A design partner to founders
and teams on the move.
A design partner to founders
and teams on the move.
Project impressions
You don’t need an agency.
You need a partner who gets it.
Let’s set you up for success.
Hi, I'm Johannes
– a design generalist partnering with founders and business leaders who are building something new or navigating change.
As your design partner, I offer a direct and dynamic approach. You'll have a go-to person who listens closely to your needs and ensures the work is always aligned with your vision.
With 10+ years of experience across roles and industries – from startups to Google, from Brand to Product – I bring a unique blend of broad design skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and good vibes.
Let’s connect, brainstorm, and explore how I can best support your journey.
– a design generalist partnering with founders and business leaders who are building something new or navigating change.
As your design partner, I offer a direct and dynamic approach. You'll have a go-to person who listens closely to your needs and ensures the work is always aligned with your vision.
With 10+ years of experience across roles and industries – from startups to Google, from Brand to Product – I bring a unique blend of broad design skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and good vibes.
Let’s connect, brainstorm, and explore how I can best support your journey.
Services
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Brand Identity
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Brand Identity
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Product Innovation
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Product Innovation
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Website
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Website
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Pitch Deck
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Pitch Deck
Not just pretty.
Not over-engineered.
Just right – for your audience, your resources, your goals.
Not just pretty.
Not over-engineered.
Just right – for your audience,
your resources, your goals.
Case study
Case study
Kirchner Architects
Laying the foundation for an architecture firm: from brand strategy to visual identity and website.
Impression
Impression
Noahworks
Helping the Descript team to rebrand and rename their software solutions for parishes.
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Impression
Flxibl
Optimizing the onboarding process and crafting a the direction for a product & brand upgrade.
Optimizing the onboarding process and crafting a the direction for a product & brand upgrade.
Medium Article
Medium Article
EdenOS
Rethinking operating systems and data interactions for personal computing
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Impression
YouTube
Leading the UX design of an AI-powered feature for Creator Studio
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Impression
Unit030
Building a brand and identity for a community for dedicated amateurs in running and Hyrox
“Johannes has a real passion for UX, and is incredibly flexible as a designer. He's a great collaborator cross functionally and is an asset to any product team.”
Mark Breneman
UX Designer at Google
“What I appreciated most was his can-do attitude, which made the entire process feel like a true partnership—tailored to my resources, needs, and timeline as a founder.”
Anna Putilin
Founder of Perspective Matter
“Our customers love our brands appearance. If you’re looking for a designer who blends passion with strategic insight, Johannes is the perfect choice.”
Thomas Kirchner
Founder of Descript
“Johannes has a real passion for UX, and is incredibly flexible as a designer. He's a great collaborator cross functionally and is an asset to any product team.”
Mark Breneman
UX Designer at Google
“What I appreciated most was his can-do attitude, which made the entire process feel like a true partnership—tailored to my resources, needs, and timeline as a founder.”
Anna Putilin
Founder of Perspective Matter
“Our customers love our brands appearance. If you’re looking for a designer who blends passion with strategic insight, Johannes is the perfect choice.”
Thomas Kirchner
Founder of Descript
“Johannes has a real passion for UX, and is incredibly flexible as a designer. He's a great collaborator cross functionally and is an asset to any product team.”
Mark Breneman
UX Designer at Google
“What I appreciated most was his can-do attitude, which made the entire process feel like a true partnership—tailored to my resources, needs, and timeline as a founder.”
Anna Putilin
Founder of Perspective Matter
“Our customers love our brands appearance. If you’re looking for a designer who blends passion with strategic insight, Johannes is the perfect choice.”
Thomas Kirchner
Founder of Descript
“Johannes has a real passion for UX, and is incredibly flexible as a designer. He's a great collaborator cross functionally and is an asset to any product team.”
Mark Breneman
UX Designer at Google
“What I appreciated most was his can-do attitude, which made the entire process feel like a true partnership—tailored to my resources, needs, and timeline as a founder.”
Anna Putilin
Founder of Perspective Matter
“Our customers love our brands appearance. If you’re looking for a designer who blends passion with strategic insight, Johannes is the perfect choice.”
Thomas Kirchner
Founder of Descript
“Johannes has a real passion for UX, and is incredibly flexible as a designer. He's a great collaborator cross functionally and is an asset to any product team.”
Mark Breneman
UX Designer at Google
“What I appreciated most was his can-do attitude, which made the entire process feel like a true partnership—tailored to my resources, needs, and timeline as a founder.”
Anna Putilin
Founder of Perspective Matter
“Our customers love our brands appearance. If you’re looking for a designer who blends passion with strategic insight, Johannes is the perfect choice.”
Thomas Kirchner
Founder of Descript
“Johannes has a real passion for UX, and is incredibly flexible as a designer. He's a great collaborator cross functionally and is an asset to any product team.”
Mark Breneman
UX Designer at Google
“What I appreciated most was his can-do attitude, which made the entire process feel like a true partnership—tailored to my resources, needs, and timeline as a founder.”
Anna Putilin
Founder of Perspective Matter
“Our customers love our brands appearance. If you’re looking for a designer who blends passion with strategic insight, Johannes is the perfect choice.”
Thomas Kirchner
Founder of Descript
“Johannes has a real passion for UX, and is incredibly flexible as a designer. He's a great collaborator cross functionally and is an asset to any product team.”
Mark Breneman
UX Designer at Google
“What I appreciated most was his can-do attitude, which made the entire process feel like a true partnership—tailored to my resources, needs, and timeline as a founder.”
Anna Putilin
Founder of Perspective Matter
“Our customers love our brands appearance. If you’re looking for a designer who blends passion with strategic insight, Johannes is the perfect choice.”
Thomas Kirchner
Founder of Descript
“Johannes has a real passion for UX, and is incredibly flexible as a designer. He's a great collaborator cross functionally and is an asset to any product team.”
Mark Breneman
UX Designer at Google
“What I appreciated most was his can-do attitude, which made the entire process feel like a true partnership—tailored to my resources, needs, and timeline as a founder.”
Anna Putilin
Founder of Perspective Matter
“Our customers love our brands appearance. If you’re looking for a designer who blends passion with strategic insight, Johannes is the perfect choice.”
Thomas Kirchner
Founder of Descript
Trusted by
Google
Native Instruments
Volkswagen
Descript
Telekom
H&M beyond
Yoona.ai
Giata
Knoweaux
Auxxo Investments
Kirchner Architekten
George Mason University
TU Berlin
HFES Europe
Land Schleswig Holstein
Big Sun
Zero360
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© Johannes Schmidt 2025
© JS2025