Henning Witzel-Açıkgöz
DESIGN THAT WORKS
Strategy. Products. Experiences that scale.
I design products, websites, and brand experiences with clarity and intent. For teams who want to move faster, think clearly, and build work that lasts.
How I Can Help
Design Studio
Product design, websites and branding. Built on clarity, systems, and thoughtful execution.
Designer Coaching
1:1 guidance for designers who want senior-level clarity, critique, and career direction.
User Story Mapping
Workshops and templates that turn messy ideas into clear, aligned product direction.
My Approach
Clarity first. Design second.
Everything I design starts with understanding what truly matters — and removing everything that doesn’t.
No drama. No overcomplication. Just clear strategy, simple systems, and design that works — across brands, websites, and product experiences.
From the Blog
Ideas on clarity, leadership, and product design - from my work leading teams and building products.
Effective Leadership in Modern Organizations
Exploring the key principles of effective leadership and how they apply to today's dynamic workplace environments.
Design Thinking for Leaders: A Problem-Solving Framework
How design thinking principles can transform the way leaders approach complex organizational challenges.
Building Trust in Remote Teams
Practical strategies for creating and maintaining trust in distributed teams, even when face-to-face interaction is limited.
Real Connections
Berlin Design Leadership Community
I created a space for honest conversations about design leadership. Monthly meetups, discussions, and shared learning for experienced designers in Berlin.
Monthly in-person meetups in Berlin (8–12 people per session)
For Heads of Design, Directors, Leads, and design leaders
Free community - no fees, no catch, just real connections
About Me
I'm Henning Witzel-Açıkgöz
Director of Design, product thinker, and studio lead. I design brands, websites, and product experiences - and help designers grow through clarity, craft, and practical guidance.