I create human-centered design for digital products

My name is Raffael, and I am a digital product designer and co-founder of Blackpattern and Bridges, based in Cologne, Germany, with over 17 years of professional experience in UX/UI. I am committed to developing creative solutions for a broad clientele. My expertise lies in UX/UI design, particularly in the creation of human-centered digital products, apps, websites, and e-commerce platforms — increasingly enhanced through the integration of Native AI. Additionally, I have skills in visual campaign development, visual identity, art direction, and photo shoot production.

  • websites

  • mobile apps

  • web apps

  • e-commerce

  • branding

  • visual campaigns

  • websites

  • mobile apps

  • web apps

  • e-commerce

  • branding

  • visual campaigns

  • websites

  • mobile apps

  • web apps

  • e-commerce

  • branding

  • visual campaigns

  • websites

  • mobile apps

  • web apps

  • e-commerce

  • branding

  • visual campaigns

RECENT

RECENT

  • websites

  • mobile apps

  • web apps

  • e-commerce

  • branding

  • visual campaigns

  • websites

  • mobile apps

  • web apps

  • e-commerce

  • branding

  • visual campaigns

  • websites

  • mobile apps

  • web apps

  • e-commerce

  • branding

  • visual campaigns

  • websites

  • mobile apps

  • web apps

  • e-commerce

  • branding

  • visual campaigns

BRIDGES - RAISING STANDARDS

Award-Winning Digital Branding & Web Design for Bridges

Conceptualization

Webdesign

UX/UI

Branding

Co-Founder

BRIDGES - RAISING STANDARDS

Award-Winning Digital Branding & Web Design for Bridges

Conceptualization

Webdesign

UX/UI

Branding

Co-Founder

WWP - Weirather – Wenzel & Partner GmbH

High-concept website, Awwwards-nominated — for a leading sports marketing agency

Conceptualization

Webdesign

UX/UI

Branding

Co-Founder

WWP - Weirather – Wenzel & Partner GmbH

High-concept website, Awwwards-nominated — for a leading sports marketing agency

Conceptualization

Webdesign

UX/UI

Branding

Co-Founder

Happy Tree GmbH / Jagdcoach

State-of-the-art e-learning app focusing on hunting licenses, packed with features. Best in its class.

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

iOS / Android

Happy Tree GmbH / Jagdcoach

State-of-the-art e-learning app focusing on hunting licenses, packed with features. Best in its class.

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

iOS / Android

FACTOR-A/DEPT

Elevating online branding with a bespoke website for FACTOR-A/DEPT

Conceptualization

Webdesign

UX/UI

FACTOR-A/DEPT

Elevating online branding with a bespoke website for FACTOR-A/DEPT

Conceptualization

Webdesign

UX/UI

Deutsche Gesellschaft für privatärtztliche Abrechnung

Empowering doctors: dgpar's factoring app streamlines patient data and billing

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

iOS / Android

Web App

Deutsche Gesellschaft für privatärtztliche Abrechnung

Empowering doctors: dgpar's factoring app streamlines patient data and billing

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

iOS / Android

Web App

Spodeco GmbH - BidiBadu

Visual Campaign, Art Direction, Set Design for a tennis fashion brand

Conceptualization

Set Design

Campaign Idea

Art Direction

Spodeco GmbH - BidiBadu

Visual Campaign, Art Direction, Set Design for a tennis fashion brand

Conceptualization

Set Design

Campaign Idea

Art Direction

SWINX GmbH

Empowering Business Influencers: Creating a Tailored App to Harness the Power of LinkedIn for Effective Marketing.

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

iOS / Android

SWINX GmbH

Empowering Business Influencers: Creating a Tailored App to Harness the Power of LinkedIn for Effective Marketing.

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

iOS / Android

Mix+Match

Elevating gastronomy with Mix&Match's innovative online catering solution

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

E-Commerce platform

Mix+Match

Elevating gastronomy with Mix&Match's innovative online catering solution

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

E-Commerce platform

Kino on Demand

Experience global cinema: Kino on Demand's premier streaming platform for international movies.

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

Streaming platform

Kino on Demand

Experience global cinema: Kino on Demand's premier streaming platform for international movies.

Conceptualization

Product design

UX/UI

Streaming platform

Crafting Experiences Centered on Users

"I specialize in crafting User Experience and Interface Designs with a steadfast focus on the user. Embracing an entrepreneurial mindset, I design holistically, ensuring every aspect aligns with the core user needs and business goals."

Design Services

UX/UI

Webdesign

Hi-Fi Prodotyping

Apps

Art Direction

Branding

Services

AI

Analysis

Conceptualization

User Experience

Wireframing

Prototyping

Experience

Co-Founder

Bridges RS GmbH

2024-Present

Co-Founder

2017-Present

UX/UI & Product Designer

Freelancer

2016-Present

UI/UX Designer

Freelancer

2009-2016

Webdesigner

Freelancer

2008-2009

Contact

Eager to turn your ideas into reality or simply engage in a conversation? Get in touch, and let's make something remarkable as one. I'm readily available to listen, work together, and develop design strategies that resound.

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