tools I use the most

A well-designed interface guides the user without them even noticing it. When it’s done right, it makes all the difference. I’ve been working in UI design for over 5 years, focusing on consistency, scalability, and structured design foundations. A proper design system is key to building platforms that stay organized, avoid redundancy, and work well across teams and products.

Experience - better known as UX - builds the skeleton and foundation of any product. I strongly believe that good UI design also comes with a strong gut feeling. Still, numbers matter, and solid research helps prove the right direction. While I see myself clearly as a UI-focused designer, my backpack is still filled with a lot of user experience knowledge.

This is a big one, and I’m only scratching the surface. AI is here - it’s exciting, helpful, sometimes a bit scary, and it’s definitely speeding up workflows. I use it a lot, from summarizing long texts to helping me learn new things. Lately I’ve also been exploring tools like Claude Code and the Figma MCP.

I believe the role of designers is starting to shift. Instead of being the players on the field, we’re becoming more like the trainer of the team. Less pixel pushing, more understanding the whole game - connecting systems, tools, and ideas. Design won’t disappear, but it will evolve. My approach is simple: stay curious and keep exploring.

Working in international teams and products means English is part of my daily routine. Most documentation, design discussions, and collaboration with developers happen in English. I’m comfortable communicating in both written and spoken form.

Coming a bit more from the techy side, I enjoy exploring and testing new tools. It’s part of the game, especially today when software keeps evolving - AI being the latest example. As much as I appreciate good tools like Figma, Affinity, and others, I still believe they are “just” tools. Don’t get me wrong, they are essential for building great UI design. But the real engine is your brain. I see myself as someone who really feels design. Good and functional design kind of runs through my veins - it might sound a bit cheeky, but that’s honestly how I experience it.

Good design rarely happens alone. I enjoy working closely with developers, product owners, and other designers to turn ideas into practical solutions. I value clear communication, structured thinking, and a collaborative process where everyone contributes their experti

I enjoy creating workspaces that feel calm, structured, and inspiring. Over the years I’ve spent quite some time refining my own desk setups and even contributed ideas for office spaces at Curaden. A well-designed environment helps people focus, collaborate, and simply feel good at work.

My way of expressing creative freedom. I’ve been passionate about photography for over 15 years, developing a minimal and abstract visual style. Some of my work is available at bildwerk.online and in my Studio Bildwerk Etsy shop.