Maximilian Herr Interaction Design (MFA) Student at Umea Institute of Design, Sweden
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Portfolio
Subject: Internship at Google
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Maximilian Herr
Interaction Design (MFA) Student at Umea Institute of Design, Sweden
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A process with the aim to solve a problem. In many of my projects I tried to set the focus on the relation between user and object(s). The process is accompanied by the interaction of the different operators until the last step is done. It is not only about concentrating on a part of the whole but rather about integrating the projects in the environment due to their appropriate appearance and function. To solve this task on a collaborative approach and thus be able to deconstruct it into different layers is my main motivation.
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This selection of projects is based on my studies in industrial design (diploma) in Germany and my current IxD master program in Sweden. Digital Interaction
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Tangible Interaction
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About Me
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New user experiences can be generated according to the ever changing conditions equally resulting in unique and effective solutions. I think an internship at Google gives me a good platform to keep up with current trends and developments regarding technical innovations as well as changes in society. To me, this rapid developments open up chances to engage in and improve the everyday life of humans in todays society.
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Digital Interaction
Umea Institute of Design, Sweden
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Alli, a forestry interface platform
3 Members
A live student project done with the forestry industry of Sweden during the 1st semester of MFA Interactiondesign. The aim was to improve the feedback interface of the forestry operator. Our solution, „Alli“ is a digital platform that helps sustain nature and foster a healthier working environment in the forest.
Live project
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alli
04/27
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3 Months
Alli, a forestry interface platform
Research
05/27
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Alli, a forestry interface platform
We came to the conclusion that the Swedish forest industry can be seen as a system of a loop. Based on Swedish law, the number of trees has to remain constant: therefore, taking care of nature (through e.g. replanting or selection of trees to cut) is as important as executing a project or selling the raw material. This change of perspective is being supported by improving machine operator’s information related to the environment and through the communication between the several stakeholders.
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06/27
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Solution model
Alli, a forestry interface platform
Concept Video
07/27
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Alli, a forestry interface platform
Graphic User Interface Video
08/27
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Lucy, a plant info center
2 Member
A self initiated project for the IXDA Student Design Challenge themed „Everyday Magic“. The project is now amongst the finalists and will be competing for the final spot in February 2017.
Concept
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09/27
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2 Weeks
Lucy, a plant info center
Concept Video
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“The tactile association of different data pieces creates a personality for each plant that the user can relate to. This creates a pleasurable, symbiotic relationship between the user and Lucy”
10/27
We were asked to focus on a small interaction that can be improved in a massive way.
Union, a personal digital assistant
Individual
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3 Months
Concept
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Based on increasing professionalisation, media presence and resulting commercialisation, the professional soccer business shows a high potential for change. Paired with the given conditions, regarding personnel, chances to extend and intensify the service are available. On the other hand you can see many organisational problems in this area. The staff (coaches, doctors and caretaker) has the ability to manage player care holistically, however the general emphasis on economic and sporting milestones alters the focus of their workflow. Hence, the service revolves around networking and informal information exchange between all stakeholders, to intensify and expand their communication. This also leads to the digitalisation of existing services, including their touch points, information and users. As a result of the digitalisation, the dependence on specific times and locations is eradicated, while creating opportunities to plan and coordinate different members of staff through better networking and information evaluation. While flattening hierarchies this ultimately reduces administrative efforts, to allow the staff to focus on their specific expertise.
11/27
Digital communication as extended service package in professional soccer squads.
Union, a personal digital assistant
Research
12/27
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Union, a personal digital assistant
Systemmap
Before
After
Trainer
Coach
Assistant
Assitant
Goalkeeping Coach
Pedagogue
Fitness Instructor
Doctor
Goalkeeping Coach Union
Pedagogue
Fitness Instructor Psychologist
Physio
Psychologist
Physio
Team
Team
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Doctor
Experts
Good networking forms the basis of effective information exchange. Looking at the system map before digitalisation, highlights the absurd complexity of information flow and communication gaps between all the stakeholders. Following digitalisation based on the Union chat bot platform, information exchange between appropriate parties is streamlined. This ensures that the information is efficiently channelled in order to be processed, while remaining fully transparent.
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Assistant Coaches
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Union, a personal digital assistant
UX Concept
Send the performance data recorded in the last training session to the responsible coaches.
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Thanks for this Information. Send this Data from the Athlete to the Psychologist and asked him to analyse these.
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All right! Should i also inform the ‘Weak Athletes’ about there result?
Pick out a two weeks perfomance data from Stephan Fürstner.
Yes, please!
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Union & Psycho
Union & Coach
Union & Coach
Fitness Instructor & Union
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Union & Athlete
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I will.
Start an Analysis
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Start Analysis “Rest & Stress State” and set an Appointment with this Athlete
One moment... Done!
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Doesn’t work well for you today. Here you will get some Information which you can use to improve your Perfomance.
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Data Package S. Fürstner
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Info: The Athlete declined every activity with the Team in the last 2 weeks!
