Patricia Rex-UI/UX Designer
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Experience
Accessibility Expert
Volkswagen Financial Services
July 2024 - June 2025
- Accessibility expert in UI/UX design, WCAG testing, and consulting for the Accessibility Improvement Act
- Creation of an internal accessibility guide
Oskar Oldorf (Project Manager): "I had the pleasure of working with Patricia for over a year on a project focused on ensuring digital accessibility for the online presence of a company in the financial services sector. During that time, I got to know her as a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly skilled colleague.
Patricia was responsible for independently conducting gap analyses and worked directly and efficiently with key stakeholders. Her role centered on assessing compliance with the BFSG and providing strategic guidance to editorial teams on creating accessible content.
What I particularly appreciated about Patricia was her ability to think beyond the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to the table. She combines strong subject matter expertise with a keen eye for detail and a structured, thorough approach. Her input often sparked valuable discussions and helped us move our work forward in meaningful ways.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Patricia—especially for roles where precision, strategic thinking, and a high standard of quality are essential."
UI/UX Design
The Library Code
Oct 2023 - July 2026
- UI/UX design, logo development, and frontend coding (Angular) for repositories including those of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (ResearchData), Saarland University (SciDok), Weizenbaum Institute (Weizenbaum Library), University of Stuttgart (OPUS), University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (IRF)
- Basic UX analyses and optimization of the repository software DSpace
- Gaining specialized knowledge in the area of open access repositories
UX Consulting, Copy Editing
University of Kassel, Department of Ecological Agricultural and Crop Production
Feb 2021 - July 2023
- UX consulting, visual UI design, implementation of design optimizations in Angular and SCSS in close coordination with the development team
- Copy editing of help texts for the monitoring tool “SynSICRIS”, based on the research information system DSpace-Cris
Recommendation Birge Wolf (Coordinator of the project "SynSICRIS, University of Kassel): "Absolutely recommended! We have worked with Ms. Rex for 2.5 years since the beginning of 2021 on optimizing the SynSICRIS monitoring tool and would involve her expertise in our projects again at any time. Her deep and very broad understanding of all UI/UX aspects, from design to the wording of help texts, has supported our project excellently. The collaboration is marked by reliability, friendliness, and a great joy in improving the software. The solutions she developed are extremely practical and were always to our complete satisfaction. It is especially noteworthy that Ms. Rex also incorporated the UX/UI design she developed into the SCSS, HTML, and TypeScript code of the Angular framework, so that the implementation was truly guaranteed. Ms. Rex is really a jack-of-all-trades!"
UI/UX Design
Igel Technology GmbH
Jan 2020 - Apr 2023
- Redesign of the admin console “Web Universal Management Suite”
- Building a design system with theming, a color system, and a style guide
- Introduction of collaborative design processes with Figma
Recommendation Frank Biermann (Vice President Research and Development, IGEL Technology): "Patricia Rex joined the IGEL development team in January 2020 as an UI-/UX designer und quickly became acquainted with the complex topic of IGEL's Web Universal Management Suite (WUMS). In close collaboration with the product owner and the SCRUM team of software engineers Patricia helped us to carry out a modern esthetic concept for WUMS UI which became the best user interface IGEL Technology ever had! She designed a visual style including clear structuring of the contents, distinctive and understandable icons and a consistent use of colors and interactive states throughout the application. Her proposals for optimizing the user experience and her advices in implementing a CSS architecture were very helpful too. During the Covid-19 lockdown our collaboration continued smoothly, being completely remote. In June 2020 she finished with a detailed styleguide which is an excellent basis for our further development process. We are looking forward to continuing our productive cooperation after having pulled through the Covid-19 crisis."
