Richard is a UX / UI Designer and Design Director specialized in strategy-led Product Design & Direction. He helps companies from start-ups to enterprise brands stand out by combining creative strategy, story telling, hands on design work and thoughtful design leadership.
To seamlessly cover all steps from conception to development of enriching experiences he uses the latest tools & processes with an integrated & mindful approach.
" Few people have the opportunity to report to a UX leader who is also a coach and mentor—but I did when I worked with Richard. Richard is a powerhouse of thoughtful, creative, and caring energy. I can say without a doubt that he is one of the most valuable people that I know.
During my UX career in SAP he made me feel so welcome that I felt like we had been friends for years. He is a people-person that can connect with anyone!
He knows how to bring the best out of the members of his team, by inspiring. I have reached out to Richard for advice on work skills - and his feedback has always been well-thought-out, actionable, and human. He is a trustworthy and empathetic mentor to me, and I’m grateful to know him. Any employee would be lucky to have him as a manager. "
" Richard brings all of the skills and abilities of a driven UX professional to the organization of SAP Corp. As a UX Lead, Richard has the essential characteristics: smart and analytic, fast and responsive, intelligent risk-taking, and a real team player. He knows how to bring the best out of the members of his team, by inspiring them. I consider myself blessed that I’m at his team. "
" Unlike some managers, Richard inspires by example.
Richard and I met when we were both working on SAP's customer identity and access management solution. He quickly proved to be an innovative and humble leader who helped others around him grow. Even at stressful times, his encouraging and positive attitude made a great difference to our team. His calm, emphatic, respectful and supportive leadership style continually amazed me. Working with him was a pleasure, and I learned a lot.
Having worked with Richard and having witnessed his commitment to his role firsthand, I highly recommend him as a manager without hesitation. "
" I had the pleasure of working with Richard while he led the UX design team at SAP and I was a product manager working very closely with him. He always knew how to approach a complex task, always with a positive approach and bringing the most creative ideas to the table. But what I found to be Richard's best feature is his ability to encourage his team to do the same. I had the pleasure of working with the most dedicated, motivated and determined team and it is all because of Richard's unique leadership skills. "
