about me.
about me.

Hey I'm Bene,
an Industrial Designer with a background in Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. What drives me is the opportunity to solve complex problems through thoughtful, purpose-driven design. I believe design has the power to influence everyday life and shape society in a meaningful way.
My approach is rooted in minimalism and functionality — always with a focus on people. For me, good design is not about adding more, but about reducing to the essentials, understanding real needs, and creating with long-term value in mind. Sustainability, both ecological and social, is an integral part of my design process.
I’m especially interested in the intersection of physical and digital experiences, including interaction design and smart technologies. At the same time, I’m drawn to strategic thinking and systemic problem-solving beyond individual products.
Hey I'm Bene,
an Industrial Designer with a background in Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. What drives me is the opportunity to solve complex problems through thoughtful, purpose-driven design. I believe design has the power to influence everyday life and shape society in a meaningful way.
My approach is rooted in minimalism and functionality — always with a focus on people. For me, good design is not about adding more, but about reducing to the essentials, understanding real needs, and creating with long-term value in mind. Sustainability, both ecological and social, is an integral part of my design process.
I’m especially interested in the intersection of physical and digital experiences, including interaction design and smart technologies. At the same time, I’m drawn to strategic thinking and systemic problem-solving beyond individual products.
curriculum vitae.
curriculum vitae.
education
education
10/2021 - 02/2025
Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd
graduated in Industrial Design B.A.
Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
10/2021 - 02/2025
Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd
graduated in Industrial Design B.A.
Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
summer 2024
Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
exchange semester
Budapest, Hungary
summer 2024
Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
exchange semester
Budapest, Hungary
10/2018 - 09/2020
RWTH Aachen University
Industrial Engineering - specialization in Mechanical Engineering
Aachen, Germany
10/2018 - 09/2020
RWTH Aachen University
Industrial Engineering - specialization in Mechanical Engineering
Aachen, Germany
internships
internships
09/2023 - 09/2024
Dreiform GmbH
industrial design, scenography
Cologne, Germany
09/2023 - 09/2024
Dreiform GmbH
industrial design, scenography
Cologne, Germany
07/2018 - 6 weeks
Walther Trowal Gleitschleiftechnik
metal- & polyurethan workshop
Haan, Germany
07/2018 - 6 weeks
Walther Trowal Gleitschleiftechnik
metal- & polyurethan workshop
Haan, Germany
02/2014
Tischlerei Olaf Zimmermann
carpenter, wood workshop
Erkrath, Germany
02/2014
Tischlerei Olaf Zimmermann
carpenter, wood workshop
Erkrath, Germany
jobs
jobs
04/2025
currently
freelance work
worldwide
currently
freelance work
worldwide
04/2021 - 10/2021
Vodafone, Legal Tech dept.
contract management, working student
Düsseldorf, Germany
04/2021 - 10/2021
Vodafone, Legal Tech dept.
contract management, working student
Düsseldorf, Germany
engagement
engagement
Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd
vice president of student parliament
Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd
vice president of student parliament
Highschool
year- & class representative
Highschool
year- & class representative
Indonesia
ocean cleanup volunteering
Indonesia
ocean cleanup volunteering
other
tabletennis assisting coach childrensgroup TuS Homberg
other
tabletennis assisting coach childrensgroup TuS Homberg
software
software
3D Tools
Rhino 3D, Blender, Solidworks, fusion360, VRay, Vizcom, various Slicers
3D Tools
Rhino 3D, Blender, Solidworks, fusion360, VRay, Vizcom, various Slicers
adobesuite, affinity
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom
adobesuite, affinity
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom
other
Figma, Miro, Notion, Framer
other
Figma, Miro, Notion, Framer
skills
skills
languages
German
English
Spanish
Italian
Russian
mothertongue
fluent
basics
basics
currently learning
languages
German
English
Spanish
Italian
Russian
mothertongue
fluent
basics
basics
currently learning