Introduction

Black and white portrait photo of Johannes standing in front of a plain background

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

Education

Year

Institution

Description

2024

Umeå Institute of Design

 · 2024

Exchange semester in Interaction Design MFA

2021–2025

Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

 · 2021–2025

Interaction Design BA

2018–2021

Ernst-Litfaß-Schule

 · 2018–2021

Apprenticeship: Media designer (digital/print)

2016–2017

Technical University Berlin

 · 2016–2017

Architecture BA (incomplete), two semesters

Awards & Recognition

Year

Institution

Description

2026

German Design Award

 · 2026

Finalist for newcomer of the year

2025

Core77 Design Awards

 · 2025

Student Winner: Apps & Platforms for degree project Voice Select

2025

UX Design Awards

 · 2025

Nominated for new talent award with degree project Voice Select

2024

UX Design Awards

 · year

Nominated for new talent award with project Unis

2023

Push UX Conference

 · 2023

Project Noto was selected for the conference exhibition

2023

UX Design Awards

 · 2023

Nominated for new talent award with project Detact

2023

Red Dot Design Awards

 · 2023

Junior award (interface & experience design) for project Detact

2023

Art Directors Club

 · 2023

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

2022

Gilde Graphia

 · 2022

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

Contact

(My last name is german for red cone)