Ev Henke
Lecturer, UX Prototyping & Introduction to Figma
Experience
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 yearParis, France
Lecturer, UX Prototyping & Introduction to Figma
Gobelins Paris
- Lecture as part of the professional UX Design certification program at Gobelins.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 yearVisual Design and Brand Strategy
Mozak
- I worked with Mozak, an upcoming IIoT startup, on their brand strategy, conducted vision workshops and created a communication strategy that reflects the commonly defined archetypes.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 yearUser Research
The Talent Institute
- I collaborated with the Talent Institute in consulting startups in a Pet Tech accelerator program, analyzing and synthesizing customer interviews.
- I developed user segments, provided strategic insights and actionable recommendations to guide decisions and help the startup position itself.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 yearFrance
Business Research and Innovation
GRDF Biomethane
- With the French natural gas distribution company GRDF (a subsidiary of the multinational EDF), we explored how the national gas distribution network could be expanded in the most economical and exhaustive way.
- We studied the current landscape, production and cost factors as well as national goals and legal regulations, visualised our learnings and prototyped early ideas for a simulator helping to identify expansion potential.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 yearVolunteer UX Teacher
ReDI School for Digital Integration
- Online UX courses for migrants with diverse backgrounds.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
3 yearsUX Design Lead
LESER
- Together with kuehlhaus, I supported their client, a leading safety valve manufacturer, in expanding and improving their digital services and took a leading role in the research and conception of a resource center and the design integration of a simulator.
- The complex nature of safety valves and their interdependencies required ongoing coordination with various internal roles and a carefully crafted UX strategy to ensure seamless integration.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 yearUX and UI Design
WS Audiology
- In the course of a large-scale rebranding, the hearing aids company WS Audiology redesigned their digital products.
- I supported DieProduktMacher in creating and documenting responsive components, expanding the existing design system in Figma while ensuring scalability across devices and accessibility for the elderly target group.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 yearsUX Design Lead
BMW
- I joined MyBMW’s UX team as a lead designer for the My Trips statistics feature, the most requested feature at the time.
- My role encompassed the entire process from concept to launch, including project scoping, coordination with multiple teams, planning, research, journey mapping, use case development, data visualization, app integration, quality assurance, overseeing overarching dependencies, ensuring accessibility and integration into the existing design library.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 yearsGermany
UX Design Lead and UI Design
FOM
- I joined kuehlhaus to lead a UX team of four to design a responsive Online Campus for Germany’s largest private business school FOM.
- The first functional MVP was launched just 4 months later, featuring a comprehensive dashboard and essential academic services.
- My role covered project scoping, planning and coordination, stakeholder management, user research, ideation, visual design, prototyping, and establishing a scalable multi-brand design system from scratch.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 yearsMentor, UX Design
UX Design Bootcamp
- Provided one-on-one mentorship of 4 students during a 10 months online program.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 yearFrance
Service Design and UX Research
DesignGouv / DINUM
- As a senior product designer, I joined the direction of digital affairs of the French Government (DINUM) and helped to improve the online platform for vehicle registration, processing 10 million license requests per year.
- I executed a large audit of the online process, with a high focus on accessibility, used mixed-methods research to gain a better understanding of frictions and prototyped accessible design solutions aligned with government standards.
- I introducing the newly rolled out Design System preparing the platform for the visual transition.
- The satisfaction rate of the service increased by 10% in the following year.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 yearInteraction Design
IXDS
- With IXDS, I developed and prototyped innovative in-car interaction concepts for next-generation models.
- This included crafting user scenarios, storyboards, and both digital and physical prototypes to create seamless customer experiences.
- Our work spanned enabling hands-free interactions, integrating intelligent, context-aware strategies, and experimenting with light and innovative materials for enhanced interactive experiences.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 yearFrance
Workshop Facilitator
Designer Éthiques & Frequence École
- With the French association Designer Éthiques, I facilitated workshops around ethical design and the environmental impact of digital technology during Super Demain, a public exhibition organized by Frequence École.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 yearUX Research and Service Design
Futurice
- I joined forces with Futurice on several automotive projects.
- My role included leading client workshops and user research, prototyping for an internal production tool.
- In another project, I contributed to field research on autonomous trucks to assess their potential and limitations.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 yearUX Design
tado°
- I concepted and prototyped tado°’s new boiler maintenance feature based on insights from previously conducted interviews and surveys findings.
- I ensured the feature addressed user motivation, country-specific regulations, and seamlessly integrated into the app’s navigation structure.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 yearLyon, France
Guest Lecturer
École Bellecour Lyon
- Delivered guest lectures in Graphic Design, Creative Coding, and Ethics & Design.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 yearsUX and Voice UI Design
Bixby (Samsung)
- I joined Bixby just before the launch in the German-speaking market.
