About

Introduction

From an early age, creativity has played a central role in my life. During school, I explored crafts and artistic projects, which naturally led me to pursue a secondary education in design.


During my voluntary social year, I developed a strong motivation to use design as a way to support people by making everyday situations clearer and more intuitive. I became interested in how thoughtful design can reduce friction and allow people to focus on what truly matters. This perspective shaped my Bachelor’s studies in Digital Product Design and Development, where I combined design thinking methods with technical skills in programming and microcontrollers. Through hands-on, user-centered projects, I learned how to rapidly prototype ideas and design with empathy and purpose.


Currently, in my Master’s program in Strategic Design, I am building on this foundation by deepening my research skills and exploring future-oriented and strategic perspectives. I focus on balancing innovation with feasibility, aiming to design solutions that are not only possible, but also meaningful, responsible, and grounded in real-world contexts.

Work experience

Working student, 11.2025–present

Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG

BauderCONNECT department
Focused on research, ideation, and prototyping within the UX team,

supporting Product Owners with implementation-related tasks.


Working student, 09.2024–10.2025

Mercedes-Benz AG

RD/MXU System UI Platform & Driving Functions
Supporting UI development for instrument clusters and in-car functions.

Working with Figma, ProtoPie, and interdisciplinary teams.


Intern, 03.2024 – 09.2024
Mercedes-Benz AG

UI Concepts
Six-month internship focused on interface concepts, user flows, and

prototyping for advanced car functionalities.


Voluntary Social Year (FSJ), 2020–2021
Camphill Föhrenbühl
Lived and worked for 18 months in a combined boarding and education

facility for children with disabilities.


Intern, 2019

Pollinger Print Shop
A family-run business specializing in offset printing, digital printing, and

a wide range of copy shop services.


Intern, 2018
Weber Bookbindery
A master craftsman workshop focused on traditional bookbinding

techniques and the restoration of antique books and manuscripts.


Collaborations

Education

2025–present

M.A. Strategic Design (in progress)
Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

2021–2025
B.A. Digital Product Design & Development 
Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

Me

© 2025 Luke Caporelli

© 2025 Luke Caporelli

About

Working student, 11.2025–present

Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG

BauderCONNECT department
Focused on research, ideation, and prototyping within the UX team,

supporting Product Owners with implementation-related tasks.


Working student, 2024–present

Mercedes-Benz AG

RD/MXU System UI Platform & Driving Functions
Supporting UI development for instrument clusters and in-car functions. Working with Figma, ProtoPie, and interdisciplinary teams.


Intern, 2023–2024
Mercedes-Benz AG

UI Concepts
Six-month internship focused on interface concepts, user flows, and

prototyping for advanced car functionalities.


Voluntary Social Year (FSJ), 2020–2021
Camphill Föhrenbühl
Lived and worked for 18 months in a combined boarding and education

facility for children with disabilities.


Intern, 2019

Pollinger Print Shop
A family-run business specializing in offset printing, digital printing, and

a wide range of copy shop services.


Intern, 2018
Weber Bookbindery
A master craftsman workshop focused on traditional bookbinding

techniques and the restoration of antique books and manuscripts.

Work experience

Collaborations

2025–present

M.A. Strategic Design (in progress)
Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

2021–2025
B.A. Digital Product Design & Development 
Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

Education

Me

From an early age, creativity has played a central role in my life. During school, I explored crafts and artistic projects, which naturally led me to pursue a secondary education in design.


During my voluntary social year, I developed a strong motivation to use design as a way to support people by making everyday situations clearer and more intuitive. I became interested in how thoughtful design can reduce friction and allow people to focus on what truly matters. This perspective shaped my Bachelor’s studies in Digital Product Design and Development, where I combined design thinking methods with technical skills in programming and microcontrollers. Through hands-on, user-centered projects, I learned how to rapidly prototype ideas and design with empathy and purpose.


Currently, in my Master’s program in Strategic Design, I am building on this foundation by deepening my research skills and exploring future-oriented and strategic perspectives. I focus on balancing innovation with feasibility, aiming to design solutions that are not only possible, but also meaningful, responsible, and grounded in real-world contexts.

Introduction