Hey there! I am Luis. This is what I did so far.
EDUCATION
HTW Berlin / B.A. Industrial Design
OCT 2021 - APRIL 2025 - (German) GPA 1,2
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, with a strong emphasis on User Experience Design. My academic journey is characterized by merging digital experiences with intentional designed hardware. This program not only pushes my skills in creating aesthetically pleasing and functionally designs but also puts a focus on innovation and responsibility towards the future of design.
HMKW / Journal Publication
A publication I wrote together with Moritz Scheffer about our recent university project Aura.
FEB 2024
Charité BIH / Design Thinking
Working on an interdisciplinary project during a design thinking workshop at Charité.
DEC 2023, Berlin - Certificate
Google / User Experience (UX)
Learning the foundation of Google’s user experience design system.
APRIL 2023, Coursera - Certificate
Lilienthal Gymnasium / Abitur
Graduating my A-Levels (Abitur) with a focus on english and biology.
AUG 2014 - APRIL 2020, Berlin
WORK EXPERIENCE
As a UI/UX Intern at NIO Europe Product Development Team, I collaborate with the team throughout all creative phases, from conceptual ideation to translating ideas into functional UI elements. My role involves envisioning and developing innovative automotive experiences that enhance the future mobility experience in and around the car. I focus on creating user experiences for both existing and new products, ensuring they are tailored for the global market.
MAY 2024 - APRIL 2025 , Berlin
NIO / UI/UX Intern - Working Student
My role at Apple enriched my design perspective by emphasizing the importance of intuitive, user-focused Design. This experience has been crucial in shaping my approach to design.
SEPT 2021 - APRIL 2024, Berlin
Apple Berlin / Specialist
VanMoof / Sales Assistant
MAY 2021 - SEPT 2021, Berlin
Interacting with Costumers and Users.
BVG / Advertising
I developed a Social Media and Advertising Campaign featuring my own photography showcasing Berlin Transport.
APRIL 2019 - Social Media + Print
UFA LAB / Internship
JUNE 2017, Berlin
Working on digital media concepts.
SKILLS
Design
Industrial Design Interaction Design
User Interface Design
Design Thinking
User Experience
Human Centered Design
Tools
Figma
Sketch, Protopie
Adobe InD, AI, LR, PS, PR, AE
C4D, Solidworks, Fusion360, Plasticity
Keyshot
Research
Interview
Usability Testing
Design Analytics Competitive Studies AR/VR Prototyping
Skills
Communication
Independence
Reliability
Teamwork
Flexibility
RECOGNTION
AWARDS
Solve For Tomorrow
Samsung, 2024
Winner - Product Isola Design Award, 2024
Nominee - New Talent UX DESIGN AWARD, 2024
Nominee - INNOVATION Isola Design Award, 2024
Nominee - Universelles Des. HSUD, 2024
PRESS & PUBLICATION
Explaining Aura
Berliner Morgenpost, 2024
Samsung SFT 2024 Winner
Samsung, 2024
Introducing Aura
Samsung, 2024
Journal Publication - Aura HMKW, 2024
CERTIFICATES
CS50x, Introduction in CS
Harvard, 2025
Scientific Design Thinking
CHARITE BIH, 2023
Foundation of User Experience Google, 2023
EXHIBITIONS
Milan Design Week - Aura Isola Design Award, 2025
Dubai Design Week - Aura Isola Design Award, 2024
Dutch Design Week - Aura HTW BERLIN, 2024
Dutch Design Week HTW BERLIN, 2023