as the lead designer for Douglas, I contributed to establishing the Douglas App as the centerpiece of digital strategy within the Douglas product portfolio. Alongside managing a small team of designers, I facilitated workshops, design sprints, and lightning talks to foster empathy for users amongst teams and stakeholders.

A key initiative I led was the overhaul of the design system from web-based to native mobile (iOS and Android), improving the customer experience for over 8 Million App users.

→    Challenge
Our goal was to create an exceptional and cohesive user experience for the Douglas App while aligning with the brand's digital strategy and exploring and monetizing business opportunities from personalization and newly implemented augmented reality features. Successfully addressing this challenge required careful planning of a long term UX strategy, adherence to platform-specific design guidelines, and effective collaboration within a diverse stakeholder environment.
→    Outcome
Through our commitment to continuously foster empathy for users amongst the team and stakeholders, we successfully established user centricity at the heart of the product discovery process. The redesigned App delivered a compelling and personalized experience to Douglas customers all across Europe and distinctly contributed to accelerate revenue growth. 

Bella — Crafting a Point-of-Sale Experience that Blends Delightful CX with Streamlined Business Operations 

Bella — Crafting a Point-of-Sale Experience that Blends Delightful CX with Streamlined Business Operations 

Bella — 
Crafting a Point-of-Sale Experience that Blends Delightful CX with Streamlined Business Operations 

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Client

My Role

Design Management
UX/UI Design
Design System
User Research

Bella represents the next generation of a comprehensive point-of-sale solution, aimed at enhancing the retail experience for Europe's largest beauty retailer Douglas. I spearheaded a team of department leads to develop a detailed proposal outlining our approach, timeline, and strategy to tackle this complex challenge. Upon securing the project my role involved leading the design team, starting with extensive research to engage with employees who would be using Bella as part of their daily work.

→    Challenge
Bella needed to be a cutting-edge point-of-sale solution that would elevate the Douglas retail experience for the years to come. Our aim was to develop a comprehensive platform that seamlessly integrated with the existing backend infrastructure and processes while meeting the evolving needs of both the Douglas in-store sales team and their customers.

This involved understanding the intricacies of sales and consulting processes, identifying pain points, and designing a solution that would streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
→    Outcome
Bella was launched in over 600 stores across four countries and immediately improved the shopping experience for Douglas customers. The sales team now has a powerful tool at their disposal which enables personalized recommendations, access to customer profiles, and seamless transaction management.

Bella has optimized operational efficiency, improved customer satisfaction, and enhanced the conversion rate into the customer loyalty program. The streamlined business operations with over 20.000 monthly orders underscore its impact on Douglas' success, solidifying its position as the leading beauty retailer in Europe.

Culture Key — Reimagining the Art Experience for the Digital Age

Culture Key — 
Reimagining the Art Experience for the Digital Age

Culture Key — 
Reimagining the Art Experience for the Digital Age

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Client

My Role

Project Lead
Business Model
Brand Identity
UX/UI Design
Pitch Deck for Investors

Culture Key is an ambitious art community startup that aims to revolutionize the digital art experience by providing a platform that connects art enthusiasts directly with artists. As the project lead, I was heading the pitch to acquire Culture Key as our client and collaborated closely with the founder to define the core value proposition and shape the business model.

→    Challenge
Our goal was to establish a seamless and immersive art journey, offering a unique value proposition that would set Culture Key apart and embrace a digital-first art experience. It was essential to understand the driving needs and value creators for our customers while developing a sustainable business model that would support the growth and longevity of the platform. 
→    Outcome
To facilitate a dialogue between artists and art enthusiasts, we created a vibrant and engaging brand identity that reflected the essence of the digital art experience. Interviews with early adopters and iterative improvements to the landing page significantly improved conversion rates and opened up new opportunities in the referral program.

