ZDF

  • Product Design
  • App Design
  • Streaming Platforms
  • Inclusive Design
  • Cross-Platform

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ZDF

At JAKALA, I played a key role in shaping the relaunch of the ZDF Mediathek into a modern streaming platform. Together with the UX team, I translated concepts into thoughtful interfaces for web, native apps, and smart TVs to ensure a consistent user experience. My focus was on designing an intuitive navigation structure and a visual language for automated, algorithmically driven page types. Acting as the bridge to development, I also guaranteed that all design specifications were technically feasible and met the highest accessibility standards.

ClientZDF at JAKALA Germany
IndustryMedia & Entertainment
AreasProduct Design, App Design, Streaming Platforms, Inclusive Design, Cross-Platform

Screens

ZDF app promo with tilted show tile collage and “Stream more” headline
Three iPhone mockups of the ZDF app: “Always Hamburg” series page with episodes, recommendations, and extras
iPhone mockup: ZDFneo live TV view featuring “The Rookie” and channel picker
Desktop web: Live & TV page with hero, channel bar, and more livestreams
Desktop web: TV schedule grid with timeline, channel rows, and live indicator
Three iPhone mockups: “Love Sucks” detail with recommendations and trailer extras
iPad mockup: “Love Sucks” series page with episode list and continue-watching bar
iPhone mockup: “Dokus” category with tab navigation and documentary posters
Desktop web: documentaries overview with filters and title grid
Image: ZDF iPad Player

“Manuel impressed us with his deep understanding of user-centered design and a clear design vision. Throughout our always positive and solution-oriented collaboration, he combined creative ideas with solid technical expertise. We highly recommend him.”

Tina KutscherHead of Digital Products and AutomationZDF