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Portrait of Jaro Quastenberg aka jaro.io

Hello.

Why fit in when you can stand out?

Our ever-changing world requires unconventional approaches in order to build lasting connections. It’s about creating unique experiences that cut through the noise, rather than telling one-dimensional stories. I believe that investing in this process will have the greatest impact.

Skills &
Expertise

As a designer, developer and art director, I stand where creativity meets technology. I am deeply connected to the digital world, but at the same time rooted in nature. Combining both areas is what I enjoy most in my work.

Strategy

I love to dive into unknown worlds and develop tangible structures that form the groundwork for future collaboration.

Research & Analysis

Information Architecture

Project Management

Design

I am curious to go beyond ordinary boundaries and create memorable & usable experiences by melding design with function.

Creative Direction

User Interface

Interactive Experience

Development

I aim to build innovative & flexible solutions that are capable of growing over time and are easy to maintain.

Front-End

Back-End

E-Commerce

Logic & Automation

Launch

I enjoy working with a holistic approach to deliver well-tested & error-free results that can stand the test of time.

Quality Ensurance

Hosting

Handoff & Support

Approach
& Vision

I believe that honesty should be the foundation of any human relationship. My entire process is therefore transparent and collaborative. Listed below is a breakdown of my typical workflow.

01

Feel

In the beginning, I just listen. Simple as that. As i gain a deeper understanding for your project, I gradually define a set of requirements that will form the heart of my proposal. Once you approve it, we take off.

Requirements, Proposal

02

Explore

The path to a compelling web experience involves solid analyses and thoughtful research. Based on the collected impressions, we develop the project's architecture. Everything that follows is built around that.

Research, Analysis, Architecture

03

Create

After agreeing on the content structure for each page, I start with the design. I develop strong visuals & create interactive landscapes that immerse the audience into unknown worlds. Frequent review sessions and early access to prototypes keep you in the loop.

Wireframes, Moodboards, Design

04

Build

In an increasingly complex technical universe, I always make sure that my design allows for a seamless translation into code. That's the huge advantage of being both a designer and developer. Whatever I come up with creatively, I can actually build.

Front-End, Back-End, E-Commerce

05

Arrive

In the end, you listen. In an interactive tutorial, I show you how to update your site with ease. And after a few remaining tests & performance improvements, it's time to connect all the pieces and finally go live.

Quality, Hosting, Handoff

Awards &
Mentions

Winning isn't everything. Nevertheless, I am proud of this humble little collection of recognitions for my work.

Journey &
Experience

Education-wise I took a rather unconventional path. Instead of pursuing design degrees, I am entirely self-taught. This approach has given me the freedom to check out the areas I was especially curious about.

Freelance

Human

Having the opportunity to freely choose when, on what and from where I work, fills me with immense joy and enthusiasm. I just love it.

Jan 2019

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Now

Milkdesign

Art Director

I spent two years here, full of exciting projects and profound impressions of the digital industry, but I gradually felt the desire for more freedom.

Jan 2016

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Jan 2018

Brandstifter

Internship, Junior Art Director

Looking for an agency internship, I was offered a permanent position here after only two weeks and collected my first professional experiences.

Jan 2015

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Jan 2016

SAE Institute

BA Audio Production

After school I graduated in audio production. Meanwhile, I worked as a freelance web designer and realised how much this field fascinates me.

Jan 2010

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Jan 2013

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