About me
Hi, I’m Florian, a German interface designer based in Zürich. I design and code apps, websites and digital tools for people just like you. I design user interfaces for interactive applications for the web, mobile and beyond.
Since studying interface design at the University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, I’ve been working on a lot of projects including apps, websites, data visualisation and services — no matter what the target device was: a computer screen, multi-touch table or full-dome projection. I like to challenge status-quo and develop unique solutions.
Design, Prototyping, Programming
Designing digital products and testing them with users requires realistic prototypes. A lot can be achieved using clickable prototypes, but sometimes you need more. Being a designer who also codes, means that I’m comfortable using data from APIs, sensors, gestures and voice. I like to work with Vue, Node, WebSockets and Kirby.
Design Tools
I’m currently building design tools for the web. With Ratio, I’m trying to turn my knowledge about design, writing CSS and creating design systems into a series of tools that enable both designers and developers to explore more and worry less. useratio.com
Plugins
When I used Sketch for the first time, I fell in love with its simplicity compared to other tools at the time. The more I used the tool, the more I noticed its shortcomings and repetitive work. That’s when I’ve started to automate commands and turned them into plugins including the first color contrast checker.
My plugins have been used by hundreds of designers worldwide. I’ve since built plugins for major design tools including Sketch, Figma and Adobe XD and integrations with Frontify.
Teaching & Writing
Since 2018, I’ve been teaching user interface design as part of the class CAS Digital Typography at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste. I also like to share my knowledge by writing about design and technology. My most popular articles include The Anatomy of a Thousand Typefaces and Designing with Ratio.
Designer, who codes.
Hi there! I build interactive prototypes for startups and enterprises that convince stakeholders, get developers excited and make users happy. Whether it’s a refresh or restart, I help you launch. There are no shortcuts to good design, but together we can check more boxes than you can think of. We’ll make it bold, with a pinch of fun.
Clients
I’ve worked with people at companies including Adnexo, Adobe, Allianz, Axpo, Doodle, Eduwo, Frontify, Ginetta, Helsana, SBB, Schule für Gestaltung, Raureif, Siroop, Swisscom, Vontobel and many more.
