Jan Michaelis

Jan Michaelis is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in automotive design and user experience. Currently serving as Design Director and Head of Automotive Design at HERE Technologies since July 2017, Jan has previously held senior roles at icon incar GmbH, Volkswagen AG, and Volkswagen Design Center Potsdam GmbH, specializing in user interface and experience design. Jan's career in design began with positions at Carmeq GmbH, Displayers GmbH, and Pixelpark AG, showcasing a strong foundation in user interface design and digital transformation. Jan's educational background includes a Diplom Industrie Designer degree in Industrial Design from Universität der Künste Berlin and studies at Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe.