Who?

A curious soul driven by a passion for understanding human behaviour and crafting meaningful experiences

What?

Conducting thorough research
Empathising with & understanding users
Developing data-informed strategies
Leveraging knowledge of user psychology
Intuitive and user-friendly designs

How?

Data-driven strategies are crucial for product design, yet they lack depth without humanistic insights.
My interdisciplinary background offers a nuanced understanding of user motivations, emotions, and contexts, essential for crafting emotionally resonant and impactful products.

Why?

I believe in the power of design to bring meaningful products and experiences into people's lives!
I derive great joy from the act of simplifiyng and optimising the way we interact with technology and each other.
I believe the study of the interaction between humans and technology is the great philosophical question of our time, with fascinating practical consequences - I want to be a part of that!

About me

I'm Liz, a UX designer
working in Berlin and remotely.

With a PhD in the humanities, I've spent the last 3 years working on my UX design and UX-specific research skills.

I am a lateral thinker who loves unraveling complex concepts, but also to turn ideas into tangible experiences.

Whether it's researching, designing, prototyping, or a bit of coding, I thrive on the interplay between creativity and analysis that defines the UX landscape.

When I'm not designing, you'll find me testing new recipes in the kitchen, enjoying board game nights, or trying to get better at chess and mindfulness meditation (ironic, I know!)

From philology to UX design

Ever wondered what makes people tick?

That's what drives me as a UX designer and researcher.
I love to understand human behaviour and use those insights to create solutions that truly resonate with people.

How do I do it?

With a curious mind and a knack for problem-solving, I blend empathy, creativity, and analytical thinking into every project I tackle. In 2020 I made the leap from classical philology research to UX design, bringing along a wealth of valuable skills.

Wondering what philology is?

It's the study of literary texts – in my case, ancient Greek ones. Its aim is to reconstruct what the original author intended to write. Since ancient texts were hand-copied for centuries, they accumulated errors, diverging from their original versions.
Philologists need both technical and interpretative skills. We delve deep to unearth the author's true intent, using contextual clues and existing research. We propose creative solutions to complex problems, all to retell stories and captivate ~~users~~ readers.

See the connection?

Philology and UX design share skills and values. They're constantly evolving disciplines, requiring numerous iterations to achieve the best possible outcome.
This common thread drew me to UX design. I aim to craft unique experiences and enrich people's lives.