Hi, I am Maike Strauch, a strategic innovation designer with a passion for brand creation and experiences.

Contact

Email: maikestrauch@gmail.com

based in Germany

Education

University of Wuppertal
Master of Arts 2021-2023
Strategic Innovation of Products and Services

University of Wuppertal
Bachelor of Arts 2016-2021
Industrial Design

Carl Fuhlrott Gymnasium Wuppertal
High School Diploma 2015

Le Jardin Academy USA, Hawaii
Exchange Year 2012-2013

Experience

Porsche AG Stuttgart, Germany
Intern - 6 Months 2022
Innovationmanagement

Studio F.A. Porsche Zell am See, Austria
Intern - 6 Months 2020
Product Design (luxury consumer goods)

Slimdesign Amsterdam, Netherlands
Intern - 5 Months 2019
Product Design

Bergische Universität Wuppertal Wuppertal, Germany
Research Assistent - 1 Year 2021
Innovation Project “Creactivities”

Wera Tools Wuppertal, Germany
Freelancer - multiple projects 2016-2022
creative concept development/product design/brand strategy/ videotography/ marketing

The Spine Method Chiropractic
Wuppertal, Germany
Freelancer - brand development/ CI creation

Process

understand

define

explore

create

test

Skills

Design & Brand Strategy, Product Design, User Experience Design, Visual Communication, Storytelling, Research, Branding, Filmmaking, Presenting Workshop Organisation Photography etc.

Tools & Methods

Interviewing, User Testing, Journey Mapping, Product Architecture, Figma, Sketch, Miro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, CAD, Keyshot, Power Point, Keynote, Microsoft 365

explorer, nature lover, photographer,
team player, gamer & optimist