About Stefan
Hello,
I‘m Stefan, a senior user researcher and UX designer with roots in human factors, cognitive ergonomics and automotive engineering.
With 8 years of experience in the field of user research, usability and UX, I have developed a comprehensive view on analyzing and designing the intersection between humans and technology.
In my design approach I identify the context of use, explore user needs, specify user requirements, and test prototypes iteratively.
Based on qualitative and quantitative methods, I gain attitudinal and behavioural insights on what users think and on what they actually do. I evaluate interactive systems with a holistic view to improve the quality in use, acceptance and overall experience.
An empathic design approach, pleasure in working with users, stakeholders and colleagues plus a broad variety of methods allow me to create relevant, useful and engaging user experiences.
I enjoy supporting research teams, companies and start-ups in diverse industries with the user’s perspective.
English
Fluent
German
Native or bilingual
French
Basic
Spanish
Basic
Can work on-site
Berlin (up to 50km), Berlin (up to 100km)
Experience
- Icon IncarFreelance User Research and UX ConceptsDIGITAL AND ITOctober 2019 - January 2020 (4 months)Berlin, GermanyIcon incar is a highly specialized design consultancy for automotive user experience, connectivity concepts, mobility ecosystems and for research and development.Design and realisation of usability tests to identify user needs and usability issues within an automotive HMI. Interpretation of results as well as implementation in UX concepts combining user research insights with stakeholder requirements and technical constraints.
- Carmeq GmbHFreelance User Research and Product UXAUTOMOBILESeptember 2018 - August 2019 (1 year)Berlin, GermanyCarmeq is a Volkswagen Group company working for the international automotive and automotive supplier industries.Coordination of test cycles, user interviews, usability tests and simulator studies to identify user needs and usability improvements. Specification of automotive UI and VUI based on user needs and requirements. Validation of prototypes with qualitative user-centered test methods.
- Fresenius Kabi Digital LabFreelance UX Research and DesignMEDICALFebruary 2018 - May 2018 (4 months)Berlin, GermanyThe Fresenius Kabi Digital Lab develops, evaluates and tests digital business ideas in healthcare for current or potential business areas, products and services.User interviews, synthesis and wireframes to build a medical system that helps patients to get an appropriate and holistic aftercare service. Definition of style guides and libraries for a holistic look of products. Design of wireframes and mockups to explore user flows and product functions.
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Education
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Human FactorsTU Berlin2017In my master thesis, titled ‘Subjective evaluation of takeover requests in highly automated cars’, I designed different takeover requests implemented in a GUI-concept. The user’s evaluation made it possible to identify important aspects to improve the acceptance and successful use of future takeover strategies in autonomous cars.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Transport Systems / Automotive EngineeringTU Berlin2013In my bachelor thesis, titled ‘Inspection of human-machine-interfaces using image schemata’, I compared VW´s online configurator and the controls of a VW Golf with the user’s mental models and identified usability refinements in both systems.
Certifications
- User Experience Design: Konzeption konkretartop - Associated Institute of the Humboldt University of Berlin2017