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Curiosity-driven
I pull apart interactions, references, and new tools to see where they break, what they reveal, and how they can become real product material instead of novelty.
Linz, Austria / design × code × motion
Gerald Pichler in motion
I design and build digital products that move. Based in Linz, Austria, I work at the intersection of interface design, front-end code, and motion — turning ideas into experiences that feel precise, alive, and worth exploring.
About
Curiosity drives experiments into living interfaces.
I follow unusual ideas until they become something concrete. That means prototyping quickly, shaping the motion language early, and tightening the interface until the whole thing feels inevitable rather than assembled.
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Always experimenting
I prototype with enough fidelity to test the emotional side of a product, not just the functional one. Motion is part of that from day one, not decoration added later.
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Learning through building
Each project becomes a lab for pacing, hierarchy, transitions, and the ways design and code can share the same voice instead of fighting each other.
Selected projects
Three products in active development.
Each project explores a different corner of motion-led interface design — from competition tools to focused productivity apps.
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Web app / powerlifting
HitPRs.com
A competition planning platform for powerlifting athletes and coaches. Organize meets, map attempts, and navigate meet day with clarity instead of chaos.
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iOS app / focus tool
Timer
A minimal iOS timer built around deep work sessions. Multiple modes, ambient soundscapes, and an interface that stays out of your way.
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iOS app / fitness tracking
PwrLog
A workout planning and progress-tracking app for serious lifters. Built around consistency, program adherence, and clear feedback loops.
Now
What I'm focused on right now.
A snapshot of current interests and active work — updated regularly.
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Building
HitPRs.com — expanding the competition day experience with real-time
attempt tracking and coach dashboards.
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Shipping
PwrLog and Timer iOS apps — refining onboarding flows and polishing
motion transitions for the next TestFlight builds.
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Exploring
Scroll-driven animations, view transitions API, and new ways to make
web experiences feel as fluid as native apps.
Contact
Let's build something together.
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Drop a message below or find me on the platforms I use most.
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