Hi! I'm Benedikt  👋 

A product designer with a background in entrepreneurship. I've founded the DTC brand Boyfriend and the Boston Student Film Festival, and have extensive experience taking projects from 0 to 1 in tech and eCommerce. I'm a strong advocate for enviornmentally friendly decision-making, and received the David A. Alexander Award for Social Consciousness for my related work.

Expertise

Product Design and UX Research
I specialize in creating intuitive and engaging user experiences, underpinned by thorough research and user-centered design principles.

Product Development
From idea generation to market launch, my product development expertise is rooted in the lean methodology, understanding user needs, and market trends.

Growth Marketing
I apply growth marketing techniques with a focus on user acquisition and retention, driving brand growth through data-driven and user-centric strategies.

Photography and Filmmaking
Through photography and filmmaking, I craft compelling visual narratives that enhance and align with my design philosophy.

Experience and Education

boyfriend, co. (Founder, Product Designer)

2021 - Present

Boston, MA

BookBub, Chirp Audiobooks (Rotational Program, Growth Marketer)

2021 - 2023

Cambridge, MA

UC Berkeley / [IN]LAND Progam in Landscape Architecture

2021

Berkeley, CA

Dave's Fresh Pasta (Web Designer)

2020 - 2021

Somerville, MA

Herman Miller (Product Manager, Contract)

2019

Holland, MI

Boston Student Film Festival (Founder, Product Designer)

2018 - 2021

Boston, MA

Bose (UX Intern)

2018

Waltham, MA

Jibo (UX Research Intern)

2016

Boston, MA

Brandeis University / B.A. Computer Science and Anthropology

2015 - 2019

Waltham, MA

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