Recommendation Florian Strobl (Senior Product Manager, IGEL Technology): " I am writing this letter to highly recommend Patricia Rex for her exceptional skills in design, particularly in building up a comprehensive design system, introducing a detailed color system, designing UI components, and proposing UX optimizations. Having had the privilege of working closely with Patricia Rex for more than two years, I can confidently attest to her outstanding abilities and unwavering dedication to her design work. Throughout our time working together at IGEL Technology, Patricia Rex consistently demonstrated a remark- able talent for establishing and implementing an overall design concept for our product that elevated the user experience. Her ability to create and enforce design guidelines ensured a cohesive and visually pleasing interface across multiple platforms like the Web App of our Universal Management Suite (UMS Web App). One of Patricia Rex’ notable achievements was the introduction of a highly detailed theming concept that greatly enriched our design language. Her keen eye for aesthetics and understanding of color theory al- lowed her to create a harmonious palette that resonated with our brand identity and evoked the desired emotions in our users. This meticulous approach to adjust the main colors by changing the color theme add- ed sophistication and flexibility to our products, making them visually engaging and memorable. Aside from her technical expertise, Patricia Rex is an exceptional team player who actively collaborates and communicates effectively with colleagues. She consistently exhibits a positive attitude, providing construc- tive feedback and support to fellow team members. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Patricia Rex for any position that requires a highly skilled and talented UI/UX designer. Her ability to build a comprehensive design system, introduce detailed color schemes, design UI components, and propose UX optimizations is truly exceptional. I have no doubt that she will be an asset to any team or organization she joins."
Peter Vieten (Scrum Master): "Patricia took the joint web application project to a new level. Although she joined the project at a very late stage, she tackled the full range of UX/UI design. In doing so, she not only significantly improved the user guidance and the layout. She also brought structural clarity to the HTML and SCSS structure, which enables the team to continue working successfully even after her departure from the project. I would be extremely happy to work with Patricia again - preferably from the very beginning."
Lecturer for “Hörpfade”
Bayerischer Volkshochschulverband (BVV) / Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
Web Design
Starnberger Marionettentheater
Since 2017
- Website – complete implementation and ongoing updates
Sabine Bader (journalist at Süddeutsche Zeitung): "Whoever ... opens the new homepage of the Starnberg Marionette Theater experiences, quite literally, a real blue wonder, because when he touches the down arrow, he travels like with an invisible glass elevator down into the depths of Lake Starnberg. On the lakebed, a sparkling red crab and Kasperl are chatting via speech bubbles ... But the crab is only afraid that Kasperl, with all his racket, will wake the lake monster that has been sleeping for centuries at a depth of 127 meters."
Wolfgang Pusch (city archivist and head of the Starnberg Marionette Theater): "Ms. Dipl.-Communication Designer Patricia Rex first created a website for the Starnberg Marionette Theater in 2017 and also set up a Facebook presence. The idea and the content concept came from her, but she also carried out the technical implementation completely on her own in every detail. The result delighted us, the ensemble: the main sections with their lively design, the individual topics with their precise texts and the – wherever possible generously used – images, the loving details – whether the lake with the Alpine backdrop, Kasperl in the water, the unconventional use of the Starnberg coat of arms, the dive down to the lakebed to Kasperl and the crab and finally, deep below, to the lake monster, the "worm". It was a great advantage that Ms. Rex was not only creative, but also very structured and precise"
Web Design & Editorial Work
Volkshochschule Starnberger See
Sept 2017 - Apr 2023
- Design, creation and ongoing support of the website (complete implementation)
- Continuous content updates
- Typesetting and design of the program booklet, editorial work, event photography
Christine Loibl (Director of Volkshochschule Starnberger See e.V.): "Ms. Rex supported the process from the very beginning: planning the structure, setting up and designing the website based on our market presence, connecting the website to the vhs administration system, to course leader and participant tools; test phase, relaunch, further development. Very good and very pleasant collaboration. The website structure and its user-friendliness were especially successful, and we have already received a lot of praise for it. Ms. Rex has a very professional and structured way of working, which meant that despite the complexity of the topic, she always kept the overall concept in mind. Her suggestions and ideas for improvement and optimization, which make our daily work easier, were especially valuable to us."
Freelance vhs.cloud Consultant and Multiplicator
Deutscher Volkshochschulverband
- vhs.cloud consultant and multiplicator for southern Bavaria
- Training for VHS directors, staff and course instructors
- Consulting on e-learning use cases
UI/UX Design
Can Do GmbH
2016
Creation of user interface design and style guide for web applications
Jens Steinbicker (Managing Director): "To improve the usability of our Can-Do CRM software, I commissioned Ms. Rex in 2016 to redesign the user interface. The result of her work - three design variants and a design that combined the strengths of all versions - fully met our expectations. By now, we have fully implemented and further developed the new UI design - and we are still very happy with it."
