ABOUT

a UX RESEARCHER
and PHOTOGRAPHER
BORN IN BERNKASTEL-KUES
NOW BASED IN BERLIN

I grew up in the German countryside in Bernkastel-Kues before moving to Berlin in 2012 to study photography. Early in my studies, I travelled to Kyiv, Ukraine, to document the Euromaidan protests. What started as an interest in political events developed into several years of documenting protests and everyday social life, with a strong focus on human behaviour and the stories behind it.

That curiosity eventually led me into UX research. Since then, I've worked with companies like SoundCloud and Moritz Klein Instruments, helping teams better understand people and design thoughtful, user-centred digital experiences.

Outside of my day job, you'll usually find me immersed in music—collecting vinyl, DJing, and staying closely connected to Berlin's music scene. I'm also interested in sport and design.

[EXPERTISE]

EXPERTISE
& SKILLS

Bridging curiosity and clarity, my research practice revolves around storytelling, user insights and design thinking.

Moritz Klein Instruments
[01]

DISCOVERY RESEARCH

Uncovering user needs, behaviours and motivations through interviews, surveys and contextual inquiry.

[02]

USABILITY TESTING

Evaluating products with real users to identify friction points and validate design decisions.

[03]

PRODUCT VALIDATION

Testing assumptions and concepts early to reduce risk and guide product strategy.

[04]

CONVERSION RESEARCH

Identifying why users drop off and what drives them to act through qualitative and quantitative methods.

[05]

RESEARCH STRATEGY

Building research roadmaps that align with business goals and product timelines.

[06]

INSIGHT SYNTHESIS

Transforming raw data into clear, actionable narratives that drive team alignment and design direction.

As a documentary photographer, Julian has captured pivotal social and political moments across Europe — from the Euromaidan protests in Kyiv to the Black Lives Matter movement in Berlin.

Experi­ence

[Moritz Klein Instruments / Berlin]
UX Researcher
[SoundCloud / Berlin]
UX Researcher
[GlucoGlyde / Berlin]
UX Designer
[Superior Magazine / Berlin]
Head of Photography
[Highsnobiety · Vidal Sassoon · Andy Wolf / Berlin]
Photographer
Photography

How photography shaped my perspective.

Years of documenting protests, cities and people taught me how to look closer, ask better questions and notice what others overlook — the same curiosity I bring into UX research.

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