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Profile
I identify as an enabler, who is obsessed with structure. Throughout my career, I have done UX research for FinTech, led Design Thinking programs, facilitated workshops – always ready to question the status-quo while staying true to my values. I co-organize and host Service Design Drinks Berlin.
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Experience
Work
Freelance Service Designer & Researcher
since 2024
UX Researcher EMEA
2025, PayPal SE (DE)
Lead Service Designer
2022–2025, Futurice GmbH
Senior Consultant Insights & Design
2021–2022, Beluga Strategic Design
Program Lead & Service Designer
2017-20, HPI School of Design Thinking
Freelance Design Thinking Facilitator
2017-2019, HPI Academy GmbH
Innovation Designer
2017, Mandalah Berlin Gmbh
Education
MFA Transdisciplinary Design
2015-17, The New School – Parsons School of Design
MA Textile & Surface Design
2014-15, Weißensee Art Academy
BA Textile & Surface Design
2010-14, Weißensee Art Academy
Independent Projects
Co-Organizer & Host
since 2023, Service Design Drinks Berlin
Co-Initiator & Designer
2020-2021, "Was Fehlt hier?" Platz der Einheit, Potsdam
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