ABOUT

👋 I'm Anke!

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With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in taking products from high-level vision to global scale. My career has been defined by a passion for social impact—finding the "joy in the work" by solving problems for non-profits and mission-driven startups. I don't just design interfaces; I build systems that empower teams and users alike.

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What I Bring to the Table​

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• Complexity Specialist: I excel at distilling abstract, multi-layered social or technical issues into clean, accessible solutions that resonate with users and meet business goals.

• Zero-to-One Strategy: With 20+ years in the industry, I specialize in defining product vision at the conception stage and building scalable frameworks that allow growing startup teams to move fast without sacrificing quality.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: I don't just hand off designs; I facilitate alignment across product, engineering, and stakeholders through collaborative workshops and a shared commitment to the user.

• Inclusive Design Advocate: I treat accessibility and ethics as core product requirements rather than afterthoughts, ensuring all products are truly usable by everyone.

• Design Systems & Operations: I build and evolve robust design systems that drive consistency and unlock team velocity, treating the system itself as a product for the organization.

• Mentorship & Culture: I am an active mentor and UX evangelist, dedicated to leveling up design craft and fostering an inclusive culture of continuous learning and growth.

• Agile & Outcome-Driven: I thrive in high-stakes, deadline-driven environments, using research tools like Maze and collaboration platforms like Miro to validate hypotheses and drive measurable impact. 

• Social Impact Lens: I maintain an unwavering optimism for technology's potential to drive societal change, ensuring accessibility and ethics are never afterthoughts.

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Life Beyond the Screen

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• The Great Outdoors: Hiking, skiing, and ocean-side wandering with my dog.

• Culture & Community: Traveling, volunteering, art community nights, nature-bathing, city-biking.

• Quiet Joys: Reading, board games, family time, and a healthy obsession with all things orange (and sauerkraut).

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