"I believe Empathy is the key that unlocks our understanding of the user and their behavior.
And serves as the foundation for meaningful solutions."
ABOUT ME
I am a user-centered designer and focused team leader with over two decades of experience identifying user needs, providing valued solutions, while fulfilling business needs.
Using my strategic thinking for experiences and product development has helped me facilitate successful outcomes. I have also used my design thinking and proven processes to lead and guide teams toward aligning with the AGILE environment. I look forward to connecting with people and companies who are also interested in pursuing empathetic and purposeful design.
WHAT I BELIEVE IN
I love the challenge of solving problems for users in a unique and novel way and always aim for simplicity at the core of my approach and execution. It is what drives me to do my work every day.
I believe in the balance between high functionality and beautiful design.
I believe in learning new things every day from people, friends, mentors, and teams is what this creative journey is all about.
I believe in collaboration with all the members of the team. Ideas must be exchange freely and frequently, without any constraints.
WHAT I DO
I consider myself both a strategic and creative designer with a passion for understanding human behavior and decision making. Clients and companies come to me for a few main reasons:
Connect the business strategies down to UX activities and vice-versa, translating business strategies into design opportunities.
Ability to offer multiple ways to a solution and make quick decisions on the spot.
Have a sense of where to be pragmatic for obvious things in order to deliver innovative and impressive experiences where it matters.
Experience building teams with different skills that can step forward and lead when the time is right, creating confidence, camaraderie, and career growth.
"Passion. Energy. Dedication. Pride. That's what you get when Erick Vogel is on your team. Erick is a truly creative, through and through. And that's something really special that can never be taken for granted. He thinks big and dreams big, and knows that the work is all that matters. And he will do whatever it takes to get the work where it needs to be. He's genuine, respectful and not afraid to speak his mind when the work is on the line. For that and many others reasons, I'd rather have one Erick than a handful of others."
– Mike Hartman • Chief Creative Officer + Business Transformer at Intouch Solutions
INTEREST & INSPIRATIONS
I grew up watching sci-fi movies and messing around with computers. This inspired me to learn more about design and interfaces. I wanted to be involved in technology and one day create designs of my own.
These days I love reading about design, history, and politics. I’m also passionate about surfing, skateboarding, vintage vans, biking, and most importantly, fatherhood.
I am driven and inspired to understand human behavior and their decisions, especially in relation to how they are influenced by their environment and social circles.
I’m also interested in science and technology and enjoy designing for health, artificial intelligence, and education.
MY INSPIRATION
WHEN IN THE RIGHT MOOD...
NOW READING
Lean UX: Designing Great Products with Agile Teams 2nd Edition
Al Ramadan and Dave Peterson
NOW LISTENING
101 One Hundred One
Depeche Mode