About
Hi, I’m Katie Freidhof, a creative UX/UI designer based near Frankfurt in Germany. I have years of international experience across all design disciplines with extensive knowledge in UX and UI, specific to digital product development.
My holistic approach to user experience design balances both customer needs and business objectives. The ROI of UX design is clear to me; I help increase revenue in a user centric way, retaining customers through positive experiences.
Years of living abroad and experiencing different cultures, not as a tourist but as an inhabitant, adds a sensitivity and unbiased perspective to my work.
Creativity and usability run in my blood. Neuroscience fascinates me. Passionate about environmental causes; animal rights, alternative energy, land conservation, promoting biodiversity and conserving ecosystems. I grow my own vegetables. 90% Vegan. Dog lover, artist, photographer.
Experience
| 2026 | Healthcare (IT) |
| 2025 | Public Sector (IT) |
| 2025 | Public Sector (IT) |
| 2023 | Construction (IT) |
| 2021 | E-commerce |
| 2016 | Hospitality Service Provider |
| 2012 | Scientific R&D (IT) |
| 2010 | Freelance |
| 2008 | Travel and Tourism (IT) |
| 2007 | Freelance |
| 2001 | Travel and Tourism (IT) |
| 2000 | Startup |
Job Skills
Digital Product Design • UX Strategy • Design Systems • Heuristic Evaluation • UX Design, UI Design • UX Research • UX Writing • Agile UX • CX • Wireframes • Interactive Prototyping • Interface Patterns • Micro-Interaction Design • Accessible Design • Web Design • IxD • Visual Design • User Interviews • Usability Testing • User Flows • Storytelling • Journey Maps • Design Principles • UX Methodologies
Tech Skills
Figma • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Creative Suite • GA4 Analytics • UserZoom
Collaboration
Jira • Confluence • Zeplin • Slack • Miro • Mural • Teams • Zoom
AI Skills
Prompt Engineering • Design Solution Augmentation • User Testing Simulation • Design Solution Validation • Dev Handover Streamlining • AI-driven Insights from Research Data • Continuous Learning of Emerging AI Tools and Techniques
Soft Skills
Curiosity • Creative Problem Solving • Pattern Recognition • Empathy • Teamwork • Active Listener • Emotional Intelligence • Skilled Communicator • Ethical Responsibility • Conflict Resolving • Stakeholder Communications • Strategic Thinking • Analytical Thinking • Big Picture Thinking
Courses
Udemy. Prompt Engineering Bootcamp (3 day)
Harvard ManageMentor®: Connected Manager (5 day)
Kindle Research: Conducting Qualitative Interviews (2 day)
Elsevier: Accessibility Awareness (3 day)
Edenspiekermann: Design Driven Innovation for Digital Services (2 day)
HFI: How to Support Institutionalisation of a Mature UX Practice (3 day)
Scrum Alliance®: Certified Scrum Master (5 day)
Interests
Art • Photography • Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Saving Our Planet • Alternative Energy • Biodiversity • Vegan Lifestyle • Dogs • Fitness and Health • Music