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Designer
Location
Cali - Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Toptal Member Since
December 8, 2021
Miguel is an interactive media and UX/UI designer specializing in product strategy and customer service projects. His design input helped raise $50,000 in seed capital with Seedstars for a client's auto repair shop management software system. Miguel has co-founded two companies, delivered MVPs, managed teams, supervised quality, conducted user and stakeholder interviews, and delivered complete branding solutions.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Product Designer for Hiring Platform
2024 - 2024
Filtered, Inc
- Revamped the user experience for various features of the live product.
- Updated and maintained the design system library of the product.
- Revamped the user interface based on feature updates. Marketing section included.
Technologies: Product Design, UX Design, UI Design, B2B, B2C
UI/UX Designer
2023 - 2023
Hawaii Life Real Estate Services, LLC
- Revamped the search engine website user experience.
- Developed and defined the entire design system and new product versions for the company.
- Built more than five different projects for internal use: an escrow transaction app, an internal sales rep app, an external sales agent app, a job management app, and the contact/listing record's new layout.
- Ran the Lean UX design process, building prototype flows based on previous business knowledge and iterating until the pain points were solved.
Technologies: Web Design, UI Design, Figma, Prototyping, User Interviews, Concept Testing, Web UI Design, Responsive Web Apps, Salesforce, Iterative Design, Design Systems, Business Intelligence (BI), Style Guides, Journey Mapping, Apps, Professional Services, Usability
UX/UI Designer
2023 - 2023
www.takeup.ai
- Revamped the UI elements and UX experience of the product.
- Created and standardized the user product feedback knowledge base documentation.
- Identified user needs and expectations based on user interviews, concept testing, and usability testing.
Technologies: UX Design, Product Design, UX Research, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology, Software, Creative Tech, Stakeholder Interviews, Layout Design, User Experience Design, User Experience Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Intelligence (BI), Consumer Products, Journey Mapping, Apps, Professional Services, Usability
Data Visualization Expert
2022 - 2023
Pageless Creative Inc.
- Designed the printable report about sentiment analysis for current customers.
- Ran user interviews and concept testing to gather user needs, expectations, and feedback.
- Created the handoff documentation for the developer team.
Technologies: Data Visualization, Dashboard Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UI Design, Visual Design, Report Design, Sentiment Analysis, Technology, Software, Creative Tech, Stakeholder Interviews, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Business Intelligence (BI), Journey Mapping, Professional Services, Usability
Product Designer
2022 - 2023
SPOTIO, Inc
- Created the design system library of the new product version.
- Built a high-fidelity prototype of the new data model evolution of the product.
- Created the user journey of different product features, routing, offline mode, and onboarding.
- Ran a design sprint workshop for fast iteration of the product onboarding process, learning, identifying, prototyping, and testing the new feature in five days.
Technologies: Mobile App Design, Product Design, Mobile Design, Web Design, CRM Design, Web App Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Figma, Component Libraries, Design Systems, Technology, Software, Creative Tech, Stakeholder Interviews, Layout Design, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Sketch, User Experience Design, User Experience Strategy, Design Thinking, Style Guides, Consumer Products, Journey Mapping, Apps, Professional Services, SaaS Design, Usability
UX/UI Designer
2021 - 2021
enerBit
- Led the research implementation, customer journey mapping, A/B testing, user interviews, card sorting, and a one-click path to building a friendly layout.
- Designed the product and prototype for the MVP version in one month. This included the concept, validation, development, and QA with the technical team using Scrum.
- Created and replaced a 30-year-old energy billing layout with a fresh new one based on user needs.
- Designed motion graphics for product promotion in stores.
- Delivered the app version of the product for iOS and Android.
