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What’s worth knowing and celebrating about UX&I

There’s always something new happening in the world of UX&I. Here you’ll find the latest announcements, trends, employee interviews, event reports, milestones, and surprises.

July 24, 2026

Mato Sauer is restructuring the sales department at UX&I.

Mato Sauer has sold cloud solutions in one of Europe’s toughest IT markets. At UX&I, he now prefers to listen rather than pitch.

June 8, 2026

Two new clients in logistics and port operations

UX&I has gained two new clients in the logistics and port industries: an agile SaaS startup and a large enterprise. One is B2B, the other is B2E. The core focus is the same in both cases: We help ensure that technology reaches the people who work with it.

April 1, 2026

UX&I Unconference on AI: Where are we now, and where are we headed?

What happens when a UX team spends three days discussing AI? Featuring keynote speaker Jan Oberhagemann from codecentric, 14 sessions, and plenty of thought-provoking questions. Our report from the event.

February 2, 2026

Complex software, clear interfaces: Sascha Werder joins the product design team at UX&I

Sascha Werder joined UX&I as a Senior Product Designer in mid-2025. He brings a clear focus on interface design and always keeps UX in mind. In this interview, he discusses why good UI is more than just aesthetics, how he handles complexity and conflicting interests, and what makes a truly good product in his view.

November 21, 2025

World Usability Day 2025: Designing between AI and humans

World Usability Day took place on November 13, with events on every continent. This year’s theme was “Emerging Technologies and Human Experience.” In Frankfurt, the German UPA regional group hosted an evening of insights on usability, artificial intelligence, and responsibility in the design of digital systems. UX&I supported the event as a host and as part of the local UX community.

November 11, 2025

UX&I is reimagining training and launching an official partnership with artop

How can organizations that want to work faster, better, and in a more user-centered way learn to do so? UX&I and the artop Institute are combining their strengths to make this happen.

October 14, 2025

UX&I is the best-known UX company in the DACH region

In the German UPA’s recently published 2025 Industry Report, UX&I ranks first among the best-known UX departments and companies.

June 4, 2025

ISO 27001: UX&I receives IT security certification

UX&I has been officially certified to ISO/IEC 27001 since May 2025. This certification from TÜV Rheinland confirms that we systematically and effectively implement the highest standards of information security. For our clients, this means that confidential data is protected with us, and the purchasing process runs smoothly.

March 7, 2025

New to the UX&I team: Senior UI designer Jasmin Amend

“The basics are key, both in terms of craftsmanship and design. Those who master them are best positioned to design quickly and effectively.” Jasmin Amend, Senior UI Designer at UX&I, is convinced of this. After working at full-service and digital agencies as well as a corporation, she has specialized in creating design systems and interfaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and user-friendly. In this interview, she talks about her path to UI design, why clear hierarchy and visual guidance are essential, and which trends companies shouldn’t overlook.

January 30, 2025

Robert Lischke joins UX&I as a senior UX consultant

Since spring 2024, Robert Lischke has been enriching the UX&I team with his focus on the discovery phase and his passion for methodical user research. As a psychologist, he challenges existing assumptions, thereby creating space for innovative solutions. “Thinking outside the box, driving innovation: that’s what discovery is all about,” explains Robert, and in this interview, he shows why it’s worth paying closer attention to the problem space. He also shares tips for efficient research, discusses the importance of stakeholder management, and reveals why he loves hopping into his camper so much.

October 28, 2024

Claudia Schönwälder joins us as a senior UX consultant

“It really motivates me when people feel they’re being efficient while using a product, and actually enjoy doing so. When you get that kind of feedback during a user test, it’s wonderful.” Claudia Schönwälder joined UX&I in February 2024. She brings decades of experience and a proven blend of understanding and design to the team. She loves observing the interaction between people and machines firsthand and ensuring that the wrong things aren’t developed. In this interview, Claudia reveals why she also values marathon training plans and much more.

