Profilbild von Niko Ripka

I was born and grew up in Monte­video (Uruguay). As a child I was already interested in design and spent my free time creating logos, small magazines and websites.

From 2015 to 2022, I completed a bachelor’s degree in interface design at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences. During this time, I developed a keen interest in branding, infor­mation archi­tecture and inter­action design. Through numerous student projects and my invol­vement in university politics, I honed my under­standing of process and struc­tural develo­pment, consensus building and the search for sustainable solutions.

During my studies, I initiated and organised two inter­di­sci­plinary seminars as a co-teacher. I was also a student repre­sen­tative on university committees such as the General Students’ Committee (AStA) and the Academic Senate for many years, as well as spokesperson for the Brandenburg Student Union (BRANDSTUVE). Between 2019 and 2020, I was active as Student Vice President in the university management of the UAS Potsdam.

Since 2022 I have been working at the Inter­na­tional Center for Profes­sio­na­lization of Elementary Childhood Education at the University of Graz in the UX and graphics department. I am also studying for a master’s degree in design and work as a freelance inter­action and graphic designer.

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