Design & Animation of Trade Fair Presentation
VRP Team GmbH
Web Design
ABM Munich (Media and Disability)
2015
- Accessible website redesign
- Setup and maintenance of Vimeo channels
Hermann Hoebel (Managing Director, Working Group on Disability and Media): "The decision for the one-pager is really great. Many thanks for this „stone of wisdom”! "
UI Design & Consulting
European Patent Office
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
- Design of user interfaces and CSS implementation for internal web apps in the "Centre of Competence for Software Ergonomics" department
- Conception and creation of the style guide and atomic design modules
- Accessibility consulting (WCAG)
Sandrine Tognotti (Administrator Com- mon Build Services | Dir. 2.8.3.8, User experience design and ergonomics, European Patent Office): "Patricia has been instrumental in designing a front-end application with CSS, HTML and accessibility standards. She could deal with many aspects of user interface design and was extremely valuable to our team with her deep knowledge of accessibility. In UX, she is what we call a unicorn, able to go from user research til the nitty gritty of accessibility standards which end up being quite technical. As a team member she was always supportive and willing to go the distance. Her honest contribution and deep integrity were greatly appreciated. "
Web Design
Data Analysis Computer Systems
2010 - 2023
- Creation and updating of the company website (complete implementation)
Rainer Gruner (Managing Director): "Ms. Rex designed and built the website for my freelance software development services. My requirements were implemented very well by Ms. Rex and expanded with constructive ideas. The design of the website is very appealing and the handling is flawless. Maintaining the website is easy, requires no additional software and therefore does not involve any extra costs. Working with Ms. Rex was very pleasant and professional. I can highly recommend Ms. Rex for digital media design and technology. "
Newsletter Marketing & Web Coding
whp Interactive GmbH
2009 - 2011
Ronald Clauss (Managing Director WHPI): "Patricia looked after the creation and sending of weekly newsletters to thousands of recipients in the engineering and university sectors for our client Keithley Instruments for 2.5 years. She coded newsletters and landing pages and supported us with configuring the Evalanche newsletter system and maintaining customer data. Patricia also handled the HTML/CSS coding and the configuration of the ModX content management system for several websites, such as those for Electronica Munich and K. Walter. We could always rely 100% on Patricia's reliability and her careful, independent way of working in these demanding tasks. Her technical understanding, her ability to quickly and deeply work her way into complex topics, as well as her commitment to documentation and sharing her knowledge within the team, were a great help to us. I would be very happy to work with Patricia again at any time."
E-Learning Design
Audi Academy
E-Learning Design
Intelligent Media Systems
Web Design
Steuerkanzlei Theodor Maier
- Company website – complete implementation and ongoing maintenance with Typo3
Video Design & Animation
Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften (BAdW)
2008
- Image films for 14 scientific institutions on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the BAdW
Dr. Tobias Schönauer (project manager of the exhibition project "Wissenswelten" of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences): "The collaboration on the 'Wissenswelten' project was straightforward and very professional. The relaxed atmosphere during the meetings with everyone involved ultimately led to a result that all institutions were more than convinced by. In combination, the films create an excellent summary of the different institutions involved in the project. Just like Ms. Regenscheidt-Spies, Secretary General of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences, I was impressed by how something so lively was created from static images using animation. "
E-Learning Design
Fischer, Knoblauch & Co.
Web Design
edv-coaching
- Company website with integrated booking system, complete implementation with Typo3
Web Coding
Phase4
2007
Coding websites for the European Patent Office, BMW Oracle Racing
Co-author
Markt+Technik Verlag / Pearson Education
- Co-author of the specialist book "Now I'm Learning CSS" ISBN 3827269989 on the topic "Web Design with Cascading Style Sheets", two editions in collaboration with Dr. Florence Maurice
Web Design
Bavaria Medical Group
- Design and technical implementation of the website for a clinic network in Bavaria (complete realization), occasional updates
Web Design
Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection
Since 2004
- Complete realization of the website with concept, design, programming and animation in 2004, redesign in 2009
- Ongoing maintenance until 2014 The website still exists and is still maintained by museum staff.
Prof. Dr. Dietrich Wildung (Director of the Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection, National Museums in Berlin, Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation): "The success of the online presence of the State Museum of Egyptian Art in Munich (note from Patricia Rex: this was also created and maintained by me) led me to offer the Egyptian Museum Berlin its own website in addition to its short entry on the very limited website of the National Museums in Berlin. Patricia Rex developed a concept whose special quality was based on her in-depth engagement with the collection and its wide range of programs. The design she created became a reflection of the museum's artistic standing. In close contact with Patricia Rex, I was able to put my vision of the museum into practice in the best possible way. As a representative, up-to-date platform for the museum, this website has remained a highlight of museum self-presentation in Berlin to this day."