14/27
Thanks for this Information. Send this Data from the
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Fitness instructor informs chat bot (Union). The chat bot is taking action based on the given information.
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Info card: Perfomance data collected at the last training session (shown through a graphic illustration).
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The chat bot is anticipating by showing contextual information about the athlete.
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Info card within text message: Perfomance data collected in a specific interval (shown through a graphic illustration).
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Info card: Perfomance data collected at the last training session (shown through a graphic illustration) within current state.
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Chat bot takes the action. He approves this with a message. Beside he is anticipating by offering contextual informations.
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Info card: Perfomance data collected in a specific interval (shown through a graphic illustration).
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Data transfer by interacting with the chat bot.
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Execution of a pre-defined analysis of the athlete.
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The chat bot is informing the athlete about the current state. He is offering the athlete contextual support to increase his perfomance.
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The chat bot is taking care about the way to communicate.
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Search function tby interaction with the chat bot.
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Info card: Offering Appointment. No new chat group will be generated. This Appointment is offered to two persons. They are able to get into a conversation through the single chat function.
Union, a personal digital assistant
Mock Up
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Changed practice time!
15/27
Doesn’t work well for you today. Here you will get some Information which you can use to improve your Perfomance.
thanks sleep late, haha Data Package S. FĂźrstner
Did anyone remember?
Info: The Athlete declined every activity with the Team in the last 2 weeks! Thanks for this Information.
I am first and foremost interested in finding solutions for tasks and problems. This can only be achieved if the problem is dissected into its different layers and given the possibility to be observed from different points of views. This way, a process can be composed to solve the problem based on no specific design field.
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Tangible Interaction
Darmstadt University of Applied Science, Faculty of Design, Germany
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Concrete Pad
3 months - documentation & model (scale 1:5)
Examination of spaces. The piece of furniture presents frame conditions for housing and living. The ambition was the interaction between user and the piece of furniture. Ideas, impressions and the process were all documented and determinated. The structur of the piece of furniture proceeds from a rough to a honed. Additional we have a furnished concrete surface by a laser engraving.
click it
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17/27
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Concrete Pad
Process - moods - modells
18/27
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Concrete Pad
Model (Scale 1:5)
19/27
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Concrete Pad
Documentation
20/27
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Glas topped table
2 month - prototype
The visible fragmentation of natural sunlight shining through glass served as inspiration for this design. Light therefore plays a major role in this concept. The color appearance changes depending on the incidence of light and the overlap of three interdependent table elements, each made of different colored glass plates. When overlapping each other, a complementary color is generated.
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21/27
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Glas topped table
2 month - prototype
22/27
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Chromata III
2 weeks - exhibition stand
We were asked to build an exhibition stand/ modular furniture for the color-coaching project pavolĂŠ. Easily to deconstruct and to travel with by car.
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23/27
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Chromata III
2 weeks - exhibition stand
24/27
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About Me
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Study - work - internships
work experience
higher education
03/2016- 09/2016
Student assistant at Iconmobile Gmbh Area: user experience design Responsibilities: ux, visual design, prototyping, motion design
03/2015- 09/2015
Internship at Iconmobile GmbH Area: user experience design Responsibilities: ux, visual design, prototyping, motion design
09/2013- 02/2015
Part-time worker at S.Adler - feine handwerkliche Augenoptik Area: retail Responsibilities: sale, marketing, buying, workshop
01/2011- 02/2013
Part-time worker at Agentur Treibstoff (D/AUT/CH) Area: distribution Responsibilities: sale, logistics, consulting and customer service
08/2010- 11/2010
Internship at Carpentry F. Hartmann Area: assistent Responsibilities: installation and production with the raw material wood
07/2009- 03/2013
Part-time worker at Red Wing Shoe Store Frankfurt a.M. Area: retail Responsibilities: sale, logistics, consulting and customer service
09/2008- 10/2008
Internship at Cornelia F. Ch. Heier Area: fine arts Responsibilities: conceptual work at Sculptures, objects, with Gographics and installations in puplic Areas
09/2006- 10/2006
Internship at Braun GmbH Kronberg (P&G) Area: product desgin Responsibilities: appropriation of 3D-CAD software „Solid Works“
09/2016-
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Interaction Design (MFA) at Umea Institute of Design, Sweden
09/2011- 09/2016
Industrial Design (Diploma) at University of Applied Science Darmstadt, Faculty of Design
09/2015- 01/2016
Industrial Design (Erasmus) at Mimar Sinan University Istanbul
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About me
About me
Specific Skills
Rhinoceros Solid Works Key Shot Sketch Adobe Creative Suite (Ai, Id, Ps, Br, Pr, Ae) Processing Arduino
Contact
Instagram: @maxoutherr Twitter: @maxoutherr Linked In: Maximilian Herr Mail: maximilianh@hotmail.de Phone: +49 173 599 09 52
Languages
German (motherlanguage) English (fluent) French (basic)
Interests
Sport Photographing Art
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Skills and Contact