UX/UI Design
Interfaces that feel obvious. I start from user research and information architecture, then iterate from wireframe to high-fidelity prototype and a documented design system developers enjoy using.
Digital Designer, Lecturer & Changemaker.
Bridging design, technology and people, based in Amsterdam.
Open for work
I make complicated things feel simple.
I’m Berat Zekaj, 32. I’m based in Amsterdam Noord, though I find myself back in Peja, Kosovo, more often than you’d think.
With a background in Communication & Multimedia Design, I spent time as a frontend developer before returning to my roots. Today, I teach UX/UI, service design, and digital innovation at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, the same place I once studied. Alongside lecturing, I run my own practice as a trainer and freelance designer.
My focus goes beyond the screen. Completing a Master’s in Economic Transformation taught me to zoom out and look at the systemic frameworks and behavioral shifts behind complex, wicked problems.
Off the clock, you’ll find me deep into fashion, whether that’s hunting down Japanese streetwear or adding a new pair of Salomons to my footwear collection. People describe me as determined, a little shy at first, and quicker with a joke than you’d expect.
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Digital designer
I design and build interfaces, services and design systems.
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Lecturer
I help students make sense of technology, design and people.
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Changemaker
I work on the bigger picture, from circular thinking to how organisations change.
From messy problem to working service
Service Design
Every touchpoint, front stage and back stage. With journey maps, service blueprints and co-creation sessions I align teams around the experience people actually have, and the organisation behind it.
Digital Innovation
Exploring what’s next, responsibly. From AI concepts to creative technology, I help teams test new ideas quickly and weigh their impact on people, organisations and society.
Selected work
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Experience
Work
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2022 to present
Lecturer
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Helping students make sense of technology, design better and build things they’re proud of.
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2024 to present
Founder, trainer, freelancer
berr
Creative workshops and training that develop people, perspectives and practices.
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2020 to 2021
Front-end developer
output4you
Front-end development, visual design and technical support for on-brand digital and print materials.
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2020 to 2021
Specialist
Apple
Advising customers and translating technology into simple solutions.
Education
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2024 to 2025
MSc Economic Transformations (opent in nieuw tabblad)
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences · cum laude, 8.3
Systemic change in complex societal challenges, through transition theory, innovation, sustainability and strategy.
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2023
Teaching & Didactics Qualification
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences · BDB
Designing education, coaching and assessing students, and improving teaching practice.
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2017 to 2021
BA Communication & Multimedia Design (opent in nieuw tabblad)
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences · minor Managing Creativity and Innovation
Digital design, technology, communication and user-centred thinking in one programme.
Skills & tools
- Digital design
- UX/UI
- User research
- Interaction design
- Prototyping
- Service design
- Design systems
- Front-end development
- Creative technology
- AI
- Design ethics
- Inclusive design
- Systems thinking
- Agile
- Facilitation