Hey, I'm Javier

A UX designer and researcher who loves transforming complex challenges into thoughtful, human-centered experiences. I love my cat, cooking, painting, and much more (including design!). I try to design for those who are often forgotten or overlooked. I understand the importance not only of creating for those groups, but the benefits it can bring to the larger user base as well.

  • I did marketing for a UC Santa Cruz video game community and increased event sign-ups and attendance by over 100%

  • My work with Love Smiles started as a volunteer project! From that they asked me to continue helping them.

  • I've designed and created a number of game projects mixing genres and inspirations.

  • I'm a first generation student and the first in my family to receive a graduate degree.

  • My passion for UX came from my own frustrations with design choices I was experiencing first hand. I hope to one day inspire people with my wonky design choices.

  • One of my favorite things to do is theorycraft. Whether its for designs, card games, or elsewhere, I just love to find creative solutions.

Education

DePaul University – Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction
UC Santa Cruz – B.S. Cognitive Science

Experience

Freelance - UX/UI Designer
Love Smiles – UX Designer

Design Skills

User Research
Prototyping
Wireframes
WCAG Compliancy
Design Systems
Information Architecture
Desktop & Mobile Design
Usability Studies
...And More!