I am a product designer based in Berlin, Germany with experience in delivering UI/UX design for software products. I am passionate about improving the product through design and try to learn new things every day.
I studied architecture in Berlin and Barcelona and graduated from TU Berlin in 2003.
After a few internships in architecture studios in Berlin and Montevideo, I discovered user interface design in 2000 and started working as a multimedia designer for q~bus Mediatektur. Since 2006 I have been freelancing for design studios and film architects.
I have worked mostly in automotive user interface design, digital cluster design, ux design, interactive design and motion design but also web- & app design and set design for tv shows.
I have been permanently employed since 2017 at icon incar in Berlin.
TESTIMONIALS
“María Inés Peixoto Milburn is a passionate, deeply knowledgable, experienced veteran of automotive user interface and user experience design at the world’s foremost automotive UI/UX design agency. She oversees multiple projects and global teams to produce industry leading results. Inés’ communication and management skills are top notch. She is a trusted partner to her clients and deeply invested in their success as well as the success and happiness of her team. As a colleague, Inés is wonderfully supportive and able to help the team pivot successfully through many challenges and unexpected changes. I am grateful for the time I had working with her and for the example she set. I admired her leadership. Her knowledge and expertise inspired me in my own professional development. I strongly feel that María Inés Peixoto Milburn’s drive, determination, ability and years of experience make her a very valuable asset to any organization.”
Anne Haara / Associate Art Director / Senior UI/UX DesignerAssociate Art Director / Senior UI/UX Designer
August 2023, María Inés Peixoto Milburn war ein:e ranghöhere:r Kolleg:in von Anne Haara, aber kein:e direkte:r Vorgesetzte:r von Anne Haara.
“During my time collaborating with Ines, I had the privilege of witnessing her outstanding performance as an exceptional leader.
Ines is a detail-oriented leader who never misses a beat, even in the most complex projects, ensuring top-notch quality work delivered right on schedule. Her visionary design instincts allow her to provide cutting-edge guidance that keeps the team ahead of the curve in the industry.
As a top-notch leader, Ines motivates each designer on the team to unleash their creative potential and always keeps a close eye on their professional growth. She fosters a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging open communication and knowledge-sharing among team members, taking the team’s cohesion and efficiency to new heights.
Ines possesses exceptional skills when it comes to client interactions. She effortlessly builds strong partnerships with clients, grasping their needs and delivering solutions that go above and beyond their expectations. Her professionalism and patience make her a trusted and reliable partner for clients.
In project management, Ines truly shines. She excels in time management, smartly allocating tasks, and fearlessly taking ownership of project progress. Her proactive planning and ability to handle challenges ensure successful project completion.
All in all, Ines is a dependable leader who leads by example, setting the bar for the entire team. Her professionalism and leadership constantly inspire me, and I am confident she will continue to achieve tremendous success in the future. If given the chance, I would be more than eager to work with Ines again.”
Jiayi ChenJiayi Chen· Automotive UI/UX Designer at Icon Incar | Interactive Design @SCADAutomotive UI/UX Designer at Icon Incar | Interactive Design @SCAD6. August 2023, Jiayi Chen war María Inés Peixoto Milburn direkt unterstellt.
“I love working with Inés. I can lean back knowing a pro is taking care of business — in the most charming, human and efficient way possible for all concerned. Thank you Inés!”
Jenny Gemmell 2020
Interface Designer & UX Manager at icon incar Berlin
“To whom it may concern,
I am writing this letter to express my recommendation of María Inés Peixoto Milburn as a UX Design lead.
Inés and I worked together while at icon incar during the last half of the 2018 calendar year — July 2018 through January 2019.
I really enjoyed my time working with Inés, and came to know her as a truly valuable asset, an individual possessing the traits that fit within any organization. She is sincere, responsible, and was always very passionate about the work. In addition to these attributes, Inés proved to be a consummate leader — having a positive impact on internal teams as well as the teams within our client’s organization.
Her knowledge and understanding of UX/UI and expertise in the automotive display/infotainment systems, provided our team a great advantage. She combined her skillset and leadership to ensure project quality and timelines were always being met.
Along with her work ethic and talents, Inés was the supportive leader you enjoy working with. She maintained the spirit of the team, and managed to nurture a positive environment, bringing the best out of everyone on the crew. This was especially critical as Inés had folks from both our Berlin office, where she resided, as well as members of our Detroit office reporting to her. Inés’ ability to maintain communication with a team of international designers and our US clients provide further evidence of her abilities and level of professionalism.
All that said, I can say with confidence, that I would recommend Inés in joining the team of any organization she may pursue. As a thoughtful and resourceful leader, of course an all-around great person, I know that she would quickly demonstrate herself a valued asset to any team.”
Kind regards,Jeffrey Bergmann 2019
Current D2D Retail Design Manager at Carhatt, Detroit
Former Creative Director at icon incar, Detroit
PROJECT LIST
Name
María Inés Peixoto Milburn
Occupation
Lead Digital-Designer/Automotive
Date of birth
25.10.1973
Skills
User Interfaces/Automotive
Education
1995-2003
TU Berlin
Architecture
Degree: Diploma
Advanced software skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Sketch, Invision, Figma, Keynote
Basic software skills
Cinema 4d
References
Deutsche Telekom, Bundesdruckerei, several automotive companies and more…
Period of time
12/2021– now
iconincar GmbH, Berlin
Clients
NDA protected clients
Position
Permanent Employee (Design Director/Automotive)
Main task
I lead and managed a team of designers, including UX/UI designers, motion designers and others.