Technologies: Figma, After Effects CC, Illustrator CC, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Teams, Notion, Optimal Workshop, Card Sorting, Interviews, Adobe Creative Suite, UX Design, User Research, Visual Design, Web, iOS, Android, HTML5, User Interviews, User Experience (UX), Sales, Web UX, Mobile, User Journeys, Startups, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Impact Analysis, Rapid Prototyping, DevOps, User Personas, Concept Testing, Surveys, User Flows, Mobile App Design, Brand Design, Wireframing, Web UI, Web UX Design, Web Usability, User Profiles, Remote Usability Testing, A/B Testing, App UX, Landing Pages, Information Architecture (IA), Mobile UI, Web Platforms, Remote User Testing, Mobile UX Design, Android UI Design, iOS UX Design, Design Systems, Business Model Canvas, Communication, Visualization Design, Data Visualization, B2C, Enterprise Design, UX Research, User Journey Maps, Product Design, Interactive Prototypes, Mobile Apps, iOS UI Design, Mobile Design, Branding, Business Strategy, User Interface (UI), Websites, App Design, Consumer Technology, Web App UI, Web App UX, High-fidelity Mockups, Creative Design, Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), System Design, User Roles, Customer Discovery, Research, Persona Design, User Testing, Mobile UI Design, Mobile App UI, High-fidelity Prototypes, Video Animation, 2D Animation, Landing Page Design, B2B, UX Audits, Heuristic Review, MVP Design, UI Components, Graphic Design, UX Wireframes, Landing Page Designer, Technology, Software, Stakeholder Interviews, Layout Design, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), User Experience Design, User Experience Strategy, Design Thinking, Internet of Things (IoT), Business Intelligence (BI), Style Guides, Consumer Products, Journey Mapping, Apps, SaaS Design
QA and Motion Graphics Designer
2020 - 2021
Before It's Too Late
- Designed the QA testing for AR apps based on the business goals for projects such as the Chicago Bronzeville Renaissance.
- Built the storytelling, conceptualization art, and animation.
- Created interactive Underwater Instagram filters and 2D animations for South Point Elementary.
Technologies: Adobe After Effects, Illustrator CC, Visual Design, Animation, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX), Remote Usability Testing, Visualization Design, User Journey Maps, Interactive Prototypes, Mobile Apps, User Interface (UI), App Design, High-fidelity Mockups, Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), Mobile UI Design, 2D Motion Graphics, Video Animation, Motion Graphics, UX Audits, MVP Design, UI Components, Graphic Design, After Effects CS6, Technology, Software, Layout Design, User Experience Strategy, Design Thinking
UX/UI Designer
2020 - 2021
Celsia
- Conducted user testing of two related projects simultaneously; the Charge point operator app (CPO) and the Electric Vehicles Fleets management system.
- Developed the entire design system for both projects in Figma.
- Managed and led the deliverable of the product value in each sprint. Delivered the MPV in two months with a team of four developers.
Technologies: Figma, Optimal Workshop, Miro, Notion, Adobe Creative Suite, Azure DevOps, UX Design, User Research, Visual Design, Project Management, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), User Interviews, User Experience (UX), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Rapid Prototyping, DevOps, User Personas, Mobile App Design, Dashboards, Wireframing, Web Design, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Web UI, Web UX Design, Web Usability, User Profiles, Remote Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Software as a Service (SaaS), Mobile UI, Web Platforms, Remote User Testing, Design Systems, Web App Design, Visualization Design, Business to Business (B2B), Data Visualization, Dashboard Design, B2C, Enterprise Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Research, Interactive Prototypes, User Interface (UI), Websites, App Design, Web App UI, Web App UX, High-fidelity Mockups, Creative Design, Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), System Design, User Roles, User Testing, Mobile UI Design, Mobile App UI, B2B, Cross-platform UX, Heuristic Review, MVP Design, UI Components, Graphic Design, UX Wireframes, Landing Page Designer, Technology, Software, User Experience Design, User Experience Strategy, Design Thinking, Internet of Things (IoT), Business Intelligence (BI), Marketing Design, Journey Mapping, Apps, Feature Prioritization
Co-founder
2017 - 2021
Notiplac
- Led the commercial strategy of the hardware GPS line product. Focused on customer experiences, services, and processes to improve the long-term value of our clients.
- Created brand identity for the product and conducted concept testing with users.
- Led the customer service experience and support line of the product.
- Developed four focus groups to identify user needs and pain points.
- Led Figma software tool implementation into the development workflow.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Jira, Agile, Lean UX, Merchandising, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Design, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Web Design, UX Design, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Web, Design Sprints, User Interviews, User Experience (UX), Sales, Web UX, Mobile, User Journeys, Startups, Kanban, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Rapid Prototyping, User Personas, Concept Testing, Surveys, User Flows, Mobile App Design, Dashboards, Brand Design, Wireframing, Web UI, Web UX Design, Web UI Design, Web Usability, Remote Usability Testing, A/B Testing, App UX, Landing Pages, Software as a Service (SaaS), Mobile UI, Responsive Web Apps, Web Platforms, Remote User Testing, Mobile UX Design, Android UI Design, iOS UX Design, Design Systems, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Business Model Canvas, Sales Pitches, Communication, Web App Design, Visualization Design, Business to Business (B2B), B2C, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Confluence, UX Research, User Journey Maps, Product Design, Interactive Prototypes, Mobile Apps, iOS UI Design, Mobile Design, Branding, Business Strategy, App Design, Consumer Technology, Web App UI, Web App UX, High-fidelity Mockups, Creative Design, Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), WordPress, System Design, Customer Discovery, Research, Mobile UI Design, Mobile App UI, SaaS, Landing Page Design, SaaS Design, Cross-platform UX, UX Audits, Heuristic Analysis, Heuristic Review, MVP Design, UI Components, Graphic Design, UX Wireframes, Landing Page Designer, Technology, Software, Layout Design, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Design Thinking, Internet of Things (IoT), Business Intelligence (BI), Marketing Design, Consumer Products, Journey Mapping, Apps, Feature Prioritization
UX/UI Designer
2017 - 2020
Celsia
- Conducted user and stakeholders interviews to define pain points and business goals and find the intersection points for the product.
