I’m an Interaction Designer based in Cologne, Germany

I started in 2003 creating HMI Concepts, Designs and Prototypes for Automotive, Electronics and Medical applications – and I still love it!

Timeline

2018 – now

My business transitioned into neueInteraktion Design and Systeme GmbH, where I continue to work on strategy, concept development, design, and implementation of complex human-machine interfaces.

Bender – concept & design throughout the whole product portfolio 2010 – ongoing
Bender – Operation room info & controller interface
Bender devices in their natural habitat…
SmartConnect – a smarthome application – 2020

2009 – 2018

I left Visteon to start my own freelance business (in the middle of the regression crisis ;-). I continued working with Visteon but now had the chance to also work with other customers and business fields like electronics and medicine.

Visteon EBee Demo Car 2013
Johnson Controls Gesture controlled HMI – 2015
Discuss – a styleguide and documentation software fully developed by me
Visteon C-Beyond Demo Car 2009
Digitale Geister, interactive mirror – Shutterstock 2014
Yangfeng Active Skin Concept 2017

2007 – 2009

Starting a new position as an automotive interaction designer at Visteon. Over the years we developed several demo cars with focus on HMI/Cockpit.

Visteon X-Wave Demo Car 2008

2003 – 2007

Finishing my study of industrial design and starting a position as an interaction Designer in the HMI (Human-Machine-Interaction) department of the automotive supplier Siemens VDO. My main focus was to develop concepts, designs and prototypes for ADAS (Advanced driver-assistance system) which then could be be tested in the in-house driving simulator.

Simens VDO Cesar 2 Demo Car 2004

Work methodology

I enjoy creating human-machine interface concepts and designs for complex products and applications, such as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in automotive, SmartHome solutions, and specialized electrical applications. I enjoy diving deep into the details and always aim for the best possible solution.

My approach is holistic and user-centered: the user’s needs and goals guide every decision. Every step of the process must align with these priorities and meet their expectations.

Understanding the full context — including user requirements, technological constraints, parameters, and stakeholder needs — is essential.

I strongly advocate for quick, early, and iterative prototyping combined with regular user testing. This process generates valuable insights, reduces risk, and ultimately saves time and effort.

Skills

I cover the entire design process, from research and ideation to concept development, prototyping, user testing, and final implementation—including visual design, animation, and documentation.

Me trying to fight a wallbox charging cable…