Hi there!
My name is Josef, but most people call me Joe. I’m a 26 year old UX Designer and Creative Technologist from Ingolstadt, Germany.
Coming from a background in both computer science and design, I love connecting the dots between technical constraints and user satisfaction. My work focus usually adapts according to the project and moves seamless between Design, Software Development and Strategy. In my free time, I am on a never-ending journey to become a language polyglot, love painting contemporary art and play a lot of soccer.
Education-wise I graduated from the technical university Ingolstadt with a Bachelor and Master of Science in User Experience Design. I am specialized in the automotive sector working for icon incar, BMW and currently for Audi. But I am always open to a new perspective and appreciate every given opportunity.
Personal values I live by
Follow your passion
Channel your energy into something you believe in. If you feel like you’re supposed to be doing something, then just do it.
Always be learning
Being a human is a constant work in progress. We continuously need to challenge ourselves in order to grow and improve.
Embrace compassion
Ultimately, we are all sharing the same wants and needs. Practicing compassion brings happiness into your life as well as others.
My Big Five for Life
Be inspiring for other people and have a positive influence on them every day.
Work and live in a foreign country and travel the world for at least two months per year.
Improve the lives of others by solving their problems in creative and innovative ways through technology.
Speak English, French, Russian, and Chinese fluently and have meaningful relationships with foreign friends.
Exercise my mind and body daily, to learn something new every day and, always keep growing.
Inspired by
The Big Five for Life
by John P. Strelecky
What I'm currently up to
Currently reading
Letters from a Stoic
by Seneca
Currently learning
Python for Data Science
and Machine Learning
Currently listening
to Jazz Vibes Playlist
by Spotify
How my personal life makes me a better UX Designer
Traveling and learning languages taught me
to embrace all cultures and diversity. People's thinking and acting are constantly reflected by their cultural heritage. Trying to learn as much as I can about intercultural differences helps me to better empathize with future users as well as my colleagues around the world. It allows me to quickly adjust to new challenges in life and makes me an open-minded person.
exploring the language and culture of my girlfriend in Kyiv
receiving my first mandarin certificate at the LTL Mandarin school in Beijing
making some awesome new friends in china
finding a new hobby during my semester abroad in San Diego
Playing football taught me
to work together towards a common goal. Teamwork is everything and if we all help one another, everybody wins. To do so you need to applaud other's efforts, acknowledge their successes and encourage them in their pursuit. If your team couldn't win this time, you need to accept that failure is also a part of life. It is the courage to continue that counts.
working towards the goal
getting back up after losing a game
"the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" - Aristotele
enjoying the post-match with my teammates
Painting and drawing taught me
that everyone needs a creative outlet of some sort. May it be drawing, painting, singing or writing. Do what makes you happy and be proud of your creativity. Because in the end showing your work to others and receiving feedback isn't something you have to be afraid of.
enjoying the first day of spring
trying to impove my drawing skills
had a great art night with my siblings
just an impression of my paintings