- Designed the product's UI concept and aligned it with the visual identity of the business.
- Led user testing to create user flows, wireframes, UIs, and prototypes.
Technologies: Figma, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Jira, Scrum, REST API Clients, Adobe Creative Suite, Azure DevOps, UX Design, User Research, Visual Design, Project Management, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Web, iOS, Android, User Interviews, User Experience (UX), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Rapid Prototyping, DevOps, User Personas, Dashboards, Wireframing, Web Design, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Web UI, Web UX Design, Web UI Design, Web Usability, User Profiles, Remote Usability Testing, Software as a Service (SaaS), Web Platforms, Remote User Testing, Design Systems, Team Management, Web App Design, Visualization Design, Data Visualization, Dashboard Design, Enterprise Design, UX Research, Interactive Prototypes, Mobile Apps, Consumer Technology, Web App UI, Creative Design, Design Leadership, Interaction Design (IxD), System Design, Web Applications, User Testing, Mobile UI Design, Mobile App UI, B2B, Cross-platform UX, Heuristic Analysis, MVP Design, Graphic Design, Technology, Software, Layout Design, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Design Thinking, Internet of Things (IoT), Apps, Feature Prioritization
Co-founder and Commercial Director
2014 - 2020
Boken
- Assisted over 45 small, medium, and large businesses across UX, UI, and value proposals.
- Managed the development team with scrum methodology to make weekly client deliveries.
- Created and implemented the workflow to user validations (UX) based on the agency's needs.
- Created a commercial strategy to offer our clients an MPV delivery and lean UX for rapidly prototyping.
- Designed an automatic proposal template for new projects that decreased 30 minutes of the process saving the agency significant resources long-term.
- Managed a team of designers, supervised their quality output, and provided direction.
Technologies: Jira, Adobe After Effects, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, UX Design, User Research, Visual Design, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Human-computer Interaction (HCI), Web, iOS, Android, User Interviews, User Experience (UX), Sales, Web UX, Mobile, User Journeys, Startups, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Impact Analysis, Rapid Prototyping, User Personas, Mobile App Design, Brand Design, Wireframing, Web Design, Web UX Design, Web UI Design, Web Usability, Remote Usability Testing, App UX, Software as a Service (SaaS), Mobile UI, Responsive Web Apps, Web Platforms, Remote User Testing, Mobile UX Design, Android UI Design, iOS UX Design, Team Management, Business Model Canvas, Sales Pitches, Communication, Web App Design, Visualization Design, Business to Business (B2B), B2C, Enterprise Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Research, User Journey Maps, Interactive Prototypes, Mobile Apps, iOS UI Design, Mobile Design, Branding, Business Strategy, Web App UI, Design Leadership, WordPress, eCommerce, Web Applications, Research, Mobile UI Design, Mobile App UI, 2D Motion Graphics, Video Animation, 2D Animation, Landing Page Design, Cross-platform UX, UX Audits, MVP Design, Landing Page Designer, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects CS6, Technology, Software, Stakeholder Interviews, Layout Design, Marketing Design, Social Networking, Feature Prioritization
Education
2009 - 2014
Interactive Media Design in School of Engineering
ICESI University - Colombia, Cali
Certifications
OCTOBER 2022 - PRESENT
Advanced Figma
UXLab Icesi University
NOVEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
Tecnología para Gerentes y Directores no Técnicos
Platzi
NOVEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
Engineering Management
Platzi
MAY 2020 - PRESENT
Startup Creation
Platzi
MAY 2020 - PRESENT
Oratoria y a Hablar en Publico
Platzi
NOVEMBER 2017 - PRESENT
Scrum and Agile Methodologies
OpenWebinars
Experience
Tools
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