Peter Biekarck
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Toptal member since February 18, 2019
As a user-centered product designer, Peter creates frictionless and fun-to-use UXs combined with beautiful, clean UIs that lift his client’s products to the next level. Based out of Hamburg, Germany, he’s accustomed to working in US and European markets. A one-stop shop, Peter provides support for the entire project lifecycle from concept, wireframing, and prototyping to deliver a tested and pixel-perfect product.
Portfolio
Development Services Website – Web
Work Experience
Founder | Head of Design
Owl + Bear
- Designed an event platform for iOS and web which enabled individuals to lift their events to the next level. Users can create a smooth process to both create their own ones and join existing events. By implementing multiple ways to contribute to an event financially, hosts do not have to finance the event out of pocket but can collect the money ahead of time creating bigger and better events.
- Designed a solution for lengthy medical treatments reducing overhead costs for the medical facility while increasing trust and transparency for the patient.
- Created a new concept and look for a web development agency to attract more clientele via the website; this included a design for a mobile-first website. Also conducted market and user research and developed the concept and UX/UI design.
- Designed a clean-and-intuitive look for a mid-size interior design company; included the page layout, job offers, and location finder for a mobile-first website.
- Redesigned completely a young and fresh recipe app with a strong focus on the food's visual appeal and professionally made step-by-step videos preparing each dish. This included conducting competitor research, concept design, proof of concept, UX design, prototyping, user testing, and a pixel-perfect UI (iOS, Android, web).
Owner
Peter Biekarck Design
- Worked for various clients from innovative startups to established mid-size companies.
- Created UX/UI designs.
- Built prototypes.
- Conducted user testing.
- Crafted pixel-perfect UI design.
- Acted as the contact person for the development team.
- Created concept work.
UX/UI Designer
mytaxi GmbH
- Worked in a design internship for Germany’s biggest Uber competitor.
- Created a UX/UI design for iOS, Android, and web.
- Worked within Agile design teams.
- Participated in design sprints.
- Worked in a Scrum environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Design (User Interface Design)
Muthesius Academy of Arts and Design - Kiel, Germany
Skills
Tools
Sketch, InVision, Principle, InVision App, Zeplin, Miro, MURAL
Platforms
Figma, iOS, Web, Android, Webflow
Industry Expertise
Events, Building & Construction, Healthcare
Other
Story Mapping, Concepting, Conceptual Design, UX Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Wireframing, UX Prototyping, User Scenarios, Germany, iOS App Design, iOS UX Design, iOS UI Design, Prototyping, iOS Design Trends, User Testing, Principal, Design Sprints, Web App UI, WebApp, Web App UX, Click Dummies, Icon Sets, Icon Design, Iconography, UI Prototyping, Mobile Prototypes, Paper Prototyping, Web App Design, Web Applications, Event Artwork, Hosting, Payment Gateways, Stripe Payments, Mobile Payments, Guest Lists, Fundraising, Ideation, Concept Sketching, Case Studies, Medical Applications, Fertilizers, Gamification, User Flows, Market Research & Analysis, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Animated Prototypes, Recipes & Cooking, Shopping Carts, List View, Target Markets (Parents), Persona Design, Personas, User Personas, Writing & Editing, Wireframe to Product, Design Systems, Web UI Design, Logo Design, Branding, UI Branding, Brand Design, Development, Web Development, Web Development Strategy, Mobile First, Mobile UI, Interior Design, UX Flows, App UX, Mobile UI Design, Rideshare Services, Mobile UX Design, Android UI Design, Android Design Guidelines
Experience
- User Experience (UX) - 4 years
- User Interface (UI) - 4 years
- Wireframing - 4 years
- User Scenarios - 4 years
- InVision - 4 years
- Conceptual Design - 4 years
- Principle - 3 years
- Figma - 2 years
Tools
- InVision
- Principle
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