My Journey
I've always had a deep passion for design, stemming from my early years. This innate love, born and raised in Munich, extended to my fascination with automotive design and interior design. If I hadn't chosen the path of a UX/UI Designer, I can say with certainty that I would have pursued one of these interests.
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My journey began in 2006 as a Graphic Designer, and over the years, I transitioned into a full-fledged UX Designer. In 2014, I took the leap and founded maxrusso Design. Along the way, I had the privilege to collaborate with major companies spanning the automotive, finance, media and insurance sectors. Additionally, I gained valuable experiences while working alongside some of the top design agencies in Munich.
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Design is more than just my profession, it is how I think and solve problems. Every project I take on is approached with structure, clarity, and a strong focus on real impact.
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​If you’d like to get a better sense of my work, I’m happy to share selected projects from my client portfolio where disclosure is permitted. Just let me know and I’ll send over relevant examples.
“Design isn’t crafting a beautiful, textured button with breathtaking animation. It’s figuring out if there’s a way to get rid of the button altogether.”
– Edward Tufte
My skills
Knowledge and competence
Adobe Creative Suite
Expert
I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, XD, Illustrator and InDesign, with years of experience. These tools are essential for my design work, enabling me to create visually appealing and effective solutions.
Figma
Advanced
I've been using Figma for several years now, and I'm a big fan of its versatility and capabilities. The more I work with it, the more I appreciate its power. I've been using Figma since 2021, and it has become an integral part of my design toolkit.
Jira & Confluence
Advanced
I've been using Jira and Confluence for quite some time, and they are undoubtedly global standards in project management and collaboration tools. I've been using these platforms since 2016, making them an essential part of my workflow.