About Me

I’m Katharina, a UX Designer with a 10-year foundation in Architecture—two worlds that have taught me how to balance rigorous structure with fluid creativity.

Bridging Complexity and Clarity: My work spans high-stakes cultural projects, museum experiences, and digital health explorations. I thrive on turning complex systems into intuitive, beautiful solutions. Whether I’m designing a multi-feature platform or a focused utility, my emphasis remains on accessibility, visual coherence, and human connection.

The Technical Bridge: I don’t just design visions; I speak the language of build. With hands-on coding skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, I bridge the gap between creative intent and technical execution. This allows me to collaborate with engineering teams as a high-fidelity partner to bring robust ideas to life.

Design Philosophy: Great design is an act of empathy. It requires curiosity, a willingness to explore new perspectives, and a commitment to meticulous craft. That is exactly what I bring to every project—whether it’s physical, digital, or somewhere in between.

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1. Education & Credentials

Dipl.-Ing. Architektur | (~M.Sc. Architecture)

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

2. Areas of Expertise

  • Product: UX/UI Design, Visual Systems, Conversational AI

  • Spatial: 3D & Parametric Design, Architectural Systems

  • Strategy: User Research, Information Architecture

3. Professional UX Workflow

  • Research & Strategy: User Journey Mapping, Personas, Competitive Audits

  • Ideation: Rapid Iteration (Crazy 8s), "How Might We" Frameworks

  • Prototyping: High-Fidelity Mockups (Figma), Paper Wireframing

  • Evaluation: Usability Studies, Stakeholder Interviews

  • Inclusive Design: Accessibility Audits & WCAG Standards

4. Technical Stack (The "IT-Knowledge")

  • Design: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud (Ps, Id, Ai, Ae), Animate, Maya

  • Development: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Git, JSON-APIs

  • Frameworks: Angular & React (Basics), Java, C, SQLite

  • Architecture & 3D: Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCad

  • CMS: WordPress, Drupal, Squarespace

5. Sound Design & Acoustic Intelligence

  • The Skill: Orchestration and soundscape design

  • The Vision: Exploring how AI-driven acoustic analysis can improve urban living (Noise Mitigation) and bridge the communication gap between species (Bio-acoustic translation).

  • The UX Angle: Designing "Auditory Interfaces" that prioritize human focus and reduce sensory overload.

Say Hello

If you're interested in thoughtful design, experimental tools, or just want to chat about building better digital spaces:

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    My Architectural Portfolio:

    Selection of my architectural works.

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