As a design & business leader, I solve problems for humans through technology and collaboration.

I‘m an Austrian born designer, living and working in London. I manage and grow Tanzu Labs´ design team across Europe. I also lead the delivery of large programs of work with several balanced software teams, accounting for over € 2 Mio revenue in 2021 & 2022.

Within my career, I have seized the opportunity to do a variety of creative work, from film production to editorial design. I eventually decided to set my focus on all things digital and increase my impact from "just" design to solving core business problems.

What I care about, professionally

Curiously embracing the unknown

In technology, constant change is certain. It’s what excites me most about my work. I like to put my mind toward new challenges and pick up new skills at record speed. I get energy out of driving sustainable change through small iterations.

Collaboration makes the best work

We can only solve the real toughies when we collaborate. As a design thinker and facilitator, I enable great ideas through co-creation. Working on eye-level, fostering psychological safety and a candid feedback culture.

Working at the heart of technology

Having worked at the heart of tech for almost a decade now, I know of the power of software. And I know how to teach people to design and build software in an evidence-based, lean and agile way. I particularly embrace working with engineers and have learnt a great deal from them over time.

Creative playfulness & a good story

I like to create fun stuff. I love when people get excited about a digital product I’ve designed, or when my illustrations make people smile. I’m re-discovering the value of good stories, as they package life lessons in a way you literally soak in and never forget.

Optimism and ambition

My drive and optimism make me dream of a bright future and get me out of bed every day. I rest, I play and I recharge, but I never give up. For the big decisions in life, I’m lucky to have a handful of people that I can consult, if in doubt. Family, friends and colleagues who I consider integral to my path.

Be the change...

I believe in sustainable and equitable profitability. As a designer & leader, I will always seek to empathise and look for paths with a positive impact on the team, the business, users, and society at large.

To me, working internationally and getting to know new, inspiring people enriches both my work and my personal life. So go on, drop me a line.

Find me on LinkedIn, Medium and Behance

© Antonia Horvath, 2021