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Steffen Aichele

UX/UI Designer in Schwäbisch Gmünd

About

Designer with a background in interaction design and full-stack web development. I thrive at the intersection of design and code, bringing enthusiasm to every project.

Experience

2025 — 2026

Web & App Development Bootcamp at WBS Coding School

Full-stack development using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. Focused on modern UI development, backend integration, and generative AI features.

2025 — 2025

Freelance Developer & Designer at MuSeele e.V. — Klinikum Christophsbad Göppingen

Independently replaced a legacy Adobe Flash museum exhibit with an interactive journey through the history of psychology. Developed a separate admin app for content management using React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Electron.

2025 — 2025

Freelance Full-Stack Developer & UI/UX Designer at MuSeele e.V. / Klinikum Christophsbad

Developed an interactive history of psychology timeline and a content management app for a museum exhibit. Implemented as an offline-capable Electron desktop application.

2025 — 2025

Freelance Developer at MuSeele e.V. / Klinikum Christophsbad Göppingen

Developed an interactive museum exhibit using React, Tailwind CSS, and Electron. Managed the entire product development process from UX/UI design to technical implementation.

2023 — 2024

Working Student — Design & Engineering at Future Forms GmbH

Managed a full client project end-to-end including research, wireframing, and usability testing. Built a custom Figma wireframe UI library to accelerate team workflows.

2023 — 2024

Werkstudent Design & Engineering at Future Forms GmbH

Developed digital products and user interfaces. Led customer projects including research, wireframing, testing, and design system creation.

2023 — 2024

Working Student - UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer at Future Forms GmbH

Led client projects involving workshop planning, user research, and design system development. Built an internal wireframe UI library in Figma with 20-40 reusable components.

2023 — 2023

Senior Intern at Future Forms GmbH

Created UI libraries in Figma and conducted brand development. Tested new technologies and optimized internal processes.

2022 — 2023

Communication Designer at halbautomaten Kommunikationsdesign GmbH

Worked on client projects across print and digital media. Designed and developed the agency's new website.

2022 — 2023

Communication Designer at halbautomaten Kommunikationsdesign GmbH

Contributed to various client projects across print and digital media. Designed and developed the agency's new website.

2022 — 2023

Kommunikationsdesigner at Halbautomaten Kommunikationsdesign GmbH

Collaborated on diverse client projects and created digital templates for print media. Designed and developed the agency's new website.

2021 — 2021

Werkstudent Digital Design at Amplify Design GmbH

Overhauled user flows and created wireframes for software redesigns. Contributed to design systems and interactive style guides.

2020 — 2021

Digital Designer at amplify design GmbH

Redesigned B2B software for material thickness measurement including user flow analysis and visual design. Contributed to the design system and mentored interns.

2020 — 2021

Digital Designer at amplify design GmbH

Redesigned B2B software for coating thickness measurement and contributed to a design system. Mentored and supervised interns.

2020 — 2021

Digital Designer at Amplify Design GmbH

Created and optimized 3D models in Cinema 4D for client projects. Mentored interns.

2017 — 2018

Apprentice - Media Designer Digital & Print at Paperdice Solutions GmbH

Completed vocational training in media design.

2017 — 2018

Mediengestalter (Ausbildung) at Paperdice Solutions GmbH

Designed and standardized print products for multiple brands. Developed brand identity and style guides.

2017 — 2018

Apprentice Media Designer at Paperdice Solutions GmbH

Created print materials and brand identity for multiple brands. Developed comprehensive style guides.

Projects

Full-Stack-Planungstool für Tattoo-Artists

A full-stack planning tool featuring a calendar, time management, and a dashboard with metrics.

Interaktives Museumsexponat

An interactive history of psychology exhibit developed as an offline-capable desktop app.

Full-stack planning tool for tattoo artists

Capstone project for WBS Coding School using React, TypeScript, Express.js, and MongoDB.

Full-stack planning tool for tattoo artists built with the MERN stack and TypeScript.

Interactive Museum Exhibit - History of Psychology

Offline-capable Electron desktop app replacing a legacy Adobe Flash exhibit.

Wireframe UI Library

Internal Figma component library with 20-40 reusable components.

Education

2025 — 2026

Graduation Certificate in Full-Stack Web & App Development at WBS CODING SCHOOL

2025 — 2026

Full-Stack Web & App Development Certificate in Web Development at WBS Coding School

2021 — 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Interaktionsgestaltung at Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

2021 — 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Interaction Design at Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd (HfG)

2018 — 2020

Ausbildung in Mediengestalter Digital & Print at Amplify Design GmbH

2017 — 2020

Vocational Training (IHK) in Media Designer Digital & Print at Paperdice Solutions / amplify design

Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNode.jsExpress.jsTailwind CSSElectronFigmaUI/UX DesignPrompt EngineeringCinema 4DInteraction DesignNext.jsGitREST APIsGenerative AIUsability TestingPrototypingBrand DevelopmentNext.jsMongoDBCI/CDUnit TestingAgileGermanEnglish