MADRID
BARCELONA
BORDEAUX
PORTO ALEGRE
SAO PAULO
SANTIAGO
HOUSTON
QUITO
REMOTE ONLY*
CURRENTLY
QUITO GMT-5
Experiencing life, sometimes with a camera.
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Based in Quito, Ecuador. Working globally.
Fluent in Spanish, French & English
Hi, I'm Juan. I design digital products, from strategy to production, with a focus on complex systems and human-centered principles.
My design journey began in the early 2000s and has evolved through every major shift in digital design. Flash, Photoshop, Fireworks, HTML/CSS, IE-specific-stylesheets, jQuery, mobile-first, responsive design, design systems, Figma... I've seen and adapted to it all.
Today, I work at the intersection of complex systems and human needs: enterprise tools, industrial, machine-learning interfaces, and human rights technology. Through it all, my principles remain constant: making powerful tools simple, humane, and usable. (And yes, beautiful, because beauty matters).
UI ARCHIVE
Until August 2025, I lead design at HURIDOCS, a human rights organization where I helped HHRR defenders structure, manage, and preserve critical legal evidence. Whether it's modernizing the Uwazi platform used by 150+ organizations, designing secure tools for fieldwork, or making machine learning accessible to non-technical users, my work directly impacted those fighting for justice worldwide.
Beyond human rights tech, I've designed enterprise software for Fortune 500 companies across logistics, fintech, and healthcare. I thrive on solving messy problems with sharp constraints, the kind where user needs, technical limitations, and business goals create fascinating design challenges.
I'm hands-on and collaborative, working best in small, mission-driven teams where research, prototyping, and iteration drive decisions. I care equally about front-end feasibility, stakeholder alignment, and user experience, because great design happens when all three align.
While tools evolve, good design is rooted in clarity, empathy, and relevance. I bring both strategic thinking and practical execution to every project.
When I'm not designing, you'll find me exploring with my camera, getting lost in Latin American literature, or writing about my experiences in this world.
GRAPHICS ARCHIVE
I'm always interested in connecting with fellow designers, discussing new opportunities, or exploring how design can drive meaningful impact. Whether you need someone to tackle complex enterprise UX, lead design for mission-driven products, or bring clarity to ambitious technical projects, let's talk.
