Michael Berninger - Product Design & Design Systems Expert | Helping Startups and Companies Transform Ideas into Scalable Products

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Senior Product Designer at Awake Mobility GmbH .

Q: What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Awake Mobility GmbH , Siemens Healthineers AG , Delicious Data GmbH , Compleet GmbH , and Tacto Technology GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Healthcare , and Banking and Finance . Michael also has some experience in Real Estate , Retail , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Information Technology (IT) . Michael also has some experience in Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Healthcare , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Mar 2025

1 year

Senior Product Designer

Awake Mobility GmbH

Spearheaded efforts to enhance product consistency and achieve significantly better usability, ensuring a more intuitive experience
Partnered with the founders to define a new go-to-market strategy through product discovery
Directed the process of creating a new company website from concept and wireframes to design and final implementation in Webflow
Responsive Webdesign
WCAG
Corporate Branding
Product Discovery
MVP
Product Design
User Experience
Rapid Prototyping

Apr 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Senior UX/UI Designer

Siemens Healthineers AG

Designing a new application that empowers physicians to make faster and better decisions with AI
Collaborating closely with the product and engineering team to prototype and implement intuitive workflows
Ensuring seamless integration of AI insights into clinical decision-making
Focusing on usability and efficiency to enhance diagnostic accuracy while reducing cognitive load for medical professionals
Visual Design
User Experience Design
User Interface Prototyping
User Interface Design
Product Discovery
Mobile Design

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Senior Product Designer

Delicious Data GmbH

Enhanced the existing design system by introducing design tokens, ensuring consistency and scalability across the platform
Developed a dynamic table design system that integrated real data on click, improving prototyping and data visualization
Led product discovery for new features, conducting user testing to gather insights that directly informed strategic decisions for the founders
Collaborated on enhancing dashboard functionality, optimizing user experience, and increasing product flexibility to better serve evolving user needs
Product Design
Product Discovery
Design System
Design Tokens
User Testing
Table Design
Mobile Design
App

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

1 year 1 month

Senior Product Designer

Compleet GmbH

Built a time-tracking app for blue-collar workers, delivering the first MVP for Android and iOS in three months
Conducted user interviews and UX research to gather user needs, benchmarking industry best practices to refine product requirements
App
UX Strategy
UX Research
Mobile Design
User Journey
Sitemap
Design System
User Testing
Wireframing
Mobile Interface Design
Prototyping

May 2021 - May 2023

2 years 1 month

Senior Product Designer

Tacto Technology GmbH

First designer at Tacto, exploring product opportunities with the founders to achieve product market fit
Evaluated possible UX strategies, outlined user journeys, and mapped user flows to shape the foundation of the product experience
Led the product design process from discovery to implementation
Product Design
Product Discovery
Product Strategy
UI
UX
SaaS
AI
User Journey
MVP
Wireframing
Prototyping
Design Tokens
Design System
Webflow

Feb 2021 - Jan 2023

2 years

Senior Product Designer

ListNRide GmbH

Improved the platform by ensuring a consistent UI and UX across all devices
Established a scalable design system from scratch, integrating the new branding
Optimized the checkout process, leading to a 21% increase in conversion rate
Developed a modular building block system for landing pages, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in content creation
Mobile Webdesign
Platform
Online Marketplace
Landing Pages
Design System
Responsive Webdesign
Landing Page Optimization
E-Commerce

Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 8 months

Senior Product Designer

Delicious Data GmbH

Joined as the first designer, collaborating closely with the founders to define the UX strategy and drive product discovery
Led the end-to-end design process from 0 to 1, shaping the product into a scalable AI operating system
Established a comprehensive design system from scratch, ensuring consistency and seamless handover to the engineering team
Product Design
Product Discovery
UX Strategy
User Interaction
UX Research
UI
UX
SaaS
AI
Data Visualization
Design System
Webflow

May 2019 - Aug 2021

2 years 4 months

Senior UX / UI Designer

Scoperty GmbH

Member of the founding team aiming to disrupt the European property market
Built a property platform from scratch and ensured a consistent user experience for all devices
Platform
Online Marketplace
Responsive Webdesign
Branding
UI
UX
Design System
User Research
Usability Tests
Lean Start-Up

Sep 2016 - Apr 2019

2 years 8 months

UX Designer

Future Lab of Interhyp AG (ING Group)

Worked in an interdisciplinary innovation lab developing new digital business models
Provided low-fidelity prototypes and conducted user tests to voice the user perspective
Business Models
Usability Tests
MVP
Rapid Prototyping
Lean Start-Up
Design Thinking
Design Sprint

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (4 years), Healthcare (3 years), Real Estate (2.5 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), Retail (2 years), and Automotive (1 year).

Information Technology

Healthcare

Real Estate

Banking and Finance

Retail

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (9.5 years), Research and Development (7 years), Information Technology (3 years), and Marketing (1 year).

Product Development

Research and Development

Information Technology

Marketing

Summary

I am a Product Design & Design Systems Expert.

Helping startups and companies transform ideas into scalable products.

I am building digital products and services from scratch. Over 9 years of experience in creating software and web experiences. Crafting functional and useful user interfaces. Designing holistically with careful thought.

Skills

Figma / Sketch / Protopie
V0, Bold, Lovable, Replit, Cursorai
Figjam / Miro
Maze / Dovetail
Adobe Creative Cloud
Zepplin / Abstract
Slack / Teams
Jira / Notion / Clickup / Linear / Assana / Trello
G Suite / Ms Office
Website Builder And Wordpress / Webflow / Framer / Elegant Themes / Squarespace

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 2013 - Aug 2016

Hochschule Fresenius

Bachelor-Degree for Media- & Communication-Management · Media- & Communication-Management · 1.6

Oct 2008 - Oct 2012

University of applied science Munich

Bachelor-Degree for Design · Design · Munich, Germany · 1.7

Certifications & licenses

IxDF: Accessibility: How to Design For All, UX Design For Augmented Reality And Data-Driven Design: Quantitative Research For UX

IxDF

IxDF: Get Your Product Used: Adoption And Appropriation

IxDF

Figma Academy Certification

UXQB® Certified Professional For Usability And User Experience

XDi Certified UX & Usability Expert

LinkedIn Learning: Auditing Design Systems For Accessibility

LinkedIn Learning

United Nations System Staff College: Digital4Sustainability

United Nations System Staff College

Profile

Created

May 2022

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Product Designer, Senior UX/UI Designer, Senior UX / UI Designer.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Senior Product Designer at Awake Mobility GmbH.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Awake Mobility GmbH, Siemens Healthineers AG, Delicious Data GmbH, Compleet GmbH, and Tacto Technology GmbH.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Banking and Finance. Michael also has some experience in Real Estate, Retail, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Information Technology (IT). Michael also has some experience in Marketing.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Information Technology (IT).

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Bachelor in Media- & Communication-Management from Hochschule Fresenius and a Bachelor in Design from University of applied science Munich.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: IxDF: Accessibility: How to Design For All, UX Design For Augmented Reality And Data-Driven Design: Quantitative Research For UX, IxDF: Get Your Product Used: Adoption And Appropriation, and Figma Academy Certification.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

Michael's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.