Services
A lot of experience comes together
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Consulting
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Conception
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Prototyping
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Frontend development
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HTML
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CSS
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UX-Design
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What's more?
Consulting
Even when the full application of Human-centered Design (HCD) is not feasible, I develop pragmatic approaches and strategies to ensure impressive results.
I am happy to support and advise you in implementing efficient UX processes.
Let my expertise convince you.
Conception
Based on methodically well-analyzed and clearly prepared data, I develop concepts that are precisely tailored to the actual problems and needs of the users, providing efficient support.
I always consider the current conditions and practical feasibility. For example, I take into account which framework is used and what technical limitations exist. Often, the greatest skill lies in omitting unnecessary functions.
This significantly saves time and development effort.
Prototyping
By developing Low-Fidelity Prototypes (LoFi), often referred to as paper prototypes, and High-Fidelity Prototypes (HiFi), I make products tangible even before they exist.
These prototypes are versatile, whether used internally for development, for coordination with clients, or for presentations at trade shows.
My prototypes are a key to success.
Frontend development
With over 20 years of experience in frontend development, I have completed numerous projects and understand exactly how browsers 'tick'.
Depending on the technology used, my High-Fidelity Prototypes (HiFis) can often be utilized as user interfaces with minimal effort.
I bring extensive knowledge in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Sass and Twitter Bootstrap are quite familiar to me. I have also used various other frameworks and technologies over the years.
Bring my experience to your team.
HTML
A well-thought-out HTML structure is crucial for efficient development and offers significant flexibility in design. By optimally mapping semantic references and hierarchies, it ensures that the website remains fully readable and logically structured, even without styles.
This not only makes the website / web application easier to maintain and scale but also enhances its accessibility and search engine optimization. A clear and simple HTML structure is the foundation of any successful website.
Whether with or without a framework:
Leverage my HTML expertise.
CSS
I have been following the evolution of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for many years. Initially limited in design capabilities, today's modern browsers support complex layout techniques and animations. The use of preprocessors like Sass is now reduced to a sensible extent.
When facing design problems, I prefer to find solutions primarily through the use of CSS in combination with well-structured HTML. I resort to using JavaScript for design purposes only as a last resort when there are no more effective alternatives.
Benefit from my extensive CSS knowledge.
UX-Design
Throughout my career, User Experience (UX) has emerged as a key element. It's a recognized and crucial success factor for products and services, especially in consumer products where hedonic qualities such as aesthetic design or emotional appeal are becoming increasingly important.
A deep understanding of the context remains essential: I determine who the users are, what tasks they have, what tools they use, and in what environment they operate.
Good user experience is not a product of chance.
What's more?
List of key skills and knowledge
Programs and Tools
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Design and Graphics:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Affinity Designer
- Affinity Photo
- Affinity Publisher
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Development Environments:
- Eclipse
- RubyMine
- Visual Studio Code
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Project Management and Collaboration:
- Confluence
- Gitlab
- Jira
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UX/UI Design Tools:
- Balsamiq Wireframes
- Figma
- Miro
- Sketch
- XMind
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Version Control:
- Git
- SVN
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Video and Audio Production:
- Camtasia
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro
Frameworks and Libraries
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CSS Frameworks:
- Twitter Bootstrap
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JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks:
- Angular
- React
- jQuery
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Other Technologies:
- Font Awesome
- Middleman
- Plone CMS
- Rails
Languages and Technologies
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Markup and Data Formats:
- ANT
- JSON
- XML
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Programming Languages:
- CSS
- HTML
- JavaScript
- PHP
- Ruby
- Sass
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Others:
- English
- French
- German
- Regular Expressions
Activities
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Design:
- Human-centered Design
- Interaction Design
- Responsive Webdesign
- User Experience Design
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Project Management:
- Agile Management
- Trainings
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Creative Fields:
- Composing
- Drawing
- Videos editing
Operating Systems
- Mac OS
- Windows
Customers
- bizdev GmbH
- BrandMaker GmbH
- BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
- Daniel Jung Media GmbH
- eXXcellent solutions GmbH
- GoodSpaces GmbH
- InterComponentWare AG
- ProContext Consutlting GmbH
- Schwartz FM GmbH
- Sovendus GmbH
- Stiftung Hainbachtal
- thingsTHINKING GmbH
- UXQB – International Usability and User Experience Qualification Board e.V.
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76135 Karlsruhe
Germany
- E-mail:
- contact@domstep.de
- Telefon:
- +49 721 33579410
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/dominique-steppeler/
- Xing:
- xing.com/profile/Dominique_Steppeler