August 14, 2024

UX Camp Hamburg 2024: High spirits and depth on the Elbe

On August 3, 2024, UX Camp Hamburg was once again a highlight for the UX community. With beautiful weather and a fantastic venue, attendees had 25 exciting sessions to choose from. We were also thrilled to connect with over 150 other UX professionals.

July 5, 2024

UX Festival 2024: The Mecca for UX enthusiasts

The German UPA’s UX Festival has become a well-established tradition and drew 388 UX professionals to the Zughafen in Erfurt this year, even more than last year. We were there again and came away with plenty of impressions, inspiration, and new knowledge.

June 14, 2024

10 years of UX&I: Growing together, celebrating together

On June 6, 2024, under beautiful sunny skies, we celebrated 10 years of our company’s history with our clients, business partners, and colleagues. The focus was on shared moments of success, exciting developments over the past decade, a keynote speech by serial entrepreneur Mirko Novakovic, and, of course, raising a glass, enjoying ourselves, and chatting well into the late hours.

May 21, 2024

UXcamp Europe 2024 recap: The largest UXcamp ever

UXcamp Europe 2024 was an impressive event and set a new record with over 600 attendees. As the main sponsor, we at UX&I were proud to be there once again. With a total of 107 sessions, this year’s event offered a wide variety of exciting and diverse topics centered on current and relevant aspects of the UX world. Here are the key highlights.

April 26, 2024

Senior UX designer Mike Kotsch joins UX&I

“I’m convinced that accessibility will be a very important part of UX design, and on a much larger scale than we’ve seen so far.” For new hire Mike Kotsch, future-proof and human-centered UX design without limitations is an exciting field where there’s still a lot of work to be done.

March 12, 2024

UX&I: Best practices in employee participation and one of the top 3 employers in North Rhine-Westphalia

UX&I is proud to be ranked among the top 3 best employers in North Rhine-Westphalia. At the Great Place to Work® event in Bonn, we exchanged ideas with leading companies and gained valuable insights into current trends in the world of work. Another highlight was the interview with Tobias Schlei about human-centered employee engagement at UX&I and the embedding of the company’s purpose.

March 6, 2024

New addition to UX&I: Hannes Musekamp joins as senior UX consultant

“Many companies have some catching up to do when it comes to UX maturity. The impact that user-centered design has on a company’s success is still underestimated.” As a Senior UX consultant, Hannes Musekamp supports and empowers companies through their digital transformation, with a focus on people.

February 7, 2024

Triple: UX&I is once again a kununu Top Company in 2024

Another milestone for UX&I: For the third year in a row, kununu has named the UX consulting firm a “Top Company.” This ongoing recognition underscores the company’s commitment to an outstanding work environment and culture.

December 21, 2023

Rainer Sax joins us as senior consultant for strategy & UX

“We need to listen to our clients and give them a voice so we can understand exactly where the problem lies.” For Senior UX Consultant Rainer Sax, asking the right questions is the first step toward developing user-centered products and bringing about sustainable change in complex sociotechnical systems.

November 21, 2023

New hire at UX&I: Senior UX consultant Thomas Göthe

Throughout his career, Thomas Göthe has seen many trends come and go. As a Senior UX consultant at UX&I, he uses his experience to support colleagues and clients. He sees a lot of potential in AI: “From the hype cycle to the valley of disillusionment and on to the path of enlightenment: AI tools are currently undergoing an exciting journey. Many people feel that artificial intelligence doesn’t offer them much added value. In user experience, however, AI can help us conduct research and data collection faster, more comprehensively, and more accurately. There’s still room for improvement.”

November 16, 2023

World Usability Day 2023 in Frankfurt: A look back at a day full of UX insights

On November 9, 2023, our Frankfurt office was transformed into a lively gathering place for UX enthusiasts to celebrate World Usability Day, with over 60 participants engaging in professional discussions and creative workshops. A big thank you goes to the Frankfurt regional group of the German UPA for organizing the event, especially to Juri Wan, Anna-Katharina Flügge, Thomas Jackstädt, and Jelena Brandic.

