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I'm a certified freelance UX & UI designer and usability specialist. I help companies create user-centric digital products by combining an engineering mindset with strong user empathy. I structure complex systems, think in solutions, and design intuitive, visually clear interfaces that make technology easy to use. Working closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders, I translate business goals and technical requirements into meaningful digital experiences. With a background in mechanical engineering, I bridge technical understanding and user needs — especially in complex, data-driven products and dashboards.…I'm a certified freelance UX & UI designer and usability specialist. I help companies create user-centric digital products by combining an engineering mindset with strong user empathy. I structure complex systems, think in solutions, and design intuitive, visually clear interfaces that make technology easy to use. Working closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders, I translate business goals and technical requirements into meaningful digital experiences. With a background in mechanical engineering, I bridge technical understanding and user needs — especially in complex, data-driven products and dashboards.

Kristina Starke

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +1

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I'm a certified freelance UX & UI designer and usability specialist. I help companies create user-centric digital products by combining an engineering mindset with strong user empathy. I structure complex systems, think in solutions, and design intuitive, visually clear interfaces that make technology easy to use. Working closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders, I translate business goals and technical requirements into meaningful digital experiences. With a background in mechanical engineering, I bridge technical understanding and user needs — especially in complex, data-driven products and dashboards.…I'm a certified freelance UX & UI designer and usability specialist. I help companies create user-centric digital products by combining an engineering mindset with strong user empathy. I structure complex systems, think in solutions, and design intuitive, visually clear interfaces that make technology easy to use. Working closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders, I translate business goals and technical requirements into meaningful digital experiences. With a background in mechanical engineering, I bridge technical understanding and user needs — especially in complex, data-driven products and dashboards.

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I’m a certified freelance UX & UI designer and usability specialist. I help companies create user-centric digital products by combining an engineering mindset with strong user empathy.

I structure complex systems, think in solutions, and design intuitive, visually clear interfaces that make technology easy to use.

Working closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders, I translate business goals and technical requirements into meaningful digital experiences. With a background in mechanical engineering, I bridge technical understanding and user needs — especially in complex, data-driven products and dashboards.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

German

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

UX Designer / UI Designer at Dr. Vogt Consulting

July 1, 2025 - Present

UX conception and UI design of the entire analysis flow (data upload, analysis, approval). Designing interactive dashboards and data visualizations to simplify complex metrics and present analysis results, including recommendations for salary adjustment. Defined the MVP scope in close coordination with Development and the client.

UX Designer / UI Designer at ADAC

May 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

PiNCAMP – Web-based Operator Portal (B2B) redesign of a web-based portal for managing camping site data. Optimized existing user flows and developed a consistent visual system. Defined accessible interaction concepts in accordance with WCAG standards.

UX Designer / UI Designer at Talents4Kids (by Wirth & Horn Informationssysteme)

November 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Conception and design of a mobile multi-user platform for connecting institutions and providers, and for the digital mapping of funding processes. Developed complex User Flows for Institutions, Talents, and Supporters and modeled the entire financial process. Conducted Usability Tests for application optimization.

UX Designer / UI Designer at Behr‘s Akademie

June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Web-based Seminar Booking Platform (B2B). Conception of clear presentation of seminar series and events, as well as the entire Booking Flow (shopping cart, multi-participant option, scheduling logic). Defined clear process steps for booking and participant management.

Lead UX & UI Designer at Wirth & Horn Informationssysteme

February 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

PIM.RED – Product and Content Management System (PIM / CMS Enterprise Software) redesign. Conception and design of new workflows and features in close coordination with DEV and Product Owner. Revised central views and built a Design System with clear interaction logics. Conducted Usability Tests.

Founder at LEBEMENSCH E-Commerce

September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021

Online shop for printed socks. Responsible for strategy, product assortment, webshop UX, customer journey, digital marketing, and customer management.

Open Innovation Manager (STARTUP AUTOBAHN) at Mercedes-Benz AG

January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019

Scouting and evaluation of startups; steering international innovation projects at the interface between the corporation and the startup ecosystem. Initiating and accompanying Co-Creation projects in Vehicle UX and HMI.

Supplier Quality Manager at Mercedes-Benz AG

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Responsible for the Product and Production Process Quality of external plastic vehicle parts. QA for series parts on-site at the supplier; ensured quality requirements.

Trainee in Leadership Program at Mercedes-Benz AG

November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

International Trainee Program focusing on Leadership Development with cross-functional projects across locations (Germany, USA, India).

Value Stream Designer at BMW

April 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014

Supported optimization of production lines at automotive suppliers using Value Stream Design; analyzed and redesigned production processes to improve speed and reliability.

Production Planner at Bosch

May 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012

Ensured error-proof production through Poka Yoke devices and testing equipment; preventive quality and process improvements.