Dr. Sebastian Denef

In my independent ICT consultancy and design business, I consult iconmobile group on their enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Previously, I performed web and visual design for online marketing for a diverse set of companies such as Merck’s VWR International, Lufthansa Flight Training, and Tiffany & Co.

Fraunhofer Spinoff: collaboration tool.

My research at the competence center for usability and user experience design focuses on ICT & organizational change (e.g. for social media, safety-critical ICT, ubiquitous and mobile computing) and human-centered design methods. My work comprises the acquisition of funds, the management of teams in international projects as well as hands-on fieldwork and design. As part of Fraunhofer’s business services I consult, train and support firms from different industry sectors on user experience design.

iconmobile is an international design firm and technology provider for mobile applications with clients such as T-Mobile, Nokia and BBC. I led an interdisciplinary team newly set up to drive innovations at iconmobile group and was responsible for interaction concepts. Additionally, I also led the development of iconmobile’s ERP system.

Promoting entrepreneurship, I worked remotely and on-site in Accra (02–03/2005).

In close collaboration with the COO, I designed, implemented and introduced the current content management system and membership database.

I supported nursing staff in the first six months. Promoted as an assistant to the CEO, I was later responsible for online communications and supported the introduction of an hospital information system.

Human Computer Interaction, Ethnography for Design, Safety Critical Ubiquitous Computing