About
About
About
About
J-1 Visa available for Spring 2025 intership
I‘m an Industrial Design student from Germany, currently doing an exchange semester at the University of Cincinnati. I‘m driven to refine my skills and excel in team-oriented environments
that prioritize creative solutions to real-world challenges.
Cincinnati | USA
Cincinnati | USA
Cincinnati | USA
City
3+ Years
3+ Years
3+ Years
3+ Years
Industrial Design Studies
Ger | Eng
Ger | Eng
Ger | Eng
Ger | Eng
Language
1+ Year Co-op
Industrial Design Experience
J-1 Visa available for Spring 2025 internship
I’m an Industrial Design student from Germany, currently doing an exchange semester at the University of Cincinnati. I’m driven to refine my skills and excel in team-oriented environments that prioritize creative solutions to real-world challenges.
As a designer, I focus on simplicity, sustainability, and the seamless integration of aesthetics and functionality. I’m passionate about crafting user-centered solutions, particularly through consumer tech products.
My Process | Wuppertaler Process
My Process | Wuppertaler Process
My Process | Wuppertaler Process
My Process | Wuppertaler Process
01
01
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01
Research
I delve into user needs and market trends, gathering insights that will inform design decisions.
Research
I delve into user needs and market trends, gathering insights that will inform design decisions.
Research
I delve into user needs and market trends, gathering insights that will inform design decisions.
Research
I delve into user needs and market trends, gathering insights that will inform design decisions.
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02
02
02
Concepts
Initial sketches and ideas are explored, refining innovative solutions to address the project goals.
Concepts
Initial sketches and ideas are explored, refining innovative solutions to address the project goals.
Concepts
Initial sketches and ideas are explored, refining innovative solutions to address the project goals.
Concepts
Initial sketches and ideas are explored, refining innovative solutions to address the project goals.
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03
03
03
Global Concepts
I evaluate ideas on a broader scale, ensuring they align with global design standards and sustainability.
Global Concepts
I evaluate ideas on a broader scale, ensuring they align with global design standards and sustainability.
Global Concepts
I evaluate ideas on a broader scale, ensuring they align with global design standards and sustainability.
Global Concepts
I evaluate ideas on a broader scale, ensuring they align with global design standards and sustainability.
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04
04
04
Design
Final designs are crafted, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability for the best user experience.
Design
Final designs are crafted, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability for the best user experience.
Design
Final designs are crafted, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability for the best user experience.
Design
Final designs are crafted, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability for the best user experience.
KEY SKILLS
KEY SKILLS
KEY SKILLS
KEY SKILLS
I am a passionate industrial designer with a strong foundation in human-centered design and systems thinking. My approach prioritizes user experience, ensuring designs are not only functional but also easy to manufacture. I thrive in interdisciplinary teamwork settings and excel at visual storytelling and design communication, bringing ideas to life through compelling narratives and clear visual representations.
Outside of my professional pursuits, I am deeply interested in creative fields like photography, animation, painting, and artistic films. Additionally, I enjoy hiking and staying active with general fitness. A vivid reader of sci-fi literature and a strong admirer of fine arts, I am always seeking inspiration from diverse disciplines to enrich my design perspective.
Digital Skills
Digital Skills
Digital Skills
Digital Skills
Photoshop
graphic design
Photoshop
graphic design
Photoshop
graphic design
Photoshop
graphic design
Illustrator
graphic design
Illustrator
graphic design
Illustrator
graphic design
Illustrator
graphic design
InDesign
graphic design
InDesign
graphic design
InDesign
graphic design
InDesign
graphic design
PremierPro
video editing
PremierPro
video editing
PremierPro
video editing
PremierPro
video editing
Solidworks
CAD
Solidworks
CAD
Solidworks
CAD
Solidworks
CAD
Rhino
CAD
Rhino
CAD
Rhino
CAD
Rhino
CAD
Keyshot
Rendering
Keyshot
Rendering
Keyshot
Rendering
Keyshot
Rendering
Maya
Animation, CAD
Maya
Animation, CAD
Maya
Animation, CAD
Maya
Animation, CAD
Figma
graphic design
Figma
graphic design
Figma
graphic design
Figma
graphic design
Procreat
sketching
Procreat
sketching
Procreat
sketching
Procreat
sketching
Miro
Whiteboard
Miro
Whiteboard
Miro
Whiteboard
Miro
Whiteboard
Framer
web design
Framer
web design
Framer
web design
Framer
web design
Experience
Experience
Experience
Experience
March 2023 — July 2024
LUCAS NÜLLE | ID Coop
University of Wuppertal & Thirdparty project
– Reimagined mobile science lab furniture for vocational schools, transforming cold electrotechnical setups into highly functional, user-centric mobile labs. – Selected warm materials and implemented durable, cost-effective manufacturing techniques to create inviting learning environments with a premium feel. – Collaborated with the client’s development team to tackle manufacturing issues and material decisions.
March 2023 — July 2024
LUCAS NÜLLE | ID Coop
University of Wuppertal & Thirdparty project
– Reimagined mobile science lab furniture for vocational schools, transforming cold electrotechnical setups into highly functional, user-centric mobile labs. – Selected warm materials and implemented durable, cost-effective manufacturing techniques to create inviting learning environments with a premium feel. – Collaborated with the client’s development team to tackle manufacturing issues and material decisions.
March 2023 — July 2024
LUCAS NÜLLE | ID Coop
University of Wuppertal & Thirdparty project
– Reimagined mobile science lab furniture for vocational schools, transforming cold electrotechnical setups into highly functional, user-centric mobile labs. – Selected warm materials and implemented durable, cost-effective manufacturing techniques to create inviting learning environments with a premium feel. – Collaborated with the client’s development team to tackle manufacturing issues and material decisions.
