Passion for People, Pixels & Psychology

Anne Gruengreiff


Customer first User Experience Management Building strong teams

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Who I am

What makes me different.

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I build User Experiences and Teams.
Both with lots of love.

As Head of User Experience, I firmly believe that digital products should not only look appealing but also be designed to meet users' expectations. To me, User Experience means understanding the needs of the target audience, identifying the core problem, and offering the best possible solution. My approach is centered on observing users, learning from them, and continuously improving to create an optimal experience. User Experience Design is much more than following the latest visual trends. It involves listening closely, observing, testing, and driving iterative improvements. The most important lesson I’ve learned is that creating intelligent user experiences is not a one-man show.
After more than 20 years of passionate work, I have focused on leading and developing high-performance teams. The close collaboration between UX designers, UX researchers, developers, and product managers is key to creating solutions that truly delight users. Good User Experience Design not only benefits users but also brings significant value to the business. When digital products are intuitive and user-friendly, customer satisfaction increases, leading to higher user retention and stronger brand loyalty. Additionally, well-thought-out UX design reduces the need for customer support, as users can navigate applications efficiently on their own. Moreover, a well-executed UX strategy directly contributes to achieving business goals by shortening time to market, optimizing development resources, and minimizing the risk of costly redesigns. Companies that invest in User Experience see higher conversion rates, stronger differentiation in the marketplace, and ultimately enhanced business success.

Short CV

  • Current Job: Head of UX at idealo
  • Education: Dipl. Designer
  • Working Experience: UX strategy, Product Vision, Concept and Design, User Research, User Satisfaction and Retention, Design thinking,Agile and lean UX methods, Team management and development, Stakeholder Management, Analytics, Market Research and Trend Analysis, UX KPIs and Performance Measurement, Change management
  • Special Experience: Instructor Admission (AeVO) IHK Berlin Guest Lecturer Activities

Skills

Communication, Patients, Inquisitiveness, excellent Organizer and Teamplayer

Awards

  • Lucky Strike Junior Design Award - Special Recognition 2003
  • Bestes Design aus Sachsen-Anhalt - Ehrung vom Bundespräsidenten 2004
  • Gigamaus "Bestes Tool" - für Plopp Das 3D Malprogramm 2006
  • Member of Sony Ericssons Mobile 2020 Competition - 2007
Experience

What made me to be me.

My previous path has taken me past many different digital projects.

idealo.de

ImmobilienScout24

VZ Netzwerke

Microsoft

Vodafone

Nokia

Erento

Terzio Solimedia

UCLA

VPRI

Sophie

Opel

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