Tolino — Exploring the Ecosystem for the Next Generation of eBook Readers

Tolino — Exploring the Ecosystem for the Next Generation of eBook Readers

Tolino — Exploring the Ecosystem for the Next Generation of eBook Readers

Tolino — 
Exploring the Ecosystem for the Next Generation of eBook Readers

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Client

My Role

Project Lead
User Research
Service Design

After heading the pitch to acquire the eBook manufacturer Tolino as a client for Thalia-drs, I led a small team to conduct interviews with stakeholders, experts from the eBook industry, and end-users. Our objective was to evaluate the integration of new hardware into the device, resulting in new use cases and growth opportunities in an emerging customer segment.

After heading the pitch to acquire the eBook manufacturer Tolino as a client for Thalia-drs, I led a small team to conduct interviews with stakeholders, experts from the eBook industry, and end-users. Our objective was to evaluate the integration of new hardware into the device, resulting in new use cases and growth opportunities in an emerging customer segment.

After heading the pitch to acquire the eBook manufacturer Tolino as a client for Thalia-drs, I led a small team to conduct interviews with stakeholders, experts from the eBook industry, and end-users. Our objective was to evaluate the integration of new hardware into the device, resulting in new use cases and growth opportunities in an emerging customer segment.

After heading the pitch to acquire the eBook manufacturer Tolino as a client for Thalia-drs, I led a small team to conduct interviews with stakeholders, experts from the eBook industry, and end-users. Our objective was to evaluate the integration of new hardware into the device, resulting in new use cases and growth opportunities in an emerging customer segment.

→    Challenge
The challenge was to identify the most promising avenues for hardware enhancement that would resonate with customers and drive business growth. A key consideration was the impact on unit economics and the cost of integration across the Tolino ecosystem to determine the ROI of different approaches.
→    Outcome
Our insights were instrumental in shaping Tolino's product strategy and led to productive conversations between different business departments to align on a shared vision. By leveraging our findings, Tolino's teams gained a deeper understanding of their users' needs and aspirations, leading to a heightened sense of curiosity and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences.

Native Instruments — Launching the First Subscription-Based Marketplace for the Pioneer of Electronic Music Production

Native Instruments — 
Launching the First Subscription-Based Marketplace for the Pioneer of Electronic Music Production

Native Instruments — 
Launching the First Subscription-Based Marketplace for the Pioneer of Electronic Music Production

Native Instruments 
Launching the First Subscription-Based Marketplace for the Pioneer of Electronic Music Production

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Client

My Role

UX/UI Design
Service Design
Presentation Design

As a UX Strategist at Native Instruments, I was part of the digital transformation project to expand the business model into a subscription-based marketplace. This project resulted in the launch of sounds.com, which integrated the existing product portfolio into a marketplace to provide music creators with a curated library of assets for music production.

As a UX Strategist at Native Instruments, I was part of the digital transformation project to expand the business model into a subscription-based marketplace. This project resulted in the launch of sounds.com, which integrated the existing product portfolio into a marketplace to provide music creators with a curated library of assets for music production.

→    Challenge
One of the key obstacles was to align multiple fragmented user journeys from different products lines in the Native Instruments ecosystem. Each product had its own unique UI and user experience, requiring careful considerations to ensure a seamless and cohesive flow within the platform.

Additionally, moving away from one-time purchase into subscription posed new obstacles in terms of revenue generation and a bigger emphasis on retention, which required a deep understanding on how to design for continuous usage.
→    Outcome
By designing the user experience with a focus on retention, I maximized customer engagement and lowered the learning curve which expanded the value proposition to a previously untapped customer segment. Additionally, I created presentations to facilitate the onboarding of product teams to ensure alignment across the organization.

Berlin, DE
20082024 ©

Berlin, DE
20082024 ©

Berlin, DE
20082024 ©

Berlin, DE
20082024 ©

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Let's build new futures, together.

Let's build new futures, together.

Let's build new futures, together.

Let's build new futures, together.