To design is to communicate clearly by whatever means you
can control or master.
- Milaton Glaser
To design is to communicate clearly by whatever means you
can control or master.
- Milaton Glaser
Approach
Approach
Starting from his training in web technologies, Thomas has developed from the visual design of surfaces to the conception and planning of digital products. For over 8 years, he has worked for companies and governments in the private and public sectors. In many areas of product/project development. From user research, conception and visual design to the strategic development of products. His focus today is on user-centered user experience projects to create real added value for people and companies.
Thomas sees every person involved in a project member as a participant in the user experience of digital products. He believes that open communication and transparency are the cornerstones for every well performing team to thrive and create outstanding experiences.
Profile
As a designer with experience in various fields, Thomas developed a T-shaped model of his abilities. The focus is on interaction design and user research.
Copywriting
Research
Interaction
Visual
Education
09/2016 - 07/2018
Master of Arts in Design
at the University of Applied Science Potsdam
08/2011 - 02/2016
Bachelor of Arts in Interfacedesign
at the University of Applied Science Potsdam
08/2008 - 08/2011
Digital Media Designer - Design and Technology
at the Multi Media Berufsbildende Schulen, Hannover
Work
11/2020 - now
Head of Design
at OVIAVO, Berlin
11/2019 - 11/2020
Design Director
at MVPF Technologies, Berlin
08/2017 - 09/2019
Senior User Experience Designer
at Aperto - an IBM Company, Berlin
03/2017 - 08/2017
User Experience Designer
at init, Berlin
08/2015 - 03/2017
User Experience Designer
at Useeds, Berlin
07/2015 - 09/2016
Co-founder & Product Strategist
of begently.com - people worth meeting
03/2015 - 08/2015
User Experience Designer Intern
at Useeds, Berlin
10/2014 - 02/2015
Working Student – User Experience Designer
at SAP Innovation Center, Potsdam
04/2013 - 02/2015
Working Student – Supervisor of the User Experience Lab,
Interaction Design Labs – University of Applied Science Potsdam
08/2008 - 07/2011
Trainee Digital Media Designer
at Compra GmbH, Hildesheim
2006 - 2016
Freelance Interaction Designer
Working for various clients
Get in touch,
hello[aet]thomas-otto.net
Thomas Otto is a User Experience Designer in Berlin, Germany. As an experienced designer he is working on digital projects in the fields of user research, interaction design and data strategy.