Christoph Steinlehner has worked in numerous technology fields for over 20 years. He supports teams & leadership in integrating modern product & design methods into their daily habits.
Christoph began his career as a web designer creating large CMS systems and later progressed to multimedia design. While earning a bachelor's degree in Multimedia Production (SAE / Middlesex University, London) and a second BA in Interface Design (FH Potsdam), he moved on to design spatial experiences and exhibitions. For several years, he has supported companies in creating digital products & services, in design and product management roles. These days he consults and coaches product teams and their leadership to create valuable products. He works with a wide variety of methods & tools, a lot of them based on user-centricity and shared understanding.
Originally from the Bavarian countryside, he moved to Berlin around 15 years ago. In between, he spent two years in Jerusalem, enjoying and wondering about the city while mainly working remotely. After a few years back in Berlin, he now lives in Washington, DC.
In his spare time, he likes to read, bake bread, travel, listen to podcasts and music, and take care of his two cats.
Certificates
Awards
Micropia
DASA Award (Winner) – most innovative museum by European Museum of the Year Award (Winner) – German Design Award (special mention) – FX Awards (Shortlist) – Best of Year Interior Design Award (Honoree) – SBID Award (Nomination)
Experience Center Royal Jelling
British Guild of Travel Writers' annual tourism awards (Winner) – European Museum of the Year Award (Nominee) – Museums + Heritage Award (Shortlist)
words of a middle man
:output award (Selected)
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