Johannes Schmidt-Knatz

Innovation Consultant

Johannes Schmidt-Knatz is a Design Consultant with over eight years of experience in UX/UI Design and Blockchain Technology. He has significantly contributed to the implementation and development of a design system, and his passion is to make complex processes understandable for everyone.

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Key Competencies

  • Visualization of Complex Processes: The ability to analyze complex processes and visualize them into understandable flows, facilitating decision-making.

  • User Research: Preparation and execution of user tests to optimize the usability and functionality of products.

  • Team Leadership: Led a design team focused on market analysis, competitive analysis, concept development, prototyping, and user testing.

  • Blockchain Expertise: Active in the blockchain sector since 2016, with a focus on financial products, designing innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving environment.

Professional Experience
Senior UX/UI Designer at iconstormSeptember 2020 - 2024

  • Developed and integrated specific components into the design system to enhance its functionality and adaptability.

  • Led a team responsible for improving various products based on market analysis and concept development.

UX/UI Designer at iconstormJanuary 2016 - July 2019

  • Played a central role in developing personas and customer journeys, enhancing product usability and efficiency.

  • Actively involved in user management, particularly in telecommunication products, introducing innovative design solutions.

Lighting Concept Designer at atelier deLuxe2012 - 2016

  • Developed and designed lighting concepts for museums and sacred buildings.

  • Designed special lighting fixtures and supervised their on-site installations.

  • Quality control for the production of designed lighting fixtures.

Remarkable Projects

  • Telekom: Developed and optimized login and authentication processes focusing on user-friendliness and security.

  • Danfoss: Created a chatbot providing expert knowledge for service staff and installers.

  • Stihl: Improved the design process and ergonomics of handles for battery-operated devices.

  • Audifon: Developed LED feedback systems for hearing aid charging cases to clearly signal charge status and potential errors.