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Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
Valencia, Spain
Toptal Member Since
December 22, 2015
Diego has been working as UI/UX remote designer for over 14 years with an excellent success record with designs that helped startups like GuideSmiths, Advantio, CoFoundersLab, and Blink get over $20 million in funding and have multimillion exits. Diego has also worked on complex projects for well-established companies with over $22 billion in annual revenue, such as Marsh McLennan, Utility Warehouse, OneSky & PrivateFly, Butlins, CPP, and many others.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Founder, Chief Design Officer, and CEO
2009 - PRESENT
Unlocal
- Founded the Unlocal agency so I can offer my clients not just design but the full package, including strategy, research, design, development, and improvement loop.
- Built a strong working process that we keep very updated, creating a solid foundation for ensuring we succeed in our projects.
- Created a complete design system in Figma that we use as the starting point for all our projects.
Technologies: Figma, Slack, Asana, Notion, Web Design, UI Design, Branding, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Logo Design, Project Management, iOS UI Design, Android UI Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Innovative UX, Brand Identity, User Interface (UI), eCommerce Web Design, Web UI, eCommerce UX, eCommerce UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Pitch Deck Consultant, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Apps, UX Design, B2B, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Chief Design Officer
2020 - 2023
CDN Publishing, LLC
- Redesigned their two platforms and designed new products to adapt to current times and connect with a new public. I also designed all their internal dashboard for managing the company.
- Redesigned their brand identity to empower what they do and connect with their audience.
- Directed a team of designers over three years in redesigning existing products and designing new ones.
Technologies: Figma, Web Design, UI Design, Branding, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Logo Design, Project Management, iOS UI Design, Android UI Design, Adobe Illustrator, Innovative UX, Brand Identity, User Interface (UI), eCommerce Web Design, Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, eCommerce UX, eCommerce UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Pitch Deck Consultant, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Apps, UX Design, B2B, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Lead Designer
2021 - 2022
Imagine
- Designed their SaaS solution that helps thousands of users around the globe easily integrate their products into 3D scenes and create realistic images for their marketing and sales.
- Designed their internal SaaS tools to manage their team, tasks, schedules, and others.
- Directed a small team of designers to satisfy all the business needs.
Technologies: Figma, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Project Management, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Lead Designer
2021 - 2022
Disperse
- Conceptualized their SaaS application to manage complex constructions and help the clients visualize the status and meet deadlines.
- Directed a small team of designers to brainstorm different ideas.
- Designed a very innovative approach to their unique and complex solutions.
Technologies: Figma, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Project Management, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), UX Design, B2B, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Chief Design Officer
2020 - 2022
Fide PBC & Topii
- Designed their new product called Topii. The product allows people to send and receive money worldwide and other innovative solutions like withdrawing cash in your purchases.
- Directed a small team of designers to satisfy all the business needs.
- Redesigned their brand identity to match their current solutions and future ones.
Technologies: Figma, Web Design, UI Design, Branding, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, Logo Design, Project Management, iOS UI Design, Android UI Design, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Pitch Deck Consultant, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Apps, UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Chief Design Officer
2020 - 2021
EMK Beverly Hills
- Designed a full video eCommerce platform for EMK to sell their products.
- Designed a full video Shopify competitor with a very innovative approach to eCommerce.
- Designed an internal SaaS solution to manage inventory, sells, marketing, and analytics.
Technologies: Figma, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Project Management, iOS UI Design, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), eCommerce Web Design, Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Apps, UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Lead Designer
2018 - 2021
Infinitas Learning
- Designed multiple projects for Infinitas Learning over the course of three years.
- Created an eCommerce website for their publications and internal tools for their teachers to create theory and practical material.
- Designed tools for their students to study and test their subjects, interactive design systems for their design team, and many others.
Technologies: Figma, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Project Management, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), eCommerce Web Design, Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Apps, UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Lead Designer
2019 - 2020
Serve Legal LTD
- Designed an internal SaaS solution for managers to track and manage their employees and assigned tasks.
- Brainstormed and conceptualized innovative ideas for their products.
- Directed a small team of designers to satisfy all their needs.