- I designed voice interactions and facilitated the integration of partner services in mobility, fitness, nutrition, and tourism.
- I worked closely with capsule developers, ensuring quality and brand consistency, creating scenarios, use cases, and voice user interface diagrams.
- I helped partners craft voice-first user experience strategies, and aligned designs across global teams for a consistent experience.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 yearFrance
Workshop Facilitator
Designer Éthiques & Frequence École
- With the French association Designer Éthiques, I facilitated workshops around ethical design and the environmental impact of digital technology during Super Demain, a public exhibition organized by Frequence École.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 yearUX Consulting and Service Design
Idean (Capgemini)
- I provided agile design coaching and process analysis for a large-scale digital transformation program.
- This included analyzing and optimizing the internal sales process, conducting stakeholder interviews, visualizing current processes to identify opportunities, and facilitating actions.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
5 yearsLyon, France
Lecturer, Introduction to UX
CPE Lyon
- Taught a 24-hour Master programme course.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 yearGermany
Field Research
Mozilla
- With Mozilla’s Audience Insight team, I conducted field research on the German Conscious Choosers, contributed in participant recuitment, planning, execution and reporting of research results.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 yearInteraction Design
IXDS
- With IXDS, I developed and prototyped innovative in-car interaction concepts for next-generation models.
- This included crafting user scenarios, storyboards, and both digital and physical prototypes to create seamless customer experiences.
- Our work spanned enabling hands-free interactions, integrating intelligent, context-aware strategies, and experimenting with light and innovative materials for enhanced interactive experiences.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 yearParis, France
Guest Lecturer
ISCOM Paris
- Delivered guest lectures in Graphic Design, Creative Coding, and Ethics & Design.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 yearLyon, France
Guest Lecturer
University Lyon 2
- Delivered guest lectures in Graphic Design, Creative Coding, and Ethics & Design.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
3 yearsUX Lead and UI Design
Freeletics
- UI and UX design for Freeletics’ bodyweight and nutrition apps in close collaboration with the product management and dev team.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
1 yearParis, France
Guest Lecturer
ISCOM Paris
- Delivered guest lectures in Graphic Design, Creative Coding, and Ethics & Design.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 yearsMunich, Germany
Mentor
Wayra (Telefónica / O2)
- Supported Telefónica’s startup accelerator Wayra and mentored the first two Munich cohorts.
Jan 2012 - Present
13 years 7 monthsFreelance Product & Service Designer
- My freelance work spans the full design process, from research to successful product launches.
- Depending on the project scope, I either oversee the entire design process or focus on specific parts, always prioritizing the product’s success and consistent user-centric solution.
- I have worked with various brands and small companies across diverse industries.
Jan 2012 - Present
13 years 7 monthsDesigner (Branding, Visual Design, UX/UI, Strategy)
Various Tech Startups
- Branding, visual design, communication strategy, UX and UI design, consulting and photography for a variety of startups from early stage to scale-ups in different industries, such as production management (CGWire), music streaming (Vinylstream), sports (Sidelyne), nutrition/ecommerce (Hirtengold), lifestyle (Shoplove), construction (Pave) and education (Cleverlize).
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 yearFrascati, Italy
Design Mentor
ESA App Developer Camp
- Served as a Design Mentor.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
1 yearCologne, Germany
Business Strategy Consultant
Stratley AG (now KPMG)
- Conducted management strategy consulting and market analysis for the chemical industry.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
4 yearsCopenhagen, Denmark
Freelance Multimedia Designer
- Provided branding, packaging, 3D modeling, web and mobile app design, editorial design, and photography services.
- Worked for a variety of startups, small companies, and clients from the public sector.
- Notable clients included Deeple (an IoT startup) and Bybi (a social responsible honeymaker).
Summary
I am a multi-disciplinary designer with a scientific background and 12+ years of experience in user centered design, branding and visual design. My freelance work spans the full design process, from research to successful product launches. Depending on the project scope, I either oversee the entire design process or focus on specific parts, always prioritizing the product’s success and consistent user-centric solution. I have worked with various brands and small companies across diverse industries.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedDanish
ElementarySpanish
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Education
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Uppsala University; Sorbonne University
M.Sc. in Physics, Minor in Human Computer Interaction · Physics · France
Oct 2004 - Jun 2006
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel
Intermediate Diploma in Physics, Minor in Economics & Computer Science · Physics · Germany
Oct 2002 - Jun 2005
University of Applied Sciences Kiel; University of Sevilla
B.A. in Multimedia Production · Multimedia Production · Spain
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