ABOUT

👋 I'm Anke!

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Over the past two decades, I’ve specialized in turning high-level product visions into scalable reality. I do my best work with non-profits and purpose-driven startups, finding genuine satisfaction in solving complex problems that make a real difference. Beyond designing interfaces, I create systems that make work easier for teams and deliver great experiences for users.

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What I Bring

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• Untangling Complexity: I love taking messy, multi-layered technical or social challenges and shaping them into clear, simple experiences that people actually enjoy using.

• Early-Stage Strategy: Having spent two decades taking ideas from napkin sketches to full-scale products, I help growing teams move quickly and build strong foundations without cutting corners on quality.

• True Collaboration: I don't believe in tossing designs over the fence. I bring product, engineering, and stakeholders together early through hands-on workshops so everyone is aligned around the same goal.

• Designing for Everyone: To me, accessibility and ethics are non-negotiable foundations, not end-of-project checklists. I build products so that anyone, anywhere, can use them seamlessly.

• Building Efficient Systems: I create clear, adaptable design systems that keep branding consistent and eliminate repetitive work, letting team members spend less time spinning their wheels and more time solving real problems.

• Growth & Mentorship: I genuinely enjoy helping fellow designers sharpen their skills, sharing what I've learned along the way, and cultivating a culture where people feel comfortable taking creative risks.

• Practical, Flexible Process: Whether using Miro for ideation or Maze for testing, I use tools to stay grounded in real user feedback and deliver meaningful results on tight timelines.

• Purpose-Driven Work: I stay optimistic about the good technology can do in the world, and I bring that focus on positive social impact to every project I take on.

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Life Beyond Design

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• Community & Culture: Exploring new cities, volunteering, catching local art shows, visiting museums, or getting around by bike.

• Outdoors: Hiking trails, hitting the slopes, walking the beach, or just soaking up nature with my dog.

• Simple Pleasures: Board game nights, time with family, a good book, and a fun mix of personal favorites like Berlin, sauerkraut, and the color orange.

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