About

Introduction

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


During my voluntary social year, I discovered my ambition to use design as a way to help people by making their lives easier and more intuitive, allowing them to focus on what truly matters. My Bachelor’s program in Digital Product Design & Development expanded my expertise by combining design thinking methods with technical knowledge in programming and microcontrollers, equipping me with the skills to build prototypes and iterate quickly. Working on user-centered projects further strengthened my ability to design with empathy and purpose.


Currently, in my Master’s in Strategic Design, I am building on this foundation with future thinking, advanced research skills, and management knowledge. This enables me to balance innovation with feasibility—designing not only what is possible, but also what is impactful and realistic.

Work experience

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, 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 been a central part of my life. At school, I explored crafts and artistic projects, which naturally led me to pursue a secondary education in design.


During my voluntary social year, I discovered my ambition to use design as a way to help people by making their lives easier and more intuitive, allowing them to focus on what truly matters. My Bachelor’s program in Digital Product Design & Development expanded my expertise by combining design thinking methods with technical knowledge in programming and microcontrollers, equipping me with the skills to build prototypes and iterate quickly. Working on user-centered projects further strengthened my ability to design with empathy and purpose.


Currently, in my Master’s in Strategic Design, I am building on this foundation with future thinking, advanced research skills, and management knowledge. This enables me to balance innovation with feasibility—designing not only what is possible, but also what is impactful and realistic.

Why am I a designer?