--- title: "himaaax | Digital Product Design & Web Motion Portfolio" canonical_url: "https://himaaax.com/about" last_updated: "2026-06-25T18:35:58.709Z" meta: description: "Product design, interface motion & frontend — shipped with emotional impact. Explore the himaaax portfolio by Max Kock, based in Dortmund, Germany." "og:description": "Product design, interface motion & frontend — shipped with emotional impact. Explore the himaaax portfolio by Max Kock, based in Dortmund, Germany." "og:title": "himaaax | Digital Product Design & Web Motion Portfolio" "twitter:description": "Product design, interface motion & frontend — shipped with emotional impact. Explore the himaaax portfolio by Max Kock, based in Dortmund, Germany." "twitter:title": "himaaax | Digital Product Design & Web Motion Portfolio" --- Open forDesign roles! # Well, ready for some Max insights? "Max has always been very passionate about his job. He comes to the meeting the next working day and introduces a new technique that none of us knew about before. He is always up to date and likes to try new things to advance his work. In my opinion, he has revolutionized the Shopware website." ![Portrait Eleni Bombosch](https://images.ctfassets.net/rxuthh6jb2x6/2e6lWJhH6NKmTUkk0tc8sV/104884000c832da623ec71d61c95c64a/quote-avatar-eleni-bombosch.jpg?w=320&h=246&fm=webp&q=75) Eleni Bombosch Product Manager & Project Lead "Max has a gift for developing outstanding animations and visual designs. [...] As a result, the designs he creates and brings to life are always a feast for the eyes. He is very ambitious and has shown a steep learning curve in all the tasks we have tackled together at Shopware. What's more, his fun and helpful nature makes him someone who uplifts the day." ![Portrait Lucas Dietrich](https://images.ctfassets.net/rxuthh6jb2x6/JOKq31FuzygbnsWwiF2lF/c42c13566688ec971099128669991e9a/quote-avatar-lucas-dietrich.jpg?w=320&h=246&fm=webp&q=75) Lucas Dietrich UX Engineer ##### "I'm a digital product designer based in Dortmund, Germany. Curious, empathetic, and driven by emotional impact, with a neurodivergent mind that keeps me thinking in all dimensions of the box!" ![Max Kock — Product Designer and Design Engineer based in Dortmund, Germany](https://images.ctfassets.net/rxuthh6jb2x6/4oGxL3tUcnhLo5nMX3ZpvL/7defd4859519e08e694a0a4ae0bd0ac0/portrait-hellomax.jpg?w=992&h=992&fm=webp&q=85) That's what they said! ### What I'm about ## Guidelines tocheer up my brain ![icon-unify](https://images.ctfassets.net/rxuthh6jb2x6/1vMa4ztQCsGO6LI91AgoBc/ae27f29c82005044f845ec67e9dbf357/icon-unify.svg?w=208&h=138&q=75) #### Building, managing and polishing design systems Design systems are where the best parts of creation come together — UI, UX & code united and simply pure personal satisfaction ![icon-code-language](https://images.ctfassets.net/rxuthh6jb2x6/3w097QLpAseSWMSJZQxFxt/e92c6a8d3704fce228d421a50e9e2e39/icon-code-language.svg?w=208&h=138&q=75) #### Designing and crafting in devmode With a deep development background, the design translation is always quietly running in the background — creativity up front, feasibility in check ![icon-motion](https://images.ctfassets.net/rxuthh6jb2x6/4X4OJaDtR9JFPZDThiZ8Bo/26af82ee277e9b6355bc0889133700b5/icon-motion.svg?w=208&h=138&q=75) #### Satisfy myself users through motion As motion is one of nature's oldest languages, it makes it a crucial ingredient in crafting solutions for nature's most complex creation — the users ![icon-stars](https://images.ctfassets.net/rxuthh6jb2x6/5TnPzdt55BaJ4nfGgYcbnZ/70cc705a37648cba5983053990a28240/icon-stars.svg?w=208&h=138&q=75) #### Nerding around through latest industry trends Block my calendar for Figma Config or Apple Keynote days, no questions asked — only exception is nerd talk rounds with fellow specials like me ![icon-erase](https://images.ctfassets.net/rxuthh6jb2x6/4SJJXWjgSAGEINLC60QUuk/20499f6961456f78b8a5bfe2c3cfd9a3/icon-erase.svg?w=208&h=138&q=75) #### Breaking outdated processes to clear the cache Fixed