I’m Martin Taus
I’m a design enthusiast and Senior Design System Designer at Rockwell Automation. I'm all about creating a design that makes sense and constantly seeking new ways to grow and improve.
I started working in the field in 2006 when I was 18. From the beginning, I worked part-time while I was studying. My main job was to design websites and create illustrations, posters, and company presentations. I learned to develop websites and later became a developer.
After a few years, I discovered that design is my passion, and I transformed my career to become a UX designer.
My Strongest CliftonStrengths®
Ideation (STRATEGIC THINKING)
People who are especially talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.
Arranger (EXECUTING)
People who are especially talented in the Arranger theme can organise, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to work out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.
Input (STRATEGIC THINKING)
People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
Empathy (RELATIONSHIP BUILDING)
People who are especially talented in the Empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others' lives or others' situations.
Adaptability (RELATIONSHIP BUILDING)
People who are especially talented in the Adaptability theme prefer to “go with the flow.” They tend to be “now” people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.
Skills
mockups
user research
wireframing
user flows
prototyping
typography
visual design
information architecture
usability testing
design tokens
design system
iconography
collaboration
time management
communication
mentoring
presenting
critical thinking
continuous learning
prioritization
problem solving
empathy
team player
accessibility
qualitative research
quantitative research
Tools
figma Adobe xd sketch zeroheight dovetail Adobe photoshop adobe premier pro adobe illustrator axure css/scss html git github gitlab jira confluence Rockwell Automation
08/2015 - Present
Senior Design System Designer
02/2023 - Present
Solving Inconsistencies
Identified and addressed design and implementation inconsistencies across products by establishing unified tokens, components, and usage guidelines.
System Design & Foundations
Defined scalable design foundations including semantic color palettes, design tokens, typography, spacing, and a responsive grid system—ensuring visual consistency and accessibility.
Components & Patterns
Designed and documented core UI components with blueprint specs, token mapping, accessibility guidelines, and clearly defined usage patterns.
Documentation
Authored comprehensive documentation in Zeroheight, covering component anatomy, usage best practices, accessibility standards, and visual examples to support adoption across teams.
Collaboration
Acted as the main point of contact for design system adopters—supporting design teams with guidance, facilitating contributions, mentoring junior designers, and leading design-dev communication.
Leading
Led cross-functional initiatives, including the integration of 3rd-party libraries (e.g., AG Grid), grid/tables standardization, and design oversight for the development team (4 developers, 2 testers), including Jira planning and UX reviews.
Software Engineer
01/2021 - 01/2023
Component Development
Contributed to the development of reusable UI components in Angular. ensuring alignment with design specifications and coding standards.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Wrote and maintained unit tests and end-to-end (E2E) tests to ensure reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability of system components.
Design System Implementation
Collaborated closely with designers and engineers to implement scalable, modular components that supported the evolving needs of product teams.
System Insight
Gained in-depth understanding of how design principles are translated into code, enhancing my perspective on the full design-to-development workflow.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Participated in sprint planning, code reviews, and team discussions to align component implementation with broader system architecture and accessibility goals.
UX Designer
08/2015 - 12/2020
User-Centered Design
Led UX design for complex industrial applications within the FactoryTalk Cloud platform, focusing on device management, data visualization, and system configuration tools.
User Research & Iterative Design
Conducted user interviews, workflow analysis, and usability testing to inform design decisions and iterate on solutions that addressed real user needs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team of ~25 professionals, including developers, product owners, and stakeholders, to ensure high-quality and technically feasible outcomes.
Complex Systems Design
Specialized in designing for complex technical environments, ensuring usability and consistency across intricate features and workflows.
Platform Integration
Supported the development of a scalable cloud-based platform that integrated various modules, including user management, monitoring dashboards, and device control interfaces.
Impact
Contributed to the success of FactoryTalk Cloud by delivering intuitive and efficient user experiences, directly supporting business goals and user satisfaction
Projects
Alarms Configuration Platform
First setup of OOB Agent
IoT Data Configuration Platform
Notifications
Ad-hoc view
Data Integration Platform
Gateways workflow was showcased with Microsoft at Hannover Messe in 2019.
Freelancer
09/2019 - 03/2024
UX Designer
End-to-End Product Design
Led the UX and UI design of the Virtualizedin application from concept to launch (Sep 2019 – Jan 2023), delivering a cohesive and user-centered product experience.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partnered closely with key stakeholders to translate high-level product vision into detailed, intuitive design solutions aligned with business goals.
User Experience & Flow Design
Defined and optimized complex workflows, created intuitive navigation structures and mapped out user journeys to enhance usability and engagement.
Interface Design
Designed a comprehensive UI system, including screens, components, and interactions, with a focus on clarity, consistency, and visual hierarchy.
Developer Handoff & Support
Collaborated with developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs, providing clear specs and design assets for efficient development.
Problem Solving & Impact
Balanced technical constraints with user needs, creating solutions that improved user satisfaction and supported project success through launch.
Projects
Virtualizedin
VLTAVA-LABE-PRESS
05/2015 - 07/2015
Coder
Design-to-Code Implementation
Collaborated with graphic designers to translate static visuals into interactive, dynamic web experiences using modern front-end technologies.
Advanced Animation Development
Utilized advanced JavaScript libraries (e.g., GSAP, Three.js) to develop complex animations and visual effects, enhancing user engagement.
Realistic Visual Simulations
Designed and implemented animations that simulated natural phenomena, such as flowing water, light reflections, and motion-based transitions.
UI Enhancement
Applied animation techniques to elevate UI elements with subtle, intuitive effects—improving visual feedback, usability, and brand presence.
Creative-Technical Collaboration
Acted as a key link between creative design and technical development, ensuring fidelity to design intent while maintaining performance and responsiveness.
User Experience Impact
Helped create memorable, immersive user experiences by merging visual storytelling with functional design.
Projects
How a storm is formed
Our Galaxy
How the wastewater treatment plant works
IT STUDIO
05/2014 - 04/2015
Webmaster
Project Delivery
Completed 20+ web projects, including e-commerce sites and CMS-based platforms, delivering end-to-end functionality and design.
Design-to-Development Execution
Transformed static graphic designs into fully functional web applications, ensuring pixel-perfect accuracy and cross-browser compatibility.
Full Design Ownership
Created and implemented complete designs for several projects—handling everything from layout and UI design to front-end development.
Collaborative Workflow
Worked closely with external designers, developers, and project managers to align creative vision with technical feasibility and business needs.
CMS & E-Commerce Implementation
Integrated content management systems and e-commerce platforms, tailoring solutions to client goals and user requirements.
Technical Versatility
Gained deep, hands-on experience across the full web development lifecycle—from early-stage design through deployment and testing.
Projects
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Freelancer
01/2006 - 10/2013
Designer and Web developer
End-to-End Project Execution
Delivered complete digital solutions, including website design, development, and long-term maintenance for a variety of clients.
Visual Design & Branding
Created illustrations, posters, and corporate presentations, aligning visual assets with brand identities and business goals.
Web Development
Designed and coded responsive websites, ensuring usability, accessibility, and performance across platforms and devices.
Client Communication & Management
Strengthened client-facing skills through direct communication, needs assessment, and ongoing support throughout project lifecycles.
Client Acquisition
Gained hands-on experience in business development—successfully finding, reaching out to, and maintaining relationships with clients.
Multidisciplinary Expertise
Combined graphic design, UX, and front-end development to provide comprehensive and cohesive design services.
Projects
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Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Those who earn the Google UX Design Certificate have completed seven courses developed by Google. These courses include hands-on, practice-based assessments and are designed to prepare them for introductory-level roles in UX design. They can complete the design process from beginning to end: empathizing with users, defining their pain points, coming up with ideas for design solutions, creating wireframes and prototypes, and testing designs to get feedback.
Education
Master’s degree
Applied informatics
2015-2017
Bachelor’s degree
Electronic and Communications Engineering
2008-2011