Hi, I’m Michail – turning complexity into clarity for over 20 years.
I’m an independent product designer based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in UX design, animation, and visual storytelling. Whether it’s designing intuitive digital experiences or explaining how physical products work, I focus on clarity, usability, and results that matter. I work solo or bring together trusted specialists when projects require it.
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What I Bring to the Table
Digital Product Design
For 8 years, I’ve specialized in UX and product design for SaaS platforms, desktop software, and web applications. I spent 6 years as a full-time UX Designer at Maxon Computer, where I worked on their professional 3D software suite used by creative professionals worldwide. Beyond Maxon, I’ve designed for B2B and B2C platforms, always balancing user needs with business goals and technical constraints.
Visualization & Animation
Beyond digital interfaces, I bring 20+ years of experience in 3D visualization, animation, and illustration. This expertise allows me to explain how physical products work – machinery, electronics, consumer goods – through clear, engaging visuals for marketing, training, and trade shows. Whether it’s technical illustration or animated product demos, I turn complex functionality into stories that resonate.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
I’ve spent years working with distributed teams, partnering closely with product managers, developers, QA engineers, stakeholders, and designers to ship products that balance user experience with technical requirements and business goals. At Maxon Computer, I collaborated with major industry partners like Adobe, Epic Games, and Nvidia – ensuring our tools integrated seamlessly into professional workflows used by studios and artists worldwide.
Research-Driven & Accessible
Every project starts with understanding the problem. I conduct UX audits, user research, and usability testing to ensure design decisions are grounded in real needs. Accessibility isn’t optional – I design according to European standards (EN 301 549, WCAG 2.2) and integrate inclusive design from the start.
Training & Knowledge Sharing
For 15 years, I’ve trained professionals in 3D graphics, UX design and writing – helping teams build their skills and confidence. I was a Certified Lead Instructor for Maxon Computer, co-developing training strategies and certifying trainers worldwide.
How I Work
Most projects I handle independently, from research and concept development through design to quality assurance. For larger or more specialized projects, I collaborate with a network of experienced designers, developers, and other specialists – ensuring you always get the right expertise without the overhead of an agency. Whether solo or in a team, the focus stays on clarity, usability, and measurable results.
Onlineshop design and implementation.
Product Design for Maxon Cinema 4D. Focus on: Asset management system, 3D modelling, data exchange, licening and onboarding.
3D Modelling and visualization of the WP200 machine focusing on its functionality.
Animated spots and visualized smartphone and netbooks for 3.
Took care of the 3D animation and rendering for the long-running TV series KiKANiNCHEN.