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