Max Klein

Interaction DesignEr @ Google Labs

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer from Berlin, living and working in the US. With a background blending architecture, interaction design, and digital innovation, I specialize in digital product design, systems design, experience design, and interactive prototyping.

Over the years, I've reimagined design systems for global news organizations, partnered with Big Tech to develop and test big ideas, developed multi-modal interfaces for smart home devices, designed the next generation of omnichannel beauty retail, and created enrichment opportunities for orangutans at the San Diego Zoo.

At Google Labs, I create experimental digital tools to explore the future of AI applications, and shape the next generation of Google products and services. By combining human-centered design practices with emerging AI capabilities, my team bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and meaningful human experience, while empowering Google teams to scale AI applications responsibly across their product domains.

Previously, as an Interaction Design Lead at IDEO, I guided interdisciplinary design teams through every stage of the design process—from initial research and concept development to iterative prototyping and product launch—tackling diverse design challenges with curiosity, empathy, and collaboration.

I hold a B.S. in Architecture and received my MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design.

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Amazon
Google
IKEA
Mercedes Benz
Meta
‍Sonos
Spotify
WSJ
Youtube

Capabilities

Interaction Design
Product Design
System Design
Web Design
Digital Prototyping
HTML / CSS / JS
3D Modeling
Physical Prototyping

Recent Experience

Google Labs, SF
2025 – Current

IDEO, SF
2021 – 2025

Above, Remote
2020 – 2021

Nolte & Lauth, Berlin
2017 – 2018

Education

Parsons School of Design
MFA Design & Technology

Cornell Tech
Product & BigCo Studio

Technical University Vienna
B.S. Architecture

Bio

I’m a multidisciplinary designer from Berlin, living and working in the US. With a background blending architecture, interaction design, and digital innovation, I specialize in digital product design, systems design, experience design, and interactive prototyping.

Over the years, I've reimagined design systems for global news organizations, partnered with Big Tech to develop and test big ideas, developed multi-modal interfaces for smart home devices, designed the next generation of omnichannel beauty retail, and created enrichment opportunities for orangutans at the San Diego Zoo.

At Google Labs, I create experimental digital tools to explore the future of AI applications, and shape the next generation of Google products and services. By combining human-centered design practices with emerging AI capabilities, my team bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and meaningful human experience, while empowering Google teams to scale AI applications responsibly across their product domains.

Previously, as an Interaction Design Lead at IDEO, I guided interdisciplinary design teams through every stage of the design process—from initial research and concept development to iterative prototyping and product launch—tackling diverse design challenges with curiosity, empathy, and collaboration.

I hold a B.S. in Architecture and received my MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design.

Favorite Artist

Spotify Playlist

Food Recs for SF

Donate to Charity

Select Clients

Google
IKEA
Mercedes Benz
Meta
Sonos
Spotify
Youtube

Capabilities

Product Design
System Design
Web Design
Digital Prototyping
HTML / CSS / JS
3D Modeling
Physical Prototyping

Recent Experience

Google Labs, SF
2025 – Current

IDEO, SF
2021 – 2025

Above, Remote
2020 – 2021

Nolte & Lauth, Berlin
2017 – 2018

Education

Parsons School of Design
MFA Design & Technology

Cornell Tech
Product & BigCo Studio

Technical University Vienna
B.S. Architecture

Bio

I’m a multidisciplinary designer from Berlin, living and working in the US. With a background blending architecture, interaction design, and digital innovation, I specialize in digital product design, systems design, experience design, and interactive prototyping.

Over the years, I've reimagined design systems for global news organizations, partnered with Big Tech to develop and test big ideas, developed multi-modal interfaces for smart home devices, designed the next generation of omnichannel beauty retail, and created enrichment opportunities for orangutans at the San Diego Zoo.

At Google Labs, I create experimental digital tools to explore the future of AI applications, and shape the next generation of Google products and services. By combining human-centered design practices with emerging AI capabilities, my team bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and meaningful human experience, while empowering Google teams to scale AI applications responsibly across their product domains.

Previously, as an Interaction Design Lead at IDEO, I guided interdisciplinary design teams through every stage of the design process—from initial research and concept development to iterative prototyping and product launch—tackling diverse design challenges with curiosity, empathy, and collaboration.

I hold a B.S. in Architecture and received my MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design.

Favorite Artist

Spotify Playlist

Food Recs for SF

Donate to Charity

Select Clients

Google
IKEA
Mercedes Benz
Meta
Sonos
Spotify
Youtube

Capabilities

Product Design
System Design
Web Design
Digital Prototyping
HTML / CSS / JS
3D Modeling
Physical Prototyping

Recent Experience

Google Labs, SF
2025 – Current

IDEO, SF
2021 – 2025

Above, Remote
2020 – 2021

Nolte & Lauth, Berlin
2017 – 2018

Education

Parsons School of Design
MFA Design & Technology

Cornell Tech
Product & BigCo Studio

Technical University Vienna
B.S. Architecture

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San Francisco, CA

LinkedIn

Instagram

Github

Resume

Imprint

Reach out to collaborate, chat, or learn more.

Send me an email

San Francisco, CA

Reach out to collaborate, chat, or learn more.

Send me an email

LinkedIn

Instagram

Github

Resume

Imprint

San Francisco, CA