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Hi, I’m Johannes — a product and brand designer with 10+ years of experience, from early-stage startups to Google.
Selected projects

Case study

Case study
Flxibl
Designing a Scalable Booking Platform for Creative Freelancers

Case study

Case study
Kirchner Architects
Designing a High-Impact Architecture Brand for Growth and Talent
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Medium Article

Medium Article
EdenOS
Rethinking operating systems and data interactions for personal computing

Project Impression

Project Impression
YouTube
Leading the UX design of an AI-powered feature for Creator Studio

Project Impression

Project Impression
Unit 030
Launching a community for dedicated amateurs in running and Hyrox
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About
I’m a designer working at the intersection of product and brand. I help teams shape digital experiences that are delightful and efficient.
I hold a Master’s in Product Design from Art School Weißensee Berlin and completed anapprenticeship as a media designer at Native Instruments. Outside of work, I’m passionate about endurance sports, including triathlon and Hyrox.
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About
I’m a designer working at the intersection of product and brand. I help teams shape digital experiences that are delightful and efficient.
I hold a Master’s in Product Design from Art School Weißensee Berlin and completed anapprenticeship as a media designer at Native Instruments. Outside of work, I’m passionate about endurance sports, including triathlon and Hyrox.
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About
I’m a designer working at the intersection of product and brand. I help teams shape digital experiences that are delightful and efficient.
I hold a Master’s in Product Design from Art School Weißensee Berlin and completed anapprenticeship as a media designer at Native Instruments. Outside of work, I’m passionate about endurance sports, including triathlon and Hyrox.
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Experience
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
© Johannes Schmidt 2025
© Johannes Schmidt 2025
© Johannes Schmidt 2025