I’m Martin Taus
I’m a design enthusiast and Senior Design System Designer at Rockwell Automation. I'm all about creating a design that makes sense and constantly seeking new ways to grow and improve.
I started working in the field in 2006 when I was 18. From the beginning, I worked part-time while I was studying. My main job was to design websites and create illustrations, posters, and company presentations. I learned to develop websites and later became a developer.
After a few years, I discovered that design is my passion, and I transformed my career to become a UX designer.
Skills
mockups user research wireframing mockups user flows prototyping typography visual design information architecture usability testing design tokens design system iconography time management collaboration communication mentoring presenting critical thinking continuous learning PRIORITISATION problem solving empathy team plazer accessibility quantitative research qualitative researchTools
figma Adobe xd sketch zeroheight dovetail Adobe photoshop adobe premier pro adobe illustrator axure css/scss html git github gitlab jira confluence Rockwell Automation
08/2015 - Present
Senior Design System Designer
02/2023 - Present
I work as a senior design system designer. I am a team member that defines and creates the design system. My main tasks include creating and maintaining the Figma Kit, where we work to use the latest Figma features. Creating and maintaining guides for our adopters. Creating and updating specifications for development and communicating with developers. Reviewing contributions from other designers and checking contributions of new icons. Researching and defining new components, patterns, approaches, colors, typography, and design tokens.
Software Engineer
01/2021 - 01/2023
I worked as a front-end software engineer and participated in developing components for the design system. I wrote code, unit tests, and e2e tests and gained greater insight into the development of components for the design system.
UX Designer
08/2015 - 12/2020
As a UX Designer on the FactoryTalk Cloud team, I played a key role in shaping innovative industrial software solutions. My main responsibilities included user research, iterative design, and close collaboration with developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality end products. As part of a dynamic team of approximately 25 professionals, we focused on developing a cloud-based application platform that integrated various functions, from user management to data visualization to specialized device management applications.
My expertise was primarily focused on designing complex device management applications. This role allowed me to demonstrate my ability to design complex technical environments while maintaining a focus on the user experience, which contributed significantly to the overall success of the FactoryTalk Cloud platform.
Projects
Alarms workflow
First setup of OOB Agent
Gateways workflow
Notifications
Ad-hoc view
Data Integration
Gateways workflow was showcased with Microsoft at Hannover Messe in 2019.
Freelancer
09/2019 - 03/2024
UX Designer
As a freelance UX/UI designer, I led the design of the Virtualizedin project for Ternologic from September 2019 until its successful launch in January 2023. I worked closely with key stakeholders and developers to shape the user experience. My responsibilities included designing a comprehensive application interface, defining intuitive user flows, and optimizing complex workflows. The project tested several of my skills, such as translating stakeholder visions into tangible designs and creating user-centric solutions that align with business goals and user needs.
Projects
Virtualizedin
VLTAVA-LABE-PRESS
05/2015 - 07/2015
Coder
As a front-end developer, I worked closely with graphic designers, transforming their designs into interactive and dynamic web graphics. I used advanced JavaScript libraries to create animations with various effects and transitions. I applied these techniques to simulate realistic natural phenomena, such as flowing water, or to bring user interfaces to life with subtle but effective visual elements. My work was to bridge the gap between static design and live design, thereby contributing significantly to creating engaging and memorable user experiences.
Projects
How a storm is formed
Our Galaxy
How the wastewater treatment plant works
IT STUDIO
05/2014 - 04/2015
Webmaster
As a webmaster, I completed over 20 projects. My key responsibility was transforming graphic designs into functional web applications, primarily e-commerce sites and content management systems (CMS). I worked closely with external designers, project managers, and developers, contributing to seamlessly integrating all project aspects. I also created complete designs for several projects and implemented them into fully functional applications. This role allowed me to develop comprehensive skills in web development, from design to implementation of designs into sophisticated systems.
Projects
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Freelancer
01/2006 - 10/2013
Designer and Web developer
My main responsibilities included designing websites, creating illustrations, posters, and corporate presentations. I mastered coding websites and provided comprehensive services from design through implementation to subsequent maintenance and management. I improved my skills in communicating with clients, finding them, and reaching out to them.
Projects
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Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Those who earn the Google UX Design Certificate have completed seven courses developed by Google. These courses include hands-on, practice-based assessments and are designed to prepare them for introductory-level roles in UX design. They can complete the design process from beginning to end: empathizing with users, defining their pain points, coming up with ideas for design solutions, creating wireframes and prototypes, and testing designs to get feedback.
Education
Master’s degree
Applied informatics
2015-2017
Bachelor’s degree
Electronic and Communications Engineering
2008-2011