October 31, 2023

UX&I ranks among the top 3 most well-known UX companies again this year

According to the latest industry report from German UPA, UX&I has secured its position: We are once again among the three most renowned UX companies in the entire DACH region.

October 25, 2023

With UX legend Don Norman at the movie theater: Book presentation of “Design for a Better World”

On October 23, the German UPA transformed the UCI Cinema in Düsseldorf into a hotspot for UX enthusiasts: an evening with Don Norman. Nearly 200 attendees gathered, captivated by Don Norman’s ideas in “Design for a Better World.” The lively event facilitated direct interaction and in-depth discussions with the UX legend. It was a defining moment, marked by shared inspiration and a deeper understanding of design’s impact on our world.

October 18, 2023

Premiere: Joint UI/UX designers meetup with Konzepthaus

On October 12, the UI/UX Designers Meetup with Konzepthaus and UX&I provided the Munich UX community with a platform for exchange. Amid inspiring conversations, three engaging presentations, and networking opportunities, we delved deeply into current design topics. From “UX for Well-being” to the challenges of voice interfaces, there was plenty to learn and discuss.

October 17, 2023

Juliana Hirsing is expanding UX writing at UX&I

“My words must help people find their way and make self-determined decisions in line with their own individual goals.” Juliana Hirsing is joining UX&I as a UX writer, putting language to work for users.

October 11, 2023

UX&I introduces its first human-centered employee participation program

In 2023, a project close to the heart of the UX consulting firm UX&I will become a reality: From now on, employees will share in the company’s profits. Unlike conventional models, the employee profit-sharing program at UX&I is not primarily intended to boost motivation through financial incentives. Rather, it is designed to reflect the essence of UX&I: a focus on people and their needs. The concept is so unique that it required overcoming several bureaucratic hurdles. The result, however, is impressive, and not just to the team at UX&I.

June 21, 2023

German UPA UX Festival 2023: The German UX community’s reunion

Is it still a Barcamp, or has it become an offsite with hundreds of friends? The German UPA UX Festival took place in Erfurt for the second time. Under bright sunshine on June 17 and 18, over 300 UX professionals gathered at the train station to share their ideas on stages both large and small, discuss topics together, network, and celebrate. The main sponsors were DATEV and UX&I.

June 14, 2023

UXcamp Europe 2023: Europe’s leading unconference for UX professionals once again captivates attendees with an inspiring exchange of knowledge

From June 2 to 4, the eagerly anticipated UXcamp Europe 2023 took place in Berlin. Over 550 participants from around the world gathered at the Erwin Schrödinger Center at Humboldt University to share their passion for UX, learn from one another, and forge new connections. UX&I once again served as the main sponsor of UXcamp to support the platform for exchange and networking within the UX community.

May 23, 2023

Continuous Product Discovery at MCBW: Joint Keynote Presentation with d.velop and codecentric

Achieve a UX Mindset in 8 Weeks? At this year’s MCBW, d.velop, codecentric, and UX&I discussed product discovery, and how d.velop implemented it to bring a stronger user focus to product development from the very beginning. Exciting insights, discussions, and a successful networking evening.

April 17, 2023

Benjamin Sporer joins the UX&I team as a senior UI designer

“Good UI design has to work over the long term. I create design systems to make life easier for others, whether they’re designers, developers, or, of course, users.” Benjamin Sporer carefully considers every component of the design system, because that’s the only way to create a harmonious overall picture. Just like with Lego.

April 3, 2023

Flora Maxwell joins UX&I as a senior UI designer

“With well-thought-out UI design, I can solve problems and create the most satisfying possible user experience on a user interface.” Senior UI Designer Flora Maxwell wants to work on meaningful, human-centered projects, and within the UX&I organizational model she can contribute to the bigger picture.

