David
Beckmann
B.A. Product Design
M.Sc. Human-Technology Interaction (expected graduation: February 2028)
Dear Hiring Team,
During my Bachelor's, I worked intensively on the design of physical products. Usability and function were always my top priority.
In my Bachelor's thesis, I developed a product system for gait rehabilitation, for people who want to regain a healthy gait pattern after illness or injury. This is where my interest in medical technology began. I then chose a Master's in Human-Technology Interaction because I am also strongly interested in UX design and wanted to broaden my skill set.
As a working student at CLAAS, I optimized work processes in outbound logistics and built Excel workspaces for employees using VBA code.
This website shows you who I am and what experience I have gained during my studies and in my previous jobs.
I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to work at Fraunhofer on solutions that noticeably improve the everyday lives of patients and medical professionals. I bring analytical thinking, a good sense for design, and the willingness to quickly get up to speed with new technical requirements. I would be delighted to discuss this with you in person.
Kind regards,
David Beckmann
Academic
- 17 High School Diploma Gymnasium Harsewinkel
- 19–22 Studies, Mechanical Engineering TU Dresden (not completed)
- 23–26 Bachelor of Arts, Product Design HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd
- 26 – Master of Science, Human-Technology Interaction Hochschule Ruhr West
Professional Experience
- Oct '20 – Jan '21 Internship, Corporate Industrial Design CLAAS KGaA mbH
- Nov '21 – Feb '22 Part-time Job Decathlon Dresden
- '22, '23, '25, '26 Summer Job, Process Optimization CLAAS, Outbound Logistics
- Aug '24 – Oct '24 Volunteer Internship Nexus Product Design
- Mar '25 – Aug '25 Practical Semester sieger design
Software Skills
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Excel
- Rhinoceros
- Figma
- Affinity Designer
- SolidWorks
- Blender
- Vectorworks
- Python
Other
- Instructor at the HfG Engineering Mechanics – Structural Analysis
- Head VS Sport Team
- Football Player TV Straßdorf & TSG Harsewinkel
- Erasmus, Sept '25 – Jan '26 Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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About Me
I grew up on a small farm in Germany, where I had the freedom to explore and stay active — a passion that has shaped me ever since. Staying active clears my mind and opens up new perspectives, which is also why I wanted to gain professional experience abroad.
I'm an engaged, curious person who loves learning — as a product designer, there's always something new to discover as technologies and user needs evolve.
Design and sport connect for me: both keep me moving, curious, and open to new challenges.
German & Spanish Design
My studies in Germany taught me to value clarity, precision, and functionality — every element serving a purpose, with emotion carefully integrated rather than absent.
In Madrid, I discovered a more intuitive approach, where a feeling or personal connection can just as naturally spark a design.
To me, product design is a language across cultures — combining German clarity with Spanish expressiveness is something I want to keep exploring.
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"He was characterized by reliability and flexibility, and was always a highly engaged and dedicated intern who, with dynamism and strong self-organization, excellently managed his diverse range of tasks."
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0. Gait Analysis
A functional prototype was used to record gait data and movement patterns from the target group — people with altered gait patterns due to neurological conditions or orthopedic injuries — supporting the feasibility and relevance of the concept.
1. Wearable
The wearable's LED matrices give the user real-time feedback on their analyzed gait. Simple light colors and signals convey this information — so if an irregular gait pattern is detected, the user is always aware of it.
2. Charging station
The charging station sits on the nightstand, its shape and tilt encouraging daily use. It charges the wearable inductively.
This project was created during my practical semester at sieger design, commissioned by APS Germany.
Stackability
The stackability of the products within the grid is an enormously important factor. The varying diameters of the products open up a new level through exciting stacking possibilities — both in terms of storage and presentation.
Materials
Within the matrix, various materials such as wood, borosilicate glass and porcelain were used. It's precisely the stackability of these materials that generates a new kind of tension.
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