Lecturer
Augsburg University of Applied Sciences
- Lecturer at the Faculty of Design & Computer Science, 6 semester projects in the degree programs "Communication Design" and "Interactive Media"
- Topics: "From the briefing to the presentation" (Nördlingen City Museum), "Usability and Presentation" (furniture store), "Web Design with HTML", "Web Design with Stylesheets", "Guckies to Mozart's Journeys" (Augsburg Mozart House)
Multimedia-Design
Deutsches Hopfenmuseum
- Interactive sponsor presentation
Webdesign
Industrie- und Bergbaumuseum Ostbayern
- First website of the museum, complete implementation and ongoing maintenance
Webdesign
CSU-Ortsverband Feldafing
- Website for the 2002 local election (complete implementation)
Webdesign
Sudetendeutsches Archiv
2002 - 2015 online
- First website of the archive
Klaus Mohr (Head of Collections at the Sudeten German Archive): "Ms. Rex designed the website of the then Sudeten German Archive. It became a very nice and functional website that was online for over a decade and received a lot of positive feedback. Our individual wishes were always implemented gladly, and the collaboration was very pleasant! "
Webdesign
Optik Adam
- Company website (complete implementation)
Web Design
Verein für spätantike Archäologie und byzantinische Kunstgeschichte
- Website (complete implementation)
UI Design
Wirtschaftsakademie Feldafing (WAF)
- UI design for BetriebsRatgeber
Freelance Multimedia, Web and Motion Designer
Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst München
2000 - 2018
- Concept, design, editing, photography, frontend, backend, server administration
- Online presence: concept, design, technical implementation, server administration, several relaunches, at times a mobile version, ongoing extensions and content maintenance
- Mobile museum guide: technical consulting, work on the concept, creation of mockups as well as explanatory videos and graphics (2010–2013)
- Motion design: architecture projections, exhibition films, animated shows (Museum in Motion, Abrissarbeiten, Arte Animale, Totenkult)
- Interactives & exhibition websites: interactive whiteboard applications, animations for literary readings, accessible project websites (Winckelmann und Ägypten, Tonkünstler, Altägypten beGreifen, Last Exit Munich, Zwischen Ägypten und Afrika)
Dr. Sylvia Schoske (Director of the Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst München): "In 2000, the Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst München commissioned Ms. Patricia Rex to create the museum's first website, which went online for the first time during the first "Lange Nacht der Münchener Museen" in 2001, at the time as one of the first websites of a state museum in Bavaria. With its subtle animations and atmospheric design playing with hieroglyphs, it was long considered one of the most innovative museum websites - not only in Bavaria. From then on, Ms. Rex looked after this website for almost two decades, until the end of 2018, and continuously expanded it. She developed a separate mobile version for smartphones, gave it a flexible and later a responsive layout, created an online shop through which publications and merchandise were sold for many years, set up a content management system, and expanded the website over the years with numerous dynamic and user-friendly features. On the occasion of the museum's move from the Residenz to the Munich Kunstareal, she created a redesign in 2013 that matched the architecture of the new building and was again very well received. In addition to content and design, Ms. Rex took care of many other technical aspects such as managing the web server, data security and the website's accessibility, as well as analyzing web statistics. During this time, Ms. Rex was an committed member of the museum team, took photos and filmed at numerous events in the main building and in the branch museums, created event reports for the website, and repeatedly contributed ideas and suggestions. Over the years, the website archive also became an important "reference work" for museum staff. In addition to the museum's main site, Ms. Rex created numerous "internet specials", often with playful interaction and animation, including 18 standalone websites for special exhibitions alone. Examples include the equally entertaining and informative website in the style of a theatre performance for the touring exhibition "Winckelmann und Ägypten", the game "Tonkünstler" for the exhibition of the same name about ceramic objects in Ancient Egypt, in which the viewer steers a boat through various scenes from everyday life in Ancient Egypt, or the website for the exhibition "Altägypten (be)greifen", which, like the exhibition itself, is optimized for blind users. In addition, Ms. Rex created animated films for various occasions and supported the team conceptually and visually in the development of the mobile museum guide."
