abril juárez soriano

abril juárez soriano

product designer in méxico

About

I'm a curious and committed individual who aims to promote the value of design within companies. Throughout my career, I've worked as a user experience and interface designer in the realm of digital products, gaining experience in consultancy as well as various sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, insurance, e-commerce, among others. I've had the opportunity to engage in end-to-end projects, encompassing all stages of product development, which has allowed me to understand different team perspectives and foster better collaboration.

One of my strengths lies in identifying deficiencies and potential issues within products. I employ various methodologies and processes to uncover the needs and challenges of both businesses and users. My objective is to ensure that the solutions I propose have a significant impact.

Moreover, I am passionate about the creation and maintenance of design systems. 🤓

Work Experience

2023 — Now
México

As a Product Designer at Tigo Money, I spearheaded critical initiatives to comprehend user needs across six countries. My approach centered around being the genuine voice of users at every stage, influencing design, business, and product decisions

I lead the Design System initiative, guiding participatory workshops from the initial audit to defining design principles, taking into account variations across different countries. In the initial stage, we emphasize the importance of accessibility and inclusion. Our next step involves jointly guiding the construction of components and tokens with developers and stakeholders

Implementation of an internal design team documentation structure that expands collaboration with development and stakeholders, enhancing internal efficiency and strengthening cohesion between teams

2021 — Now
Mexico

Direct collaboration with stakeholders to identify improvements through UX/UI consultancy in the Diagnostikare product, focused on providing immediate medical attention.

2022 — 2022
Mexico City

Co-created the Design System in collaboration with the Design Ops Manager, contributing to the definition of design standards and components to ensure consistency and efficiency across products.
Actively participated in defining and design workflows, ensuring alignment with established business rules for the Albo platform for business.

2021 — 2022
Mexico

Developed strategies and facilitated workshops to establish a community of developers seeking to enhance their technical and soft skills, with the aim of assisting them in finding improved job opportunities.

2019 — 2021
Mexico City

Participation in end-to-end processes, from the immersion stage to closely collaborate with clients and create workshops to understand the problem. These workshops guided us in formulating hypotheses that would lead us to the solution.
Conducting user research tailored to the needs of each product, with the aim of obtaining relevant information for design.
Responsible for the execution phase of the design, defining graphic and visual guidelines, as well as the interaction and behavior of the interfaces.
Working closely with the development team to ensure the effectiveness of interface design, from conception to final delivery.
Actively contributing to strategic decision-making to improve usability and user experience.

2018 — 2019
Berkeley, California

Creation of interface designs in beta phase for clients in the United States who seek to validate their business through digital products.
Conducted competitor research and solution validation through heuristic analysis of interactions and flows, as well as adherence to design principles.

Education

2023 — Now
Remote

The training and expansion of digital skills in the professional fields of education, communication, and design with a focus on digital accessibility are considered priorities in terms of the inclusion of individuals in all social spheres. This master's program has a strongly theoretical-practical character, aiming for students to develop a producer profile based on universal design, WCAG-W3C accessibility criteria, and current regulations within LATAM and the European framework.

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