March 14, 2023

UX&I receives the Great Place to Work® seal of quality in three categories and ranks among the best employers in the ICT sector, among small and medium-sized businesses, and in North Rhine-Westphalia

At the Great Place to Work® awards ceremony in Cologne, UX&I demonstrated that the company’s work culture isn’t just something on paper, but is truly put into practice. In addition to the awards ceremony, there were also many opportunities to discuss work culture and “New Work” and to take away new ideas.

February 16, 2023

UX&I was named a "Top Company" by kununu for the second year in a row

In 2023, UX&I is once again among the top 5 percent of employers on kununu. The primary requirement for the “Top Company” category is positive reviews from the company’s own employees.

February 3, 2023

Niklas Schneider joins UX&I as a senior UX consultant

“The most important thing is for all team members to understand that a successful product can only be created through effective collaboration between UX design and development.” Senior UX consultant and comic book fan Niklas Schneider loves helping teams build mutual understanding and guiding them toward a holistic user experience. He joined UX&I in May 2022.

January 27, 2023

German UPA panel: Christian Korff on his UX trend for 2023

At the start of the year, the German UPA invited five UX experts to discuss industry trends for 2023. Christian Korff, Senior UX consultant at UX&I, identified human-centered design as a key theme in response to the uncertainties of our time.

December 21, 2022

Trees instead of chocolates: taking action for climate protection

Taking action and working together to make a visible and measurable contribution to the fight against climate change: UX&I helped plant 11,000 trees in Duisburg.

November 14, 2022

Colorful, playful, human-centered: The UX&I logo comes to life

Rethink. Set everyday things in motion. Evoke emotion through materials. Turn messages and values into a genuine experience. For the cinematic logo presentation, UX&I turned to the experimental creative agency aerosoap.

October 31, 2022

German UPA visits UX&I in Düsseldorf

On October 27, German UPA visited UX&I’s Düsseldorf office. During an interactive livestream, the team provided insights into UX consulting and the circle-based organization. The central theme was “Purpose,” which influences the entire ecosystem within the company.

September 29, 2022

UX&I ranks among the top 3 most well-known UX companies

For the third consecutive year, UX&I was listed in the German UPA industry report as one of the best-known UX companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Its brand awareness has grown steadily.

August 17, 2022

Nadine Pieper joins UX&I in Berlin as a senior UX consultant

“UX writing still doesn’t get enough attention in Germany,” says Senior UX consultant Nadine Pieper. In this interview, she explains why UX writing is so important and how she herself got into conceptual work and writing.

August 11, 2022

UX Camp Hamburg celebrates its 10th anniversary on the New Work SE campus

On August 6, 2022, the time had come again: After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, UX Camp Hamburg was back in action to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The Barcamp impressed attendees not only with 15 exciting sessions but also with an impressive venue: the New Work SE campus in HafenCity. We were among the 100 participants and documented our impressions.

August 7, 2022

A visit from a UX giant: Jared Spool at UX&I’s Flipper Friday

A morning full of inspiration, discussions, and insights into the wealth of experience of a UX luminary: Author and “Maker of Awesomeness” Jared Spool was a special guest at Flipper Friday, UX&I’s monthly networking and knowledge-sharing event. For the first time, clients and partners also attended.

August 3, 2022

UX&I is among the best employers in North Rhine-Westphalia

UX&I has received three more awards: Based on employee surveys, Great Place to Work® has named the UX consulting firm one of the best employers in North Rhine-Westphalia, among small and medium-sized businesses, and in the information technology and telecommunications sectors.

June 10, 2022

Interactive sessions with UX professionals from around the world: UXcamp Europe 22

Nearly 400 UX professionals gathered on June 4–5, 2022, for the 13th UXcamp Europe 22 at the Erwin Schrödinger Center at Humboldt University in Berlin. In addition to industry-relevant topics, social aspects and challenges that extend beyond UX played a significant role. UX&I provided valuable contributions and insights into the world of UX in four sessions.

