Hi there! I’m Stefanie Wappel.

I’m currently based in Vienna and work as a Software Team Lead and UX/UI Designer.
A hand-drawn portrait of myself

This is me

As a UX designer, I enjoy understanding complex systems and turning them into clear, intuitive interfaces. I love combining technology, design and psychology in my work.

As a team lead in software development, I’m good at keeping the big picture in mind, listening closely and thinking outside the box. I like to work in a structured and solution-oriented way.

As someone who loves to get creative beyond the screen, I spend my time hiking with my camera, travelling or diving into DIY projects like crafting or crocheting. I enjoy making things, trying out new ideas and I’m rarely without a podcast – from design and history to random curiosities.

I’m an open and empathetic person who cares about inclusion, sustainability and equality. As someone wit h a hands-on mindset, I’m always focused on getting things done and learning continuously. I like to take small steps outside my comfort zone, stay curious and keep learning.

Work experience

Since April 2022
Technical Team Lead – Fluidtime Data Services GmbH (Vienna)
Since August 2015
User Experience Designer – Fluidtime Data Services GmbH (Vienna)
March 2013 – July 2015
User Experience Designer – advantage apps GmbH (Vienna)
January 2012 – February 2013
Graphic Designer – meinKauf GmbH (Vienna)

Education

2011 – 2013
Digital Media Technologies – FH St. Pölten (St. Pölten)

Specialisation Media Computing, Master of Science in Engineering

2008 – 2011
Internet Technology – FH Burgenland (Eisenstadt)

Specialisation Web Design and Multimedia, Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional development

2025
Data Driven Design – Interaction Design Foundation (Online – Ongoing)
AI for Design – Interaction Design Foundation (Online – Examination passed)
Continuous
Podcasts, Meet ups, Blogs…

Skills & Tools

Tools are just tools — and they can be learned.

Languages

German: Native
English: Professional
Italian: Beginner

Planning

Jira, Trello, MS Excel

Documentation

Confluence, MS Word, DeepLWrite

User Research & Testing

Maze, Figma, Pen & Paper

Brainstorming

Miro, MS Powerpoint, ChatGPT

Design & Prototyping

Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator …

Development

HTML/CSS, WordPress

Interests

There is hope in honest error; none in the icy perfections of the mere stylist.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Podcasts
Gardening
Travelling
(Urban) Wandering
Photography & Crafts
Architecture
Fun facts about me

I love colorful, unique earrings as a travel souvenir and learn (especially art nouveau) fonts to relax.

Work