Technologies: Figma, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Project Management, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Lead Designer
2019 - 2020
Marsh
- Designed an extensive SaaS for Marsh to manage their insurance policies, clients, and other internal information.
- Needed to take complex heavy data areas and transform them into clean and intuitive screens with a low learning curve so they were easy to use by Marsh employees.
- Directed a small team of designers to meet all their needs.
Technologies: Figma, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Project Management, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
UX/UI Designer
2019 - 2020
Butlins
- Helped Butlins conceptualize new ideas for their public site.
- Audited and redesigned some of their existing solutions.
- Directed a small team of designers to satisfy all their needs.
Technologies: Figma, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Project Management, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Lead Designer
2019 - 2019
OneSky Network LLC
- Designed a very ambitious SaaS solution to manage all their company, including private jet enquires, flights, airports, pilots, and many others.
- Conceptualized innovative solutions for their existing products.
- Directed a small team of designers to meet all their needs.
Technologies: Sketch, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Project Management, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys, Creative Direction
Chief Design Officer
2017 - 2019
CPP Group
- Designed Blink's web for flight insurance with a unique approach for consumers.
- Contributed to the company's acquisition, just one month after launching, by CPP Group PLC for $1 million on Mar 2017.
- Kept working for them on the design of new strategies and products.
Technologies: Sketch, Web Design, UI Design, Branding, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Innovative UX, Brand Identity, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Apps, UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys
Lead Designer
2018 - 2018
Shinetech Software
- Designed their public site. This is an IT company with over 2,000 developers.
- Created a new marketplace for them, offering their developers to clients.
- Designed innovative solutions with some product ideas for the future.
Technologies: Sketch, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Information Architecture (IA), UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys
Chief Design Officer
2017 - 2018
CoFoundersLab
- Audited and redesigned their entire site and platform.
- Designed their new mobile app as they did not have one yet.
- Managed to increase the acquisition by 30%, and the founders successfully exited the company for $5 million.
Technologies: Sketch, Web Design, UI Design, Branding, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, iOS UI Design, Android UI Design, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Pitch Deck Consultant, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Apps, UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys
Lead Designer
2017 - 2018
Wisran
- Designed their SaaS to analyze and improve profits on USA's big farms.
- Worked on the launch: after we launched the new design, they received $300,000 in funding.
- Continued working with them on new and innovative solutions.
Technologies: Sketch, Web Design, UI Design, Branding, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, App UI, Graphic Design, UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys
Lead Designer
2017 - 2018
Advantio
- Designed their new mobile app to manage TPV security checks and tests.
- Contributed to their acquisition: after working for them on these new products, the company was acquired for $14 million.
- Helped them conceptualize new and innovative solutions.
Technologies: Sketch, Web Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, SaaS Design, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, Graphic Design, UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys
Lead Designer
2016 - 2016
Gambling.com
- Designed the first version called casinos.mobi.
- Contributed to their funding: they received $15 millon in funding and transformed it into gambling.com.
- Helped conceptualize innovative solutions for the future of the company.
Technologies: Sketch, Web Design, UI Design, Branding, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, App Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Innovative UX, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, Web UI, App UI, Graphic Design, Pitch Deck Consultant, UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys
Graphic Designer
2014 - 2014
Trainr
- Created the brand identity and mobile app for this fitness product.
- Developed a portal to connect people with personal trainers for the desktop.
- Created app mockups and the company pitch deck for investors.
- Designed the stationery and art-directed the marketing.
Technologies: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design, UI Design, Branding, User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, Logo Design, iOS UI Design, Android UI Design, Innovative UX, Brand Identity, User Interface (UI), Slack, Asana, Notion, App UI, Graphic Design, Pitch Deck Consultant, UX Design, Lean Startups, MVP Design, UX Wireframes, Product Design, User Journeys
Education
2003 - 2004
Master's Degree in 3D Animation and Digital Post Production
Cice School - Madrid, Spain
2000 - 2002
High School Diploma in Science
Juana de Pimentel - Arenas de San Pedro, Avila, Spain