Web Design
EDV-Tage Theuern
2000 - 2016
- Conference website - complete implementation and annual updating of the current conference talks
- 2004 complete barrier-free technical relaunch as a practical example for digital accessibility
Web Design
Bayerisches Nationalmuseum
1999 - 2003
- First website of the state museum, complete implementation and ongoing maintenance
Multimedia & Web Design
House of Bavarian History / Bavarian State Chancellery
1999 - 2003
- Multimedia CD-ROM "Bavaria, Bohemia and Salt"
- Websites for the Bavarian State Exhibitions 1999, 2000, 2001, the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the cartoon collection
- Animation & complete implementation of the exhibitions "Arrived in Bavaria" and "2000 Years of Art and Culture in Bavaria"
Multimedia Design
Schaeffler & Partner
1999
Info shows Microsoft Open License (animation & complete implementation)
Web Design
a-anacom
1999
Websites for Ifco Systems, Helkon Media Group (animation & partly complete implementation)
Web Design
Faromedia
1998 - 2000
Websites for Kaltenberg Knight's Tournament, La Villa (complete implementation)
UI Design / Art Direction
Colowi Interactive
1998
UI design / art direction for websites for the agency itself, Oracle, Osram
UI Design / Art Direction
Loewe New Media
UI design for websites for Lufthansa, TechnoOpera, InfoScore, ConTeam, Atlantic Consulting, Paulaner, Schwäbisch Hall, Sport-Scheck
UI Design / Art Direction
Agentur für interaktive Medien GmbH (a.f.i.m.)
1997 - 1998
UI design / art direction for a traveling POI exhibition and a multimedia info game for Siemens, website for BMW
Design, Animation & Art Direction
Medialab Informationsdesign GmbH
1995 - 1997
Design, animation & art direction for multimedia applications "The Bible – Abraham" for Taurus Film, "Virtual Oktoberfest" for Navigo / Medialab, "Goethe in Weimar" for New World Vision, "Program Spring" for MGM, "TV Career Game" for Pro Sieben, biofeedback game for IBM, POI and trade fair presentation for Siemens Nixdorf
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Summary
I am an experienced UI / UX design specialist with a focus on user-centered visual design. Many problems in software use arise at the interface between software and the human user – the user interface. I solve these problems with creative design, broad technical expertise, and many years of experience in developing digital media. My particular strength lies in my structured way of working, my deep understanding of the needs of both software users and software developers, and my ability to bring both together with professional design. In addition, I have a passion for motion design and for entertaining knowledge transfer with digital media. (Note: Time details are unfortunately displayed and calculated incorrectly in Fratch. The correct dates can be found in the LinkedIn profile)
Skills
Methods Of Concept Development
Analysis Of The Current State And Requirements Structuring Complex Content From The User'S Perspective As A Basis For Information Architecture, Navigation, And Design If Needed, Preparing And Designing Information Into Manageable And Emotionally Appealing “Nuggets” (Storytelling, Edutainment)
Methods Of Visual Design
Implementation-Ready Design With Figma And Other Design Tools Design Systems, Color Concepts, And Theming 25 Years Of Hands-On Practice In Implementing Graphic Designs With Html/Css/Scss, Coding Responsive Design The Interaction Of Consistent Visual Design, Well Thought-Out Css Architecture, And Practical Living Style Guides 25+ Years Of Hands-On Practice Working With Adobe Design Programs – Above All Photoshop And, Depending On The Project Phase, After Effects For Motion Design, Animate/Flash For Interactive Animations And Applications, Indesign For Print Layouts, Audition For Sound Design.
Further Expertise
Many Years Of Editorial And Technical Website Support And Server Administration Creating Complex Style Guides And Documentation 20 Years Of Applied Knowledge In Web Accessibility And The Wcag/Bitv/Bfsg Guidelines Many Years Of Experience With Content Management Systems Modx, Typo3, And Wordpress, Newsletter Systems Evalanche, Cleverreach, And Engage, Css Frameworks Bootstrap And Foundation Basic Knowledge Of Php And Mysql As Well As Working With Javascript And Angular No Acceptance Of Programming Work.
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Education
Augsburg University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Communication Design · Communication Design · Augsburg, Germany
1990 – 1995 studied Communication Design at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences Main focus of study: Audiovisual media / TV design; 6 months of internship in the graphics departments of Bayerischer Rundfunk Diploma thesis: Multimedia information system on the topic of “Egyptian hieroglyphs” in cooperation with the Egyptian Museum Munich (grade: “very good”)
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