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Designer
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Toptal Member Since
June 5, 2019
Riccardo is a UI/UX designer with 10+ years of experience. He's experienced in product design and strategy, mainly for highly complex products. He focuses on usability and interfaces, translating users' needs into tangible experiences. Thanks to his international project activities in Europe and Asia, Riccardo had the opportunity to operate in multicultural teams, startups and enterprises, and different fields (education, sports, wellness, fintech, streaming, healthcare, and recruiting).
Work Experience
Lead UX Designer
2019 - 2023
Joyn GmbH
- Led multi-platform design projects by optimizing the first experience and onboarding, home and landing pages, visual consistency, and new flows' design according to the business requirements across platforms (web, apps, and TV).
- Spearheaded innovation-driven projects, working with the research and data teams to identify future strategies and areas of innovation and translate them into real prototypes and products.
- Collaborated with a team of designers, researchers, developers, and PMs to design and optimize flows focusing on business user needs, following an Agile methodology.
Technologies: Icon Design, iOS App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Mobile UI, Information Architecture (IA), Digital Product Design, Web, iOS, Design Strategy, A/B Testing, B2C, Visual Design, Responsive UI, User Flows, Mobile App Design, UX Design, Data Analysis, Purchasing, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Startups, Design Management, TV UI, App UI, App UX, Web UX, Jira, Zeplin, Figma, Sketch, Android Design Guidelines, Android UI Design, UI Design, iOS UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile Apps, System Design, Design Systems, Web Design, Web App Design, User Journeys, Prototyping, App Design, Tablet UI, Tablet Design, Desktop App Design, Journey Mapping
Senior UX Designer and Design Manager
2017 - 2019
italki
- Managed the design strategy and user experience of the company sites and apps.
- Designed products and flows to improve and simplify the general experience: the failure rate decreased by 25%, returning users increased by 18%, and the purchase rate increased by 8%.
- Completely redesigned the student platform and designed the company app and a platform for the community's teacher from scratch.
- Conducted user research, user testing, data analysis, and surveys to design and validate flows, pages, and products.
- Led and managed the design team activities and collaborate with PM, QA, tech, and marketing teams.
Technologies: Icon Design, iOS App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Mobile UI, Information Architecture (IA), Digital Product Design, Web, iOS, Design Strategy, A/B Testing, B2C, Responsive UI, User Flows, Mobile App Design, Data Analysis, Purchasing, Banking & Finance, Jira, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Startups, Design Management, UX Design, UI Design, Visual Design, UX Strategy, Product Design, InVision, Zeplin, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, Android Design Guidelines, Android UI Design, iOS UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile Apps, System Design, Design Systems, Web Design, Web App Design, User Journeys, Prototyping, App Design, Tablet UI, Tablet Design, Desktop App Design, Journey Mapping
UX/UI Designer
2016 - 2017
Accenture
- Created an innovative strategy and experience on digital platforms, based on a user-centered approach in the banking and consumer fields, between Milan, Turin, Geneva, and Dubai.
- Designed high-quality flow and artboards aligned with the companies' VI, strategy, and goals.
- Worked independently but continuously in contact with the UX/UI team and the clients.
Technologies: Icon Design, iOS App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Mobile UI, Information Architecture (IA), Digital Product Design, Web, iOS, Design Strategy, A/B Testing, B2C, Responsive UI, User Flows, Mobile App Design, Data Analysis, Purchasing, Banking & Finance, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Enterprise, UX Design, UI Design, Visual Design, UX Strategy, Product Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, Axure, Android Design Guidelines, Android UI Design, iOS UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile Apps, Web Design, Web App Design, User Journeys, Prototyping, App Design, Tablet UI, Tablet Design, Desktop App Design, Journey Mapping
UX/UI Designer
2015 - 2016
Technogym
- Created and reviewed the company user experience, interaction, visual approach, and guidelines on their products and digital platforms.
- Designed multiple products for multiple platforms: native apps, responsive sites, smart TVs, and equipment monitors.
- Managed external design resources and suppliers.
- Worked on innovative projects related to wearable technologies for the medical and the sports fields.
Technologies: Icon Design, iOS App Design, Mobile UI, Information Architecture (IA), Digital Product Design, Web, iOS, Design Strategy, A/B Testing, B2C, Internet of Things (IoT), Responsive UI, User Flows, Mobile App Design, Data Analysis, Fitness, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Enterprise, UX Design, UI Design, Visual Design, UX Strategy, Product Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, Android Design Guidelines, Android UI Design, iOS UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile Apps, System Design, Design Systems, Web App Design, User Journeys, Prototyping, App Design, Tablet UI, Tablet Design, Desktop App Design, Journey Mapping
UX Designer Consultant
2015 - 2015
VipLüyou
- Conducted deep user user-centered research (focus groups, user interviews, data analysis) to analyze the Chinese user to provide data and info about their traveling experience.
- Designed the strategy for a website and a native app for Chinese customers to allow them to identify and book facilities.
- Designed and tested a visual style, UI, interactions, and guidelines aligned with the Chinese standards and taste.
Technologies: Icon Design, iOS App Design, Mobile UI, Information Architecture (IA), Digital Product Design, Web, iOS, Design Strategy, B2C, Responsive UI, User Flows, Mobile App Design, Data Analysis, Food & Beverage, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Startups, UX Design, UI Design, Visual Design, UX Strategy, Product Design, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, Axure, Android Design Guidelines, Android UI Design, iOS UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile Apps, Design Systems, Web App Design, User Journeys, Prototyping, App Design, Journey Mapping
UX and Product Designer
2014 - 2015
Politecnico di Milano
- Led user and market research, surveys, trends discovery, and analysis.
- Designed multiple apps and products for the sport, health, and medical fields.
- Managed directly the relationships between the department, clients, and suppliers.
Technologies: Icon Design, iOS App Design, Mobile UI, Information Architecture (IA), Digital Product Design, Web, Design Strategy, Fitness, Internet of Things (IoT), Responsive UI, User Flows, Mobile App Design, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), UX Design, UI Design, Visual Design, UX Strategy, Product Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Android Design Guidelines, Android UI Design, iOS UI Design, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile Apps, Web Design, User Journeys, App Design, Journey Mapping
UX and Product Designer
2013 - 2014
JungleFish Shanghai
- Conducted multiple research technique like user and market research, ethnography, surveys to identify a brand/product perception in different geographic areas.
- Defined the correct design strategy to introduce successfully a western (American and European) brand/product in the Chinese market and vice-versa.
- Designed or redesign companies' brands/sites/apps/products to meet new market requirements.
Technologies: iOS App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Mobile UI, Information Architecture (IA), Digital Product Design, Design Strategy, Mobile App Design, Data Analysis, Purchasing, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), UX Design, UI Design, Visual Design, UX Strategy, Product Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Web UX Design, Mobile Design, Mobile Apps, User Journeys, Journey Mapping
Education
2010 - 2013
Master's Degree in Design and Engineering
Politecnico di Milano - Milano, Italy
2007 - 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Product Design
Politecnico di Milano - Milano, Italy