Introduction

Johannes in front of his favorite building: the barcelona pavillion by Mies van der Rohe

Hello, I’m Johannes Rothkegel. 

I’m an interaction designer based in Berlin. My work focuses on how technology can better adapt to human needs. To make this tangible, I develop concepts and prototypes that aim to create more natural and accessible experiences. I’m particularly interested in Calm Technology, physical–digital interactions, and the interplay between design and AI.

Fields of Work

UX-Research, Concept, Hardware & Software Prototyping, UI Design

Professional Experience

Year

Institution

Description

2016

Extra Divers World Wide, El Hierro, Spain

Internship (five weeks)

Education

Year

Institution

Description

2024

Umeå Institute of Design

Exchange semester in Interaction Design MFA

2021–2025

Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

Interaction Design BA

2018–2021

Ernst-Litfaß-Schule

Apprenticeship: Media designer (digital/print)

2016–2017

Technical University Berlin

Architecture BA (incomplete), two semesters

Awards & Recognition

Year

Institution

Description

2024

UX Design Awards

Nominated for new talent award with project Unis

2023

Push UX Conference

Project Noto was selected for the conference exhibition

2023

UX Design Awards

Nominated for new talent award with project Detact

2023

Red Dot Design Awards

Junior award (interface & experience design) for project Detact

2023

Art Directors Club

ADC Talent Award silver (digital products / user experience) for project Detact

2022

Gilde Graphia

Award for the best graduate of Ernst-Litfaß-Schule 2021

Contact

(My last name is german for red cone)