Services
Product Discovery
From 0 to 1, I partner with you to help uncover and define your product capabilities. Through user interviews, research, and competitive analysis, I guide you and your team through the product discovery process to identify the core user needs and business opportunities. Together, we validate ideas, test assumptions, and build a product that solves user problems that really matter. This process ensures that your product achieves product-market fit, creating the foundation for sustainable success.
Product Design
From initial concept to final delivery, I craft digital products that are both – functional and beautiful. My design process is centered around user needs, ensuring that each design is intuitive and enhances the user experience. By blending creativity with usability, I help clients create products that engage users and deliver measurable results. Whether you’re launching a new product or refining an existing one, I bring a holistic approach to designing digital solutions that meet both – business goals and user expectations.
Design Systems
I have specialized in creating scalable design systems that streamline the product development process and ensure consistency across all platforms. A design system is more than just a collection of components; it’s a living framework that supports collaboration between design and engineering and increases scalability. I build systems that are flexible, maintainable, and tailored to your brand, enabling teams to design and develop with speed and consistency. Whether you’re starting from scratch or optimizing an existing system, I bring the expertise to deliver a robust, well-documented design foundation.
Case Studies
Tacto
The next-generation procurement operating system for SMEs. Tacto´s data-driven software builds sustainable supply chains by enabling SMEs to reduce complexity and leverage savings potential.
Awake Mobility
A platform for predictive maintenance solutions for fleets by analyzing real-time vehicle data. Helps fleet operators reduce downtime, optimize maintenance, and improve efficiency with actionable insights.
Delicous Data
Delicious Data is the AI operating system for businesses in the food sector. Artificial intelligence creates competitive advantages while reducing sellouts and food waste.
I’m Michael, a Munich-based freelance Product Design and Design Systems Expert.
With over 9 years of experience, I have specialized in building functional, scalable products and design systems. I am passionate about transforming complex problems into intuitive solutions that deliver value to users and businesses. My approach is strategic, user-centric and driven by numbers. AI is my best digital-sparing partner. I enjoy collaborating closely with product owners, developers, and founders. Here starts the magic.
When I’m not designing, you can find me on my bike, cross-country skiing in the Alps, or in the kitchen. Sometimes, I shot photos, but that is another story. I would love to collaborate with you if you’re looking for a design partner to bring your ideas to life and scale your product.
Recommendations
Johannes Groll
Founder & CPO of Tacto
As the CPO of Tacto, I had the pleasure of working with Michael. His expertise in the field is exceptional. With a wealth of knowledge in UX & UI design and a hands-on mentality, he transformed our product to the next level within a short timeframe. Michael consistently focuses on addressing user needs and solving their problems. He possesses the ability to reframe every challenge as an opportunity, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the table. Additionally, his collaborative nature makes him a true asset to the team, effortlessly working and communicating effectively with colleagues from all departments. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael for any UI/UX design project, as he consistently delivers outstanding results.
Jakob Breuninger
Founder & CTO of Delicious Data
I have had the privilege of collaborating with Michael during two crucial phases at Delicious Data. Michael’s contributions as a Product Designer were instrumental in scaling our AI platform: He played a key role in developing our UX strategy from scratch and establishing a foundational design system. Through product discovery and user testing, he provided invaluable insights. What sets him apart is not just his expertise in design but his remarkable ability to quickly gain the domain knowledge required to build a great product. Michael has left a lasting imprint on our team and product. I look forward to the possibility of our paths crossing again 🚀
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