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Zürich, Zh, Ch

Stäfa, Zürich, Switzerland

Identified and analyzed future interaction trends of assistive technologies by collaborating with trend agencies, conducting strategic workshops, and translating insights into actionable design strategies.Developed a forward-looking UX strategies for hearing instruments, interaction and chargers, leveraging strategic forecasting to future-proof Sonova‘s hearing systems.Coordinated projects to improve user experience for hearing instruments and assistive technologies, including the… Show more Identified and analyzed future interaction trends of assistive technologies by collaborating with trend agencies, conducting strategic workshops, and translating insights into actionable design strategies.Developed a forward-looking UX strategies for hearing instruments, interaction and chargers, leveraging strategic forecasting to future-proof Sonova‘s hearing systems.Coordinated projects to improve user experience for hearing instruments and assistive technologies, including the development of UX strategies for future products.Spearheaded the formation of a project team to integrate user-centered perspectives early into innovation projects, successfully securing management buy-in through strategic pitches.Advocated for eco-friendly product features for hearing instrument components, leading to reduced carbon emissions.Successfully pitched product design and user interaction concepts to upper management of R&D and Marketing, securing approval of the design phase.Generating invention reports to document innovative hardware concepts and designs. Show less

Stäfa, Canton Of Zürich, Switzerland

Conceptualizing user experiences and crafting intuitive user journeys to enhance product usability and satisfaction.Prototyping both hardware and software solutions to iteratively refine designs and incorporate user feedback.Conducting workshops to facilitate collaboration and ideation among cross-functional teams.Secured internal funding for AR/VR testing prototypes by partnering with startups, demonstrating the potential of immersive technologies in user testing.Facilitated… Show more Conceptualizing user experiences and crafting intuitive user journeys to enhance product usability and satisfaction.Prototyping both hardware and software solutions to iteratively refine designs and incorporate user feedback.Conducting workshops to facilitate collaboration and ideation among cross-functional teams.Secured internal funding for AR/VR testing prototypes by partnering with startups, demonstrating the potential of immersive technologies in user testing.Facilitated medical claim studies, ensuring compliance and obtaining necessary approvals from ethics commissions.Advocated for eco-friendly product features for hearing instrument components, leading to reduced carbon emissions.Successfully pitched product design and user interaction concepts to upper management of R&D and Marketing, securing approval of the design phase.Coordinated design publications on the companies intranet, significantly increasing site traffic and raising awareness of the newly established Experience Design Team.Leading discovery processes to uncover user needs and behaviors, informing product design decisions.Generating invention reports to document innovative hardware concepts and designs. Show less

Conceptualization and creation of e-learning videos for hearing care professionals to enhance their expertise.Conducting user research and usability testing for mobile applications to understand the needs and requirements of the target audience and optimize user experience.Collaborating closely with software developers and other stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that enhance user satisfaction and engagement.Contributing to the creation of an accessible and user-centered… Show more Conceptualization and creation of e-learning videos for hearing care professionals to enhance their expertise.Conducting user research and usability testing for mobile applications to understand the needs and requirements of the target audience and optimize user experience.Collaborating closely with software developers and other stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that enhance user satisfaction and engagement.Contributing to the creation of an accessible and user-centered environment for the mobile application in the field of hearing care.Developed content strategies for the launch of a Web Platform.Boosted profile activations in the eStore by producing training videos for hearing care professionals. Show less

Stäfa, Zürich Switzerland

Research and identification of innovative business opportunities through user research and co-creation workshops while developing and testing value propositions and business model hypotheses.Championed new business concepts in a startup environment, driving user research and co-creation workshops.Conceptualized and visualized solutions, facilitated user research, and created prototypes to develop user-centered products and services.Presented insights from my thesis, informing to the… Show more Research and identification of innovative business opportunities through user research and co-creation workshops while developing and testing value propositions and business model hypotheses.Championed new business concepts in a startup environment, driving user research and co-creation workshops.Conceptualized and visualized solutions, facilitated user research, and created prototypes to develop user-centered products and services.Presented insights from my thesis, informing to the launch of the Phonak myCall-to-Text app. Show less

Zürich Und Umgebung, Schweiz

Cas, Innovation Management

Bachelor, Industrial Design

The syllabus involved cooperation projects with partners such as ETH, Intertime, Helbling and Teo Jakob.

Exchange Program In Master Program, Industrial Design

As a highlight of my stay, I was part of a cooperation project with a large danish toy design brand. I took additional courses in digital.

History Of Art

Matura, Pedagogy, Fine Arts

Activities and Societies: Head of student organisation 2007- 2008 A- level studies at a grammar school which focused on pedagogy and fine.