About me
“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.”
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I'm Manuel.
I like italian coffee and going on bike rides.
I enjoy taking photos.
I love being outdoors in nature and going for hikes.
When i meet animals on hikes or bike rides, i need to stop to say hi.
I'm based in Nuremberg, Germany but work remotely on projects across Europe.
Books i recently read
I have a thing for iconic classics of literature. They help me to better understand the present.
Walden by Henry David Thoreau
Homo faber by Max Frisch
Experience
20+ years in the creative industry
10+ years experience as art- and creative director in several creative agencies
5+ years experience in the field of digital product design and user experience
Vita
2022 — Today
User Experience Design — Finance, Banking, SaaS
Project size up to 2,000,000 €
Certified Professional for User Experience (UXQB)
2016
Creative Direction — Digital and Communications
Project size up to 200,000 €
Leading teams of up to 15 persons
2012
Senior Art Director — Digital Communication, Marketing
Project size up to 75,000 €
Leading teams of up to 7 persons
2010
Art Director — Communication, Marketing
Project size up to 50,000 €
Education
Media Design Digital & Print
Building a local UX Community
Beyond client work, I'm passionate about building and supporting the local UX community. We organise and host events that bring people together.
User Experience Meetups
Our regular come-as-you-are meetup, bringing together UX professionals and enthusiasts to share experiences, discuss challenges, and build connections.
Community Usability Testing
Combining usability testing with a relaxed party vibe, creating a unique format for learning and improving digital products.