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UX Systems × Product Designer × Conversational AI × Visual Sto

About Me

I’m Katharina, a Product Designer with a background in computational architecture — two worlds that have taught me to balance rigorous structure with fluid creativity.

Bridging Complexity and Clarity: My work spans high-stakes architectural projects, museum AI guides, and device recycling systems. I thrive on turning complex systems into intuitive, beautiful solutions. Whether I’m architecting a multi-platform token system or a focused consumer 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 front-end and AI prototyping skills (HTML, CSS, JS, Python, Cursor IDE), 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 and precision. 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.

Katharina Cembik

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

  • AI & Creative Tech: Cursor IDE, Generative/Agentic UI, LLM Prototyping

  • 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:

Email
katharina.cembik@posteo.de

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    My Architectural Portfolio:

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