Meet the Jury: Christoph Ortmann
Christoph Ortmann
Head of Bosch UI Design, BSH Home Appliances
Expert in User Interface and Brand Design
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Christoph is a creative-driven designer with a passion for delivering innovative value. With an impressive track record at Bosch, he progressed from an industrial designer to a user interface designer, eventually becoming the head of user interface design. He is responsible for developing and implementing the two generations of Bosch’s unique Ring UI, which improved design quality and user research, leading to a UX award in 2023 and IF Gold awards in 2023 and 2024.
He built a high-performing, diverse UI design team and implemented the first UI design system at BSH, significantly enhancing collaboration and output. In his daily routine, he works with satellite teams in China, the US, and India, successfully bridging different cultures. His leadership style is collaborative and opportunity-driven, fostering self-motivation and teamwork across global satellite teams.