Available for new projects

Efficiency-drivenDesign System Lead

I help companies build scalable, user-focused digital products through strategic UX thinking and system-based design.

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Process

How I work

A proven, iterative approach refined through years of building design systems for companies like Viessmann and ImmoScout24.

01

Discover

Research, audits, stakeholder interviews, and understanding the problem space.

02

Design

Wireframes, prototypes, component architecture, and design token strategy.

03

Build

Figma libraries, responsive components, and developer handoff documentation.

04

Test

Accessibility audits, user testing, cross-platform validation.

05

Ship

Storybook integration, design system launch, and team onboarding.

06

Iterate

Continuous improvement, governance, and scaling the system.

Toolkit

Tools & skills

Design

Figma
Figma Variables
Tokens Studio
Storybook
Zeroheight

Methods

Atomic Design
Design Tokens
Design Ops
Design Thinking
User Research

AI-Powered Design

Claude Code
Figma MCP
Vibecoding
AI Design Systems

Leadership

Team Lead
Stakeholder Mgmt
Workshop Facilitation
Mentoring

Tech Savvy

HTML/CSS
React
Angular
Flutter
Git
Testimonials

What people said

Chris is an exceptional UX designer, with a strong ability to create user-centered designs for web and app projects. He is a fast learner and stays up-to-date on the latest tools and UX methodologies, particularly in design systems. I have had the pleasure of working with Chris on several successful, complex projects and highly recommend him.
Markus Meixner
Markus Meixner
Product Lead, N26
Chris is a talented lead and designer with excellent social skills for motivating and managing teams. He has a deep understanding of the design field and can optimize processes and culture while maintaining a big-picture perspective. I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with him.
Myong-Jin Kwon
Myong-Jin Kwon
UX Lead, UXactly

Let's create something cool together.

I'm always excited to discuss new projects and opportunities. Whether you need a design system, UX improvements, or AI-powered workflows — let's talk.