About me

Good to see you :)

I'm Niclas.

An experience & digital product designer with an ever-growing curiosity for the human mind.

At heart, a European 🇪🇺, I was born & raised in Germany 🇩🇪 and am currently based in the Netherlands 🇳🇱.

A little bit about me.

As a designer, I am driven by a deep curiosity about the human mind and a passion for understanding how design can drive human behaviour and affect our mental health and well-being. I've always been fascinated by the ways in which our surroundings and experiences can impact our mood, behaviour, and overall sense of well-being.

In my design work, I aim to create designs that not only look good, but also create a measurable positive impact on people and society. I believe that by combining my understanding of psychological principles and my empathetic nature, I can create designs that are truly effective and beneficial for both people and businesses.

2022, Den Haag
2022, Den Haag
I am a big nature lover and find great joy in art, reading, music, cooking, and building human connections. Being a mental health advocate, I am a huge fan of mindfulness.
In these times of constant input, I believe it is more crucial than ever for us to slow down from time to time. Being mindful of our surroundings and relationships with people and technology.

What I'm Currently
Listening To.

What's Currently On My Bookshelf.

User Friendly

How the hidden rules of design are changing the way we live, work, and play

Cliff Kuang
Noise

A flaw in human judgement

Daniel Kahneman
  • The design of everyday things
    Don Norman
  • Offscreen magazine (24)
    Kai Brach
  • Good service
    Lou Downe
    Quiet
    Susan Cain

Résumé

Product Designer at Mobiquity inc.

Feb 23 - Now

Mobiquity Inc. is a worldwide consultancy that provides comprehensive digital solutions by integrating strategic thinking, human-centred design , and advanced technology implementation. Their expertise covers a range of industries and encompasses diverse design proficiencies, such as UX research, branding & visual identity, service design, visual design, and product design.

mobiquity.com

Product Designer at PowerUs

July - November 22

PowerUs is a job platform for highly skilled blue-collar workers. Their mission is to resolve the acute blue-collar worker shortage & ultimately support the sustainable energy transition.

powerus.de
My involvement:

  • Actively shaped the consumer-facing core platform

  • Had a significant and measurable impact on multiple steps of the user's journey and PowerUs business objectives (OKRs)

  • Conducted iterative user research & user testing to evaluate & inform design decisions

  • Utilised analytics to measure the success of designs to iterate accordingly

  • Actively involved throughout the design process: From product discovery and research to designing complex user flows and supporting the technical implementation

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers QA’s & developers, to ensure a seamless user experience

B.Sc. in Communication &
Multimedia Design (UXD)

February 22

I obtain my Bachelor of Science degree in the User Experience Design specialisation of CMD in 2022.

Stugy program website

Graduation intern at Haarlem
Municipality

September 21 - February 22

I had the opportunity to work with the municipality of Haarlem and the agency Endeavour to improve the inclusiveness and user-friendliness of digital and physical governmental services. I focused on the design of both the digital and the physical aspects of the public hall, including multiple touchpoints along the customer journey.

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UX Design intern at Edenspiekermann

February - April 21

In spring 2021, I got the opportunity to intern at Edenspiekermann in Amsterdam. During that time, I was working on a travel guide for Schiphol Airport andNS Pro Rail passengers.

edenspiekermann.com

Co-Founder & Designer of LoCatch

November 19 - June 22

LoCatch is a startup that offers an online platform for location management and bookings. Making booking inspiring event locations effortless and supporting small businesses with an additional income stream.

My involvement:

  • Co-Founded "LoCatch" in late 2019 together with two software engineers

  • Led the user experience design efforts for the platform, creating wireframes, mockups, interactive elements & graphic designs

  • Collaborated with the development team to ensure a seamless user experience and successful implementation of the platform.

  • Utilised analytics to measure the success of the platform and iterate accordingly.

  • As a UX Designer and Co-Founder of LoCatch, I successfully delivered a user-friendly and intuitive platform that guarantees a simplified process of finding and booking inspiring locations.

UX/UI Designer at Nalta

February 20 - February 21
nalta.com
My involvement:

  • Worked closely with developers, designers, and other stakeholders on various digital products & successfully delivered them

  • Collaborated with clients such as PostNL, International Association of Ports and Harbours, Association of Dutch Headache Centers, and appWash (Service of Miele)

  • Utilised user-centered design principles to create effective and user-friendly interfaces

  • Created wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts to stakeholders effectively

  • Successfully designed & launched the redesign of their online presence

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So what now?

I am actively looking for a new opportunity to create positive impact on people & society. Full-time position as a product designer in the Netherlands or remote.

PS: I'm always open to connect or to just have a coffee and chat about design and the world ;)
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