About Me
I'm a UX architect and a user experience advocate since the very first minute. I breath and stand up for user-centered design and I do have 15 years of experience in digital, web and app design and I'm an expert in the field of high-fidelity interactive prototyping.
I do hold a Bachelor in Multimedia Arts with a major in web development from the Middlesex University London and a Master's degree in User Experience Management from the University of Applied Science in Vienna. During my professional career I already worked for many agencies and companies on various kinds of projects with international customers from around the globe.
I'm passionate about cutting edge technologies such as 3D-printing, artificial intelligence and mixed reality as well as human-computer interaction, internet of things and ubiquitous computing.
Besides that, I'm also the scientific coordinator for the User Experience Design Bootcamp at the Talent Garden Innovation School Vienna, talk on a regular basis about UX and prototyping and work together with various start ups from Europe and help them to shape their products towards great customer experience.
Contact Details
Attemsgasse 23/6/39
AT-1220 Vienna
+43 660 5203971
mail@rudi.rocks
Prototyping for Greentube
Lo-Fi interactive prototype for the Bell Fruits Casino (Novomatic) gaming app for the British market which got later usability tested by USECON (now part of AIT).
Prototyping
Scientific Coordinator at TAG
Developed a three months UX design bootcamp for the Talent Garden Innovation School Vienna where students learn how to become an UX Designer. I am also a mentorat the Agile Mentorship Program where we help big corporates towards digital transformation and innovation.
Teaching
Prototyping for VERBUND
Co-developed an enterprise renewable energy trading platform for the VERBUND Trading called "ViSION" which allows their users to trade various kinds of electricity products and analyse the market. I also audited and supported various UX related projects at VERBUND.
Prototyping, UX Design
Prototyping for win2day
For win2day I developed an interactive tablet and mobile prototype, an Apple Watch prototype showreal as well as various landing page and banner designs.
Prototyping
Partnership with FONDA
More than 15 years ago I started my professional career as a trainee at FONDA Agency for Digital Media and Communications. Since then many years have gone by but we still work together on various projects from time to time.
UX Design, Prototyping
Partnership/Teaching FH Technikum
On a regular basis I do work together with the University of Applied Science Vienna (FH Technikum Wien) on various types of projects. Since 2020 I do also co-lecture the usability laboratory at the Master program User Experience Management and co-create lecture materials for other degree programs.
UX Design, Teaching, Prototyping
Partnership TheVentury
TheVentury supports startups and corporates with innovation management, data & software engineering and growth marketing. On occasional basis I do teach UX & prototyping during their startup elevator ("Elevate") and innovation programs.
Teaching
Partnership with Sclable
Sclable combines the expertise of a management consultancy with the creativity of a design agency and the competence of a technology company. I have just recently finished my first project with Sclable - a Hi-Fi interactive prototype for Doka - and I am looking forward to working together with them in the near future.
Prototyping
Prototyping for Doka
Together with Sclable I created a Hi-Fi native-like iOS prototype for Dokas newest "smart" App solution.
Prototyping
Prototyping for Kuoni Switzerland
For Kuoni Switzerland I created in partnership with Thirdman an interactive prototype for their Reisekompass® toolkit which allows their customers to find their perfect travel destination in an intuitive and playful way.
Prototyping
Prototyping for Restplatzbörse
Mobile prototyping for restplatzbörse.at together with Thirdman.
Prototyping
Prototyping for Lastminute.at
Wireframing, prototyping and usability consulting for their travel IBE together with Thirdman.
Prototyping
Prototyping for Carl Reiner
Together with the University of Applied Science Vienna I developed a medical ventilation GUI for Carl Reiner.
Prototyping
Become a UX Designer in just 12 weeks!
Together with the TAG Innovation School Vienna I created a UX Design Bootcamp where you'll learn anything you need to know on how to become a professional UX Designer.
Work Experience
UX Designer, CEO & Founder
rudi.rocks – UX Design • 2012 - Present
Created various UX design solutions and high-fidelity prototypes for companies around the world and also helped them to define and implement UX strategies within their product development process.
Lecturer
New Design University St. Pölten • 2020 - Present
Teaching Prototyping in the Masters degree program Management by Innovation.
Scientific Coordinator & Lecturer
Talent Garden Innovation School Vienna • 2019 - Present
Developed a three months UX design bootcamp where students learn how to design outstanding user experiences and anything they need to know to start a career as a UX Designer. I do also teach the UX Prototyping module and supervise our students.
UX Architect
VERBUND Trading GmbH • 2017 - 2019
Co-developed an enterprise renewable energy trading platform which allows their users to trade various kinds of electricity products and analyse the market. Audited and supported various UX related projects. Gained experience within a scrum team as a Product Owner as well as knowledge as a Scrum Master by doing the Certified Scrum Master certificate.
Technical Project Manager
MMCAGENTUR für digitale Kommunikation GmbH • 2015 - 2017
Developer & UX Designer
THIRD MAN Digital Solutions KG • 2012 - 2015
Full Stack Developer
Freelancer, United Kingdom & Austria • 2009 - 2011
Project Manager
FONDA Interaktive Medien und Kommunikation GmbH • 2008 - 2009
Education
Master of Advanced Studies in UX Design
University of Applied Science Vienna • 2016 - 2018
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Multimedia Arts
Middlesex University London • 2008 - 2010
Web Design and Development Diploma
SAE Technology Institute Vienna • 2006 - 2007
Certified ScrumMaster®
CSM • 2017
IBUQ® Certified Professional for Usability Engineering
Foundation Level • 2017
IREB CPRE Foundation Level
CPRE-FL • 2016
Skills
My skillset is very wide but mostly related to topics within the area of UX and user-centered design.
Quotes
Contact Form
Just drop me a line and I will come back to you asap to discuss on how we can make your product even better!