May 10, 2022

Consultant Christian Müller is now a permanent member of the UX&I team

“I’m the same person both personally and professionally,” says Christian Müller, a sailor, ski tourer, product expert, and team builder. In this interview, Christian tells us exactly who that person is and how he brings his skills to UX&I.

March 15, 2022

Another addition to the UX&I team: Marc Timmalog joins as a senior UX/UI designer

“We should view the world’s needs as our own stakeholders.” Marc Timmalog isn’t just passionate about aesthetics and design: he wants to create real added value. He joined UX&I in February 2022. In this interview, he shares what makes him and his work unique.

February 21, 2022

UX&I is a kununu Top Company for 2022

Once again, UX&I has been recognized as an outstanding employer: For 2022, the UX consulting firm has received the “Top Company” seal from the review platform kununu. The primary requirement for this distinction is consistently high employee ratings.

February 2, 2022

Aviation expert Christian Korff joins UX&I in Hamburg as a senior UX consultant

“UX is only sustainable if everyone gets on board.” Christian Korff explains how he turns user experience into a team effort, how he brings his passion for complex systems to the table, and what bothers him about chatbots.

December 16, 2021

UX&I ranks among the top 5 most well-known UX companies

As early as 2020, UX&I was listed in the German UPA’s industry report as one of the best-known UX companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In this year’s report from the professional association, UX&I has even improved its ranking.

December 15, 2021

UX&I certified as a Great Place to Work®

Shortly after receiving the Bertelsmann award for “Family-Friendly Employer,” UX&I is pleased to announce another certification: The UX consulting firm is now officially “Great Place to Work® Certified.”

November 25, 2021

People first: UX&I recognized as a family-friendly employer

The Bertelsmann Foundation surveyed all UX&I employees as part of an audit on family-friendliness. A people-centered approach is not just a service, but a mindset throughout the entire company.

October 31, 2021

Toward a respectful workplace: UX&I signs the Diversity Charter

The diversity of our society is also reflected in the business world. The goal of the “Diversity Charter” initiative is to value and harness this diversity. UX&I is committed to its guiding principles and is advancing its own organizational structure accordingly.

June 17, 2021

Since May 2021: artop “UX Thinking” seminar now available online

In response to the pandemic, the “UX Thinking” seminar at the artop Institute is now also being held remotely. The new format, which uses Miro and Zoom, brings with it a number of changes, some of which could become standard practice in the long term.

February 15, 2021

New hire at UX&I: UX strategist Nikolaus Stemmer joins the Berlin office

“Digital transformation is, above all, about doing your homework, not letting one innovation rocket after another burn up.” With this mindset, Nikolaus Stemmer is joining UX&I Berlin as a Senior UX consultant. As a doer and advocate for users, he reinforces the firm’s UX consulting focus while also bringing a breath of fresh air to the business.

January 6, 2021

Working from home during the pandemic: UX&I named to list of exemplary employers

Under the hashtag #MachtBuerosZu, Twitter was flooded with posts about companies that enable remote work and others that still have room for improvement. This led to the creation of a list of 518 companies praised by their employees for their comprehensive remote work policies. Among them: UX&I.

November 20, 2020

IBM acquires Instana, startup formula helped drive growth

A software company from Solingen is taking Silicon Valley by storm: Instana is joining IBM for an estimated $500 million. Three milestones, which define the typical startup lifecycle, were key to its success. UX&I refers to this as the “startup formula.”

November 19, 2020

UX&I ranks among Germany’s best-known UX companies

The German UPA’s new industry report has been published. For the 14th time, the professional association provides an overview of the German UX landscape. The report also lists the most well-known UX companies. UX&I ranks among the top 10 for the first time.

October 1, 2020

Provinzial Rheinland creates a platform with Product Sprint, and wins the 2020 German Brand Award

In just twelve weeks, Provinzial Rheinland used the Product Sprint method to develop a comprehensive platform for connecting customers with tradespeople. It has now been recognized for this unique brand experience.