Meet the Team
Ake Rudolf
Award Director
Ake is responsible for strategic development at International Design Center Berlin (IDZ), a key German design organization. He has built and continues to lead the UX Design Awards, IDZ's flagship global competition for excellent experiences.
With a background in design, he believes in a critical and people-centered approach to creating value and opportunities for organizations, businesses and society. Ake speaks English, German, Polish and Italian.
Joanna Simson
Project Manager
With a background in design, art and tech, Joanna has managed a diverse range of projects, including for brands such as IKEA and Bosch. She is passionate about people and the visual world, and sees the potential UX has to make a real difference. Joanna speaks English, Swedish, German and basic Spanish.
Wilhelm Nöldeke
Press & Communications
As an independent PR consultant since 2007, Wilhelm specializes in political organizations, arts and design, and new media. He has handled communications for the International Design Center Berlin and the UX Design Awards since 2018.
His portfolio includes notable clients, such as the Federal Foreign Office, the International Transport Forum at the OECD, Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, and TYPO Talks. Wilhelm speaks English, German, and French.