Markus Schmeiduch is a seasoned product designer with extensive experience in user experience and interface design across various industries. Currently serving as Lead Product Designer at Planet since November 2022, Markus focuses on user experiences related to satellite technology. Previously, Markus worked as a freelance Product Designer and Strategist at smeidu, collaborating with notable clients such as Google and Deutsche Telekom. As a Senior Interaction Designer at Google from 2015 to 2019, Markus played a key role in defining Material Design standards for major applications. Markus also co-founded and managed product design for startups like Flying and KiezExplorer.com, while holding various design and project management positions at vi knallgrau GmbH and other companies. Markus's educational background includes a master's program in Interaction Design from the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts from Middlesex University.