Max Lackner
About Max Lackner
Max Lackner is a Senior Visual Interaction Designer at IDEO, specializing in immersive visual storytelling and human-centered design. He has a diverse educational background in design, with degrees from Design Academy Eindhoven, HTL Ferlach, and Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien.
Work at IDEO
Max Lackner currently serves as a Senior Visual Interaction Designer at IDEO, a position he has held since 2021. His role focuses on creating immersive visual storytelling experiences that effectively communicate ideas for clients. Prior to his current role, he worked at IDEO as a Visual Interaction Designer from 2019 to 2021 and as an Interaction Designer from 2018 to 2019. His experience at IDEO spans over three years, during which he has contributed to various projects emphasizing human-centered design and user interaction.
Education and Expertise
Max Lackner has a solid educational background in design. He studied at the Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien, where he achieved a Master's degree in Design und angewandte Kunst from 2013 to 2017. He also attended Design Academy Eindhoven for one year, focusing on Design and Applied Arts in 2016 to 2017. Earlier, he completed his Matura in Produkt Design at HTL Ferlach from 2009 to 2013. His expertise includes designing human-centered experiences and developing tangible click-through prototypes to bring conceptual ideas to fruition.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining IDEO, Max Lackner worked at Journi as a User Interface Designer from 2017 to 2018. His role involved creating user interfaces that enhance user experience. His career at IDEO began in 2018, where he transitioned from an Interaction Designer to a Visual Interaction Designer. This progression reflects his growing expertise in visual design and interaction, contributing to his current focus on immersive storytelling in design.
Specialization in Visual Storytelling
Max Lackner specializes in creating immersive visual storytelling experiences that effectively bring ideas to life. His work emphasizes visual appeal and user interaction, ensuring that designs are not only functional but also engaging. He utilizes his skills in communication design to present and visualize research through various mediums, including videos and immersive websites. This specialization allows him to transform complex concepts into accessible and compelling visual narratives.