An illustration of a blue feathered corythoraptor that says hi!A Portrait of me: Thomas Heyder
About Me

Through observation & empathy, I (co) design physical and digital experiences.
With people. For people.

I wear two hats: the specialist in ID and UX & the generalist with diverse knowledge and skills to handle any challenge.

And I love illustrating dinosaurs.

Recently, I worked at büro+staubach on international mobility projects in public transportation, including regional and long-distance traffic. My tasks included exterior and interface design, and overseeing project implementation in collaboration with public transportation operators and manufacturers.

In my master‘s studies at the Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, I specialized in urban mobility systems and interaction design. Prior, I worked as a product designer with ebee smart technologies and e27 to develop new charging infrastructure products.

I've worked in the transportation and industrial design industry for 6 years, gaining valuable expertise along the way. However, my true passion lies in creating seamless and delightful user experiences. That's why I ventured into the exciting world of UX design. I approach every project with a user-centric mindset, utilizing my visualization and prototyping skills, research techniques, and a willingness to experiment to craft unique and memorable experiences. I aim to improve user experiences, one project at a time.
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Awards & 
Accolades

These are some of the pieces I've been featured with:

IF Design Award Gold 2022
City Tram Dresden - Alstom Transport
German Design Award 2020
My Master's Thesis TAKI/e_töff was nominated for the German Design Award 2020
PROMOS Mobility Program
PROMOS Sponsorship for a Semester abroad at Emily Carr University of Art+Design
BoConcept/ECU Design Competition
Winner of the BoConcept Student Design Competition in Vancouver/BC together with Jessica Yuan and Yiran Wang
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A blue tinted picture of a group conducting a exploratory research in Landkreis Oder SpreeA short blue tinted GIF of me welding on a motorcycleA short blue tinted GIF of a dinosaur modeled and rendered in Blender 3D
I'm always eager to grow by exploring new perspectives, trying new things, and taking lessons. It keeps my curiosity alive and drives me to never stop learning.
I aim to get my hands dirty as often as possible. I rebuilt my bike, taught myself to weld, and love tinkering with mechanical systems.
I'm a visual storyteller who turns ideas into impactful realities through drawings and innovative visualization techniques.