I provided mentorship, guidance and support to my team members fostering a collaborative and
innovative work environment.
I oversaw the entire design process, from concept development to final execution. This involved
setting project timelines, allocating resources, and managing budgets in collaboration with the PMs
to ensure projects were delivered on time and within budget.
I collaborated with various stakeholders, such as marketing product managers, engineers to understand
project requirements and align design strategies with business objectives. I facilitated effective communication
and coordination between different teams to ensure a cohesive design approach. I reviewed and provided feedback
on design work, ensuring it meets the clients guidelines, user experience principles, and industry standards and
also maintained high standards of design quality.
I engaged with stakeholders, such as clients and developers, to understand their design requirements,
address concerns, and provide design recommendation.
Period of time
5/2019– 12/2021
iconincar GmbH, Berlin
Clients
NDA protected clients
Position
Permanent Employee (Associate Design Director/Automotive)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, instrument cluster design (HMI),
production process , close cooperation and exchange with customers,
team leading
Period of time
8/2017– 5/202
iconincar GmbH, Berlin
Clients
NDA protected clients
Position
Permanent Employee (Senior User Interface Designer/Automotive)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, instrument cluster design (HMI),
production process , close cooperation and exchange with customers,
transatlantic team leading
Period of time
10/2016 – 7/2017
iconincar GmbH, Berlin
Clients
NDA protected clients
Position
Freelance (Senior User Interface Designer/Automotive)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, instrument cluster design (HMI),
production process , close cooperation and exchange with customers,
coordination of small design team
Period of time
06/2016 – 08/2016
Quintessense, Berlin
Clients
Zoonlab, SUT
Position
Freelance (Senior User Interface Designer)
Main task
Idea development, Layout und visualization for touchscreen und web
Period of time
01/2014 – 05/2016
iconmobile GmbH, iconincar GmbH, Berlin
Clients
Qoros and NDA protected clients
Position
Freelance (Senior User Interface Designer/Automotive)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, instrument cluster design (HMI),
development of corporate designs, continuous brand development,
creation of graphical products and agency activities with a focus on graphic,
Ux Design web und app
Period of time
09/2013 –10/2014
Elternzeit (Parental Leave)
Period of time
10/2011 – 08/2013
iconmobile GmbH, iconincar GmbH, Berlin
Clients
Qoros and NDA protected clients
Position
Freelance (Senior User Interface Designer/Automotive)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, instrument cluster design (HMI),
development of corporate designs, continuous brand development,
creation of graphical products and agency activities with a focus on graphic,
Ux Design web und app
Period of time
04/2011 –10/2011
Elternzeit (Parenthood)
Period of time
08/2010 – 03/2011
iconincar GmbH, Berlin
Clients
NDA protected
Position
Freelance (Senior User Interface Designer/Automotive)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, Instrument cluster design (HMI)
Period of time
04/2010 – 08/2010
Uedelhoven studio, Ingolstadt
Clients
NDA protected
Position
Freelance (User Interface Designer/Automotive)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, Instrument cluster design (HMI), Interactive design
Period of time
11/2009 – 02/2010
Uedelhoven studio, Ingolstadt
Clients
Audi, Bugatti
Position
Freelance (User Interface Designer/Automotive)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, Instrument cluster design (HMI), Interactive design
Period of time
05/2009 – 09/2009
Uedelhoven studio, Ingolstadt
Clients
Audi
Position
Freelance (User Interface Designer/Automotive)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, Instrument cluster design (HMI), Interactive design
Period of time
11/2008 – 04/2009
OFSI Zürich
Clients
Bundesdruckerei
Position
Freelance (Motion Designer)
Main task
Motion Design for trade show
Period of time
06/2008 – 08/2008
Uedelhoven studio, Ingolstadt
Clients
Audi
Position
Freelance (User Interface Designer)
Main task
Automotive user interface design, Instrument cluster design (HMI), Interactive design
Period of time
05/2008 – 05/2008
Plan.net, München
Clients
Beate Uhse
Position
Freelance (Interface Designer)
Main task
Redesign Beate Uhse Website (Pitch)
Period of time
07/2006 – 05/2008
Büro Rehahn
Clients
UFA GmbH
Position
Freelance (TV Set Designer)
Main task
TV Set Design
Period of time
06/2006 – 07/2006
Frauke Lindenborn, Berlin
Clients
Mc Kinsey
Position
Freelance (Graphic Designer)
Main task
Corporate design and production of print media for the summer festival of McKinsey
with scavenger hunt for staff
Period of time
11/2003 – 04/2006
q~bus Mediatektur GmbH, Berlin
Clients
Deutsche Telekom
Position
Permanent employment Mediadesign
Main task
Development of corporate design, continuous brand development
Creation of graphical products and agency activities with a focus on graphic
Ux Design for MDAs and web
Flash und Director animation
Period of time
9/2000 – 11/2003
q~bus Mediatektur GmbH, Berlin
Clients
Deutsche Telekom
Position
Student assistant Mediadesign
Main task
Development of corporate design, continuous brand development
Creation of graphical products and agency activities with a focus on graphic
Ux Design for MDAs and web
Flash und Director animation
Internships / seminars / training
Internship Isidoro Singer, Montevideo (2001)
Erasmus UPC Barcelona (1999-2000)
Internship Christoph Langhof, Berlin (1999)
Internship Krüger, Büro und Partner, Berlin (1994-95)
Internship Galerie Aedes, Berlin (1993)