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Publications about design and digital transformation Books and chapters

I love writing and sharing my expertise with other people. Whether in my German books “Grundkurs gutes Webdesign”, “Mediengestaltung: der Ausbildungsbegleiter” or the chapters I have contributed to collaborative works: My work aims to help others realize their ideas and shape the digital transformation.

Case studies

Introduction to modern, human-centred web design Grundkurs gutes Webdesign (third edition)

“Grundkurs gutes Webdesign” (3rd edition) is an introductory book on web design – packed with information about design, User Experience, Accessibility and much more. It is only available in German language.

Challenge: web design is a complex challenge that is often approached from a too technical standpoint
Solution: basics of human-centred design and classical web design, including multiple code examples
Result: web design introduction in three editions, also used in courses and training

Read the case study: Grundkurs gutes Webdesign (third edition)

Handbook for designers of digital and print media Mediengestaltung – Der Ausbildungsbegleiter (second edition)

“Mediengestaltung – Der Ausbildungsbegleiter“ is an extensive and well-arranged book for media designers. Written in conjunction with Ralph Burkhardt, Jürgen Wolf, Daniel Schulte, Lars Kroll, and Michael Rohrlich, it treats the most important knowledge about designing digital and print media. It is currently only available in German.

Challenge: Learning media design is challenging because it covers a large variety of areas
Solution: Well structured handbook to guide media designers through their education
Result: Two successful editions

Read the case study: Mediengestaltung – Der Ausbildungsbegleiter (second edition)

List of books and chapter publications

Rohles, B., & Sieghart, S. (2024). Leichte Sprache digital. Wie menschzentriertes Design Barrieren reduziert. In S. Sieghart & R. Gorbach (Eds.), Gutes Design für Leichte Sprache: Theorie und Praxis zur DIN SPEC 33429 (pp. 214–247). Verlag Julius Klinkhardt.
Rohles, B., Burkhardt, R., Wolf, J., Schulte, D., Kroll, L., & Rohrlich, M. (2024). Mediengestaltung: Der Ausbildungsbegleiter (2nd ed.). Rheinwerk Verlag.
Rohles, B., & Wolf, J. (2023). Grundkurs gutes Webdesign (3rd ed.). Rheinwerk Verlag.
Rohles, B., Burkhardt, R., Wolf, J., Linnemann, C., & Rohrlich, M. (2018). Mediengestaltung: Der Ausbildungsbegleiter. Rheinwerk Verlag.
Rohles, B. (2017). Grundkurs gutes Webdesign (2nd ed.). Rheinwerk Verlag.
Rohles, B. (2013). Grundkurs gutes Webdesign (1st ed.). Galileo Design.