Stefanie Schidlof
About Stefanie Schidlof
Stefanie Schidlof is a Senior User Researcher currently working at Choco in Berlin, Germany. She has a Master's degree from Fachhochschule Köln and extensive experience in user and market research across various companies in Germany and Sweden.
Work at Choco
Stefanie Schidlof currently holds the position of Senior User Researcher at Choco, a role she has occupied since 2022. Based in Berlin, Germany, she focuses on user research to enhance product development and user experience. Her work involves gathering insights from users to inform design decisions and improve the overall functionality of Choco's offerings.
Previous Experience in User Research
Before joining Choco, Stefanie Schidlof worked at Epidemic Sound as a User & Market Researcher from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she contributed to understanding user needs and market trends. Additionally, she has extensive experience at Designit, where she served as a Senior Design Researcher from 2018 to 2021 and as a Design Researcher from 2016 to 2017. Her responsibilities included conducting user research and applying findings to design processes.
Education and Expertise
Stefanie Schidlof earned her Master of Arts (MA) from Fachhochschule Köln, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She furthered her education at the Glasgow School of Art for one year from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she studied at Ecole nationale supérieure de Création Industrielle from 2012 to 2013. This diverse educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in design and research methodologies.
Background in Innovation Research
Stefanie Schidlof began her career in innovation research at HYVE - the innovation company, where she worked as an Innovation Research Intern for two months in 2015. She later returned to HYVE as an Innovation Researcher from 2015 to 2016. These roles provided her with valuable insights into innovation processes and user-centered design, shaping her approach to user research.