workflows are just technical debt in disguise. As fast as industry movement, I'd rather keep processes evolving than hold on out of habit ![icon-shining-star](https://images.ctfassets.net/rxuthh6jb2x6/695eGFK8br9HCwMCDV2E4p/063c9415b4c8e0a4ea9ace78b318704d/icon-shining-star.svg?w=208&h=138&q=75) #### Trial and error — keep failing as part of the process Life teaches you to fail forward, and so does product design. Keep trying, keep iterating, keep getting closer to that best version — no shortcuts ### FAQ ## Lemme answerbefore you ask I'm a full remote guy. I've learned I perform best when I'm comfortable, and it's not an open-plan office. But tbh, I never miss a casual team call to keep the vibes. Scales with complexity. Basic in-file notes for the straightforward stuff, prototypes and full handoff documentation for more advanced features — and a personal onboarding if real depth is needed. I'd rather over-communicate once than untangle it later. Just like in every good relationship, it's all about compromises. Goals and KPIs are the foundation, not optional. But skipping the entire visual experience is simply skipping emotions and empathy — both need to work hand in hand. AI is a genuine helper and a serious timesaver. It speeds up the workflow and removes the repetitive drag. But relying fully on AI for the creative job is just like going back to website builder template quality. Figma for design and prototyping, Notion for thinking and documentation, Claude for speed and assistance, Linear for structure and planning, Windsurf for building, and music for focus — all on a Mac. But as fast as the industry moves, the stack does too. ### Positions ## Hustle experiences ##### Shopware AG Frontend Developer & Designer 2022 - 2025 (Full-time) Key Responsibilities - Web Motion Lead · strategy, design & development of web animation features - Lead Design on Shopware TV VoD platform - Developed internal page builder — powering ~90% of shopware.com and decreased workload by ~60% - Definition of typography system for Shopware Community Store relaunch ##### Shopware AG Designer 2018 - 2022 (Full-time) Key Responsibilities - UI & UX refinements of user entry points - Introduced immersive scroll and web motion - Figma team library migration and tool onboarding - UI/UX Optimizations for Shopware Community Store and internal software solutions - Skill sharing via team workshops · web motion, design trends, component-based design ##### Roll'n Cone Web Designer & Design Engineer 2018 (Side hustle) Key Responsibilities - Physical CI translation into a cohesive digital design strategy - Motion concepts and user flows via advanced interactive prototypes - Immersive web motion for prioritized brand differentiation - Responsive, zero-maintenance architecture using GSAP, JS, and HTML/LESS #### "Mastering motion is the art of stealing from nature." - Max Kock ### Certificates ## Knightings (10) XDi - Experience Design Institut #### Certified User Experience Designer In-House Training User Experience Memorizely #### Master Design Systems in Figma Online Course Design Systems Product Design Figma Memorizely #### Master scalable Components in Figma Online Course Product Design Design Systems Figma Memorizely #### Master Typography in UI Design Online Course Design Systems Product Design User Experience Memorizely #### Master Color in UI Design Online Course Product Design User Experience Design Systems Figma Memorizely #### AI Research with ChatGPT Online Course AI Research Memorizely #### Master Navigation Patterns for Mobile & Desktop UI Online Course Product Design User Experience Memorizely #### Advanced Prototyping in Figma Online Course Figma Prototyping Product Design User Experience Memorizely #### Motion Design Online Course Prototyping Product Design User Experience Figma Memorizely #### Accessibility in Typography Online Course Product Design User Experience Design Systems Figma ### Contact ## Are youa high-fiver? 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