March 2023 — July 2024
LUCAS NÜLLE | ID Coop
University of Wuppertal & Thirdparty project
– Reimagined mobile science lab furniture for vocational schools, transforming cold electrotechnical setups into highly functional, user-centric mobile labs. – Selected warm materials and implemented durable, cost-effective manufacturing techniques to create inviting learning environments with a premium feel. – Collaborated with the client’s development team to tackle manufacturing issues and material decisions.
Oct. 2023 - March 2024
ABUS | ID Coop
University of Wuppertal & Thirdparty project
– Conceived innovative bike lock concepts that prioritize usability over the illusion of maximum security. – Developed a new locking mechanism and lock type highly acclaimed by ABUS Innovation Labs, culminating in the „Infinity Loop“ product.
Oct. 2023 - March 2024
ABUS | ID Coop
University of Wuppertal & Thirdparty project
– Conceived innovative bike lock concepts that prioritize usability over the illusion of maximum security. – Developed a new locking mechanism and lock type highly acclaimed by ABUS Innovation Labs, culminating in the „Infinity Loop“ product.
Oct. 2023 - March 2024
ABUS | ID Coop
University of Wuppertal & Thirdparty project
– Conceived innovative bike lock concepts that prioritize usability over the illusion of maximum security. – Developed a new locking mechanism and lock type highly acclaimed by ABUS Innovation Labs, culminating in the „Infinity Loop“ product.
Oct. 2023 - March 2024
ABUS | ID Coop
University of Wuppertal & Thirdparty project
– Conceived innovative bike lock concepts that prioritize usability over the illusion of maximum security. – Developed a new locking mechanism and lock type highly acclaimed by ABUS Innovation Labs, culminating in the „Infinity Loop“ product.
Aug. 2023 - Aug. 2024
TRANSFORM.NRW
University of Wuppertal & Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.
– Supported research and collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable transformation through arts, culture, and design. – Assisted in organizing workshops, managing project documentation, and facilitating transdisciplinary cooperation among academia, industry, and cultural institutions. – Contributed to the development of a digital hub for sharing best practices and sustainability toolkits.
Aug. 2023 - Aug. 2024
TRANSFORM.NRW
University of Wuppertal & Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.
– Supported research and collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable transformation through arts, culture, and design. – Assisted in organizing workshops, managing project documentation, and facilitating transdisciplinary cooperation among academia, industry, and cultural institutions. – Contributed to the development of a digital hub for sharing best practices and sustainability toolkits.
Aug. 2023 - Aug. 2024
TRANSFORM.NRW
University of Wuppertal & Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.
– Supported research and collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable transformation through arts, culture, and design. – Assisted in organizing workshops, managing project documentation, and facilitating transdisciplinary cooperation among academia, industry, and cultural institutions. – Contributed to the development of a digital hub for sharing best practices and sustainability toolkits.
Aug. 2023 - Aug. 2024
TRANSFORM.NRW
University of Wuppertal & Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.
– Supported research and collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable transformation through arts, culture, and design. – Assisted in organizing workshops, managing project documentation, and facilitating transdisciplinary cooperation among academia, industry, and cultural institutions. – Contributed to the development of a digital hub for sharing best practices and sustainability toolkits.
2023 - Present
Webdesign – part time job
Industrial Design Student
– Designed and maintained responsive websites for small businesses, focusing on their needs while enhancing user experience
2023 - Present
Webdesign – part time job
Industrial Design Student
– Designed and maintained responsive websites for small businesses, focusing on their needs while enhancing user experience
2023 - Present
Webdesign – part time job
Industrial Design Student
– Designed and maintained responsive websites for small businesses, focusing on their needs while enhancing user experience
2023 - Present
Webdesign – part time job
Industrial Design Student
– Designed and maintained responsive websites for small businesses, focusing on their needs while enhancing user experience
2014— 2015
Heidrich Architekten
Assistent
working on the website
2014— 2015
Heidrich Architekten
Assistent
working on the website
2014— 2015
Heidrich Architekten
Assistent
working on the website
2014— 2015
Heidrich Architekten
Assistent
working on the website
Education
Education
Education
Education
Present
Inudstrial Design | Bachelor
University of Wuppertal
– Focused on in-depth research, concept development, iterative design, and technical feasibility.
Present
Inudstrial Design | Bachelor
University of Wuppertal
– Focused on in-depth research, concept development, iterative design, and technical feasibility.
Present
Inudstrial Design | Bachelor
University of Wuppertal
– Focused on in-depth research, concept development, iterative design, and technical feasibility.
Present
Inudstrial Design | Bachelor
University of Wuppertal
– Focused on in-depth research, concept development, iterative design, and technical feasibility.
Present
ID | Exchange Semester USA
University of Cincinnati
– undertaking an exchange semester at the University of Cincinnati to broaden my understanding of design through cross-cultural experiences.
Present
ID | Exchange Semester USA
University of Cincinnati
– undertaking an exchange semester at the University of Cincinnati to broaden my understanding of design through cross-cultural experiences.
Present
ID | Exchange Semester USA
University of Cincinnati
– undertaking an exchange semester at the University of Cincinnati to broaden my understanding of design through cross-cultural experiences.
Present
ID | Exchange Semester USA
University of Cincinnati
– undertaking an exchange semester at the University of Cincinnati to broaden my understanding of design through cross-cultural experiences.
2021
High School Dipolma
Rudof-Steiner-Schule-Dortmund
happy to be done
2021
High School Dipolma
Rudof-Steiner-Schule-Dortmund
happy to be done
2021
High School Dipolma
Rudof-Steiner-Schule-Dortmund
happy to be done
2021
High School Dipolma
Rudof-Steiner-Schule-Dortmund
happy to be done
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