I'm Luca Kaussen, a strategic product & UX designer who thrives in the overlap between clarity and possibility. I believe design should serve a purpose — not just look good.

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My Approach

Strategic Thinking

Designing with Purpose

  • Problem framing & opportunity mapping
  • Product strategy & vision definition

I focus on understanding purpose before creating solutions. I start by understanding why something matters for the business, for the user, and for the system around it. For me, good design starts with clarity: a shared goal, a clear definition of success, and the reasoning behind every decision. Strategy gives direction to creativity. It connects every detail to a purpose whether it's defining product priorities, facilitating workshops, or mapping customer journeys, I make sure the “why” stays visible all the way through.

End-to-End Design

From Idea to Experience

  • Design systems
  • Competitive & benchmark analysis
  • Journey-to-interface translation
  • Brand-to-UI alignment

I see design as a continuum from defining a product's vision to shaping its tiniest interaction. I enjoy working across disciplines: defining strategy, designing interfaces, shaping brands, and building consistent experiences across all touchpoints. Being a generalist helps me translate ideas into reality. It means I can jump between concept and execution, ensuring that every decision from brand tone to button style reinforces the same story.

Holistic Customer Experience

Designing Beyond the Interface

  • Value proposition design
  • Customer journey mapping

A product is more than its interface. It's the sum of every interaction from the first impression of the brand to the way support feels months later. I design with that whole journey in mind. Whether it's refining a brand voice, aligning product behavior with company values, or ensuring that the story feels consistent across channels, I aim to make every touchpoint meaningful. Good design doesn't end at the screen. It continues in how a product feels to use and how a company behaves behind it.

Fast Validation

Turning Assumptions into Learnings

  • Hypothesis testing frameworks
  • AI-assisted prototyping
  • Rapid prototyping & lean validation

I believe in validating ideas before investing in them. By framing clear hypotheses, building quick prototypes, and testing them early, I help teams reduce uncertainty and move faster with confidence. With my mix of design strategy and hands-on prototyping skills, I can turn ideas into testable experiences within days often using AI builder tools or “vibe coding” to explore what's possible. The goal is always the same: learn fast, adjust early, and keep design grounded in reality.

Selected Work

Case study coming soon

Product Design — in progress