Mark Herpich

Creative Frontend Architect & Brand Strategist
Mark Herpich
AI-Enhanced Brand Experiences · Sustainable Digital Solutions · Performance-First Development

Highlighted Projects

Summary

For over 15 years, I've been developing digital experiences as a Creative Frontend Architect & Brand Strategist that bring brands to life and deliver measurable business success. My expertise lies in combining performance-first development with emotional brand storytelling – from AI-enhanced personalization to sustainable web solutions.

Using modern technologies like React, Next.js, and Progressive Web Apps, I create accessible, future-proof platforms that both delight users and support business objectives. My holistic approach unites technical excellence with strategic design thinking – for digital solutions that drive long-term business growth.

I focus on continuous innovation and best practices to successfully position brands in digital transformation.

Industry knowledge

  • Custom Software
  • Event Industry
  • E-Commerce
  • Electric Industry

Technical skills

Programming Languages

AI-Powered Design Tools
CSS
HTML 5
Javascript
TypeScript

Web development

Accessibility-First Development
Angular
Astro
Next.JS
NPM
Payload
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
React
Sass
Sustainable Web Design
TailwindCSS
VueJS
Wordpress

DevOps

Atlassian JIRA
Azure DevOps
Bitbucket
GitHub

Cloud Provider

Google Cloud Platform GCP

UI/UX & Design

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
AI-Enhanced Brand Experiences
Figma
Framer-Motion
Hyper-Personalization

Spoken Languages

Deutsch
English

Database Technologies

MongoDB
Supabase

Expertise

Strategic frontend architecture with over 15 years of project experience - from AI-powered personalization solutions to performance-optimized Progressive Web Apps.

Brand-strategic design thinking combined with data-driven decisions for measurable conversion and engagement improvements.

Future-oriented technology selection and sustainable development for long-term scalability and optimal user experience.

Project overview

September 2024 - September 2024

Performance-First Brand Strategy for Safety-Tech Startup

Brand development for Kevin Metz

Led comprehensive brand strategy and performance optimization for safety-tech startup Kevin Metz Training & Consulting. Architected complete digital identity including logo development, brand guidelines, and conversion-focused website implementation. Utilized cutting-edge stack (Next.js, Framer Motion, TypeScript, TailwindCSS) with headless Sanity.io CMS for optimal performance and scalability. Delivered measurable improvements in user engagement and brand recognition through data-driven design decisions.

CSS
HTML 5
Sanity
Next.JS
React
Adobe Illustrator
Framer-Motion
Google Cloud Run
December 2023 - January 2024

Interactive Portfolio with Micro-Interactions & Progressive Enhancement

Business Consulting for Mark Herpich

Developed frontend architecture and user experience strategy for high-performance personal portfolio. Led end-to-end design and development using React ecosystem (Next.js, Framer Motion, TypeScript, TailwindCSS). Implemented interactive animations and optimized user experience while establishing flexible Sanity.io CMS architecture. Created showcase platform demonstrating modern web technologies and UX patterns for optimal user engagement and performance.

HTML 5
TypeScript
Sanity
Next.JS
React
TailwindCSS
Framer-Motion
February 2024 - Today

Enterprise Brand Platform with Sustainable Web Architecture & Multi-Language CMS

Brand development for IDENTIC Projects eGbR

Architected comprehensive enterprise brand platform with sustainable web architecture and multi-language CMS capabilities for IDENTIC. Led strategic development of complete corporate identity system including design framework, UI component library, and performance-optimized frontend infrastructure. Implemented Next.js with TailwindCSS and headless Sanity.io integration, featuring automated deployment pipelines and server-side rendering optimization. Delivered scalable, maintainable solution supporting international expansion and long-term brand consistency.

CSS
TypeScript
Sanity
Next.JS
NPM
React
TailwindCSS
Adobe Illustrator
Framer-Motion
September 2023 - September 2023

Music Industry Platform with API-Integration & Fan-Engagement Tools

Brand development for Rigorious

Designed immersive digital experience and led API integration strategy for heavy metal band RIGORIOUS, creating dynamic music industry platform with fan engagement tools. Orchestrated comprehensive UX design process using Figma and Photoshop, followed by cutting-edge implementation with Astro, Framer Motion, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS. Developed seamless integrations with music streaming platforms and tour data APIs, delivering performance-optimized website that authentically reflects RIGORIOUS' brand identity while providing comprehensive fan interaction capabilities.

CSS
HTML 5
Sanity
Astro
Framer-Motion
September 2021 - Today

E-Commerce Transformation: 2M+ Products with Angular PWA & Enterprise Backend

Brand development for Geschenkzeitung.de

Responsible for design and frontend development in the comprehensive e-commerce transformation of Geschenkzeitung.de, contributing to enterprise-grade platform serving 2M+ products with Angular PWA frontend and integrated backend management system. Led strategic UI/UX redesign and corporate identity development, implementing modern design with Angular, TypeScript, SCSS, and enterprise backend architecture. Coordinated design phases and frontend implementation, creating conversion-optimized platform that significantly enhanced user experience and business performance metrics.

CSS
HTML 5
Angular
Sass
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
Google Cloud Platform GCP
Atlassian JIRA
Git
February 2023 - March 2023

B2B Brand Repositioning with Bilingual WordPress-Enterprise Solution

Brand development

Orchestrated international B2B brand repositioning and digital strategy for KB-Automation, delivering comprehensive brand transformation with bilingual WordPress enterprise solution. Led strategic brand architecture development including logo redesign, typography system, and color methodology reflecting technological innovation. Architected and implemented bilingual website using WordPress and Elementor, optimized for international B2B engagement. Designed cohesive print media ecosystem including business cards, marketing collateral, and promotional materials ensuring consistent brand execution across all touchpoints.

CSS
HTML 5
Elementor
Sass
Wordpress
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign