Thomas Knittl

Creative Director / Leading an outstanding team of UI/UX talents at icon incar / Former AUDI & NIO

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

For about ten years I have dwelled in the world of pixels, developing new ideas and creating user journeys, emphasizing usability and expediting prototypes – always prepared to start from scratch because I had my eyes firmly on the goal: to create a new, authentic interface that meets the highest standards of design and intuitive handling. Prior to becoming an Advanced Graphical Interface Designer for Audi AG I was able to gain experience in a variety of fields: I managed corporate identity and graphic design projects, designed websites, apps and software all the while enhancing my know how that is essential when taking charge of overall concepts for advanced automotive interfaces. My current field of responsibilities mainly focuses on the development and design of new UI/UX concepts for Audis future concept cars. In order to achieve the best possible user experience, I take the creative lead encouraging a multidisciplinary approach and working closely with other (interior) departments to find the most suitable and innovative design for our user interfaces. In the last four and a half years I have managed and successfully completed various series development projects as well as the interfaces for different show cars as Creative Lead UI.

Experience

  • icon incar (Full-time · 6 yrs 8 mos)
    • Creative Director Mobility Experiences (Studio MUC)
      May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Design Director (Studio Munich)
      Nov 2019 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • NIO (1 yr 8 mos)
    • Lead UI/UX Designer
      Sep 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr

    • Senior UI/UX Designer
      Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 · 9 mos

  • Advanced Graphical User Interface Designer at AUDI AG
    Oct 2012 - Oct 2017 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Creative Lead UI/UX Showcar e-tron quattro Creative Lead UI/UX Showcar Prologue UI Design Virtual Cockpit sport version

  • Head of Software Design at Siller AG
    Apr 2011 - Oct 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Art Director Online at adextra Werbeagentur GmbH
    Sep 2003 - Apr 2011 · 7 yrs 8 mos