Karl Koch
Design engineer focused on interaction design and front-end craft; works on product details and animations at DuckDuckGo and teaches a 'Become a Design Engineer' course to help designers bridge design and engineering.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 46min
Karl Koch - Tips for New Design Engineers
Karl Koch, a design engineer who crafts interaction details and teaches others to bridge design and engineering. He talks about adopting a craft-oriented design-engineering mindset. He warns about common AI-generated code pitfalls and recommends practical tactics like inspecting in-browser, curating reference docs, and careful motion timing. He outlines a learning path and what employers expect in the role.
