# Steffen Aichele **UX/UI Designer · Schwäbisch Gmünd** 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. Profile: https://path.cv/steffenaichele --- ## Experience ### Web & App Development Bootcamp at WBS Coding School *Sep 2025 – Jan 2026* Full-stack development using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. Focused on modern UI development, backend integration, and generative AI features. ### Freelance Developer & Designer at MuSeele e.V. — Klinikum Christophsbad Göppingen *Mar 2025 – Dec 2025* 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. ### Freelance Full-Stack Developer & UI/UX Designer at MuSeele e.V. / Klinikum Christophsbad *Mar 2025 – Dec 2025* Developed an interactive history of psychology timeline and a content management app for a museum exhibit. Implemented as an offline-capable Electron desktop application. ### Freelance Developer at MuSeele e.V. / Klinikum Christophsbad Göppingen *Mar 2025 – Dec 2025* Developed an interactive museum exhibit using React, Tailwind CSS, and Electron. Managed the entire product development process from UX/UI design to technical implementation. ### Working Student — Design & Engineering at Future Forms GmbH *Sep 2023 – Jun 2024* 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. ### Werkstudent Design & Engineering at Future Forms GmbH *Sep 2023 – Jun 2024* Developed digital products and user interfaces. Led customer projects including research, wireframing, testing, and design system creation. ### Working Student - UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer at Future Forms GmbH *Mar 2023 – Jun 2024* 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. ### Senior Intern at Future Forms GmbH *Apr 2023 – Sep 2023* Created UI libraries in Figma and conducted brand development. Tested new technologies and optimized internal processes. ### Communication Designer at halbautomaten Kommunikationsdesign GmbH *Mar 2022 – Feb 2023* Worked on client projects across print and digital media. Designed and developed the agency's new website. ### Communication Designer at halbautomaten Kommunikationsdesign GmbH *Mar 2022 – Feb 2023* Contributed to various client projects across print and digital media. Designed and developed the agency's new website. ### Kommunikationsdesigner at Halbautomaten Kommunikationsdesign GmbH *Mar 2022 – Feb 2023* Collaborated on diverse client projects and created digital templates for print media. Designed and developed the agency's new website. ### Werkstudent Digital Design at Amplify Design GmbH *Jul 2021 – Sep 2021* Overhauled user flows and created wireframes for software redesigns. Contributed to design systems and interactive style guides. ### Digital Designer at amplify design GmbH *Jan 2020 – Sep 2021* Redesigned B2B software for material thickness measurement including user flow analysis and visual design. Contributed to the design system and mentored interns. ### Digital Designer at amplify design GmbH *Jan 2020 – Sep 2021* Redesigned B2B software for coating thickness measurement and contributed to a design system. Mentored and supervised interns. ### Digital Designer at Amplify Design GmbH *Jan 2020 – Mar 2021* Created and optimized 3D models in Cinema 4D for client projects. Mentored interns. ### Apprentice - Media Designer Digital & Print at Paperdice Solutions GmbH *Aug 2017 – Sep 2018* Completed vocational training in media design. ### Mediengestalter (Ausbildung) at Paperdice Solutions GmbH *Aug 2017 – Sep 2018* Designed and standardized print products for multiple brands. Developed brand identity and style guides. ### Apprentice Media Designer at Paperdice Solutions GmbH *Aug 2017 – Sep 2018* Created print materials and brand identity for multiple brands. Developed comprehensive style guides. --- ## Skills JavaScript · TypeScript · React · Node.js · Express.js · Tailwind CSS · Electron · Figma · UI/UX Design · Prompt Engineering · Cinema 4D · Interaction Design · Next.js · Git · REST APIs · Generative AI · Usability Testing · Prototyping · Brand Development · Next.js · MongoDB · CI/CD · Unit Testing · Agile · German · English --- ## 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. ### INKCAL Full-stack planning tool for tattoo artists built with the MERN stack and TypeScript. [View Project →](https://github.com/steffenaichele/INKCAL) ### 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 ### Graduation Certificate in Full-Stack Web & App Development *WBS CODING SCHOOL* Sep 2025 – Jan 2026 ### Full-Stack Web & App Development Certificate in Web Development *WBS Coding School* Sep 2025 – Jan 2026 ### Bachelor of Arts in Interaktionsgestaltung *Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd* Mar 2021 – Jul 2024 ### Bachelor of Arts in Interaction Design *Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd (HfG)* Mar 2021 – Jul 2024 ### Ausbildung in Mediengestalter Digital & Print *Amplify Design GmbH* Oct 2018 – Jan 2020 ### Vocational Training (IHK) in Media Designer Digital & Print *Paperdice Solutions / amplify design* Aug 2017 – Jan 2020 --- ## Links - **LinkedIn**: https://linkedin.com/in/steffen-aichele - **Portfolio**: https://portfolio.example.com/ - **LinkedIn**: https://linkedin.com/in/steffenaichele - **GitHub**: https://github.com/steffenaichele - **Portfolio**: https://steffenaichele.xyz/