JUAN CARVAJAL - I’m a WIZARD — Sr. UX/UI and Product Designer

About.

With over 11 years of experience shaping intuitive, high-impact digital experiences. My work goes beyond aesthetics; it’s about understanding how people think, feel, and behave in digital environments. By blending psychology, psychoanalysis, and human factors, I design interfaces that don’t just function but feel deeply natural, engaging, and satisfying.

My passion for design is rooted in curiosity and a drive to solve complex problems. Every product I create is guided by a strategic approach—analyzing user behavior, identifying friction points, and crafting seamless experiences that align with both business objectives and user needs. Whether it's refining an e-commerce checkout flow, enhancing a mobile app’s navigation, or creating a design system that scales, my work is about creating clarity from complexity.

Beyond pixels and wireframes, my expertise lies in decoding the subconscious patterns that drive user decisions. By leveraging principles from cognitive science and psychoanalysis, I design products that anticipate needs, reduce cognitive load, and create a sense of ease and delight in every interaction. My background in user research, information architecture, and front-end development allows me to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring a holistic, human-centered approach to digital product design.

Collaboration is at the heart of my process. I thrive in cross-functional teams, working closely with researchers, developers, and business stakeholders to align goals and create solutions that are both technically feasible and emotionally resonant. Every decision is informed by insights, tested through iteration, and refined with real-world feedback to create experiences that not only meet user expectations but exceed them.

At its core, design is a form of communication—a bridge between humans and technology. I believe that when done right, UX/UI design has the power to transform frustration into flow, complexity into clarity, and ordinary interactions into extraordinary experiences. Whether it’s guiding a user through a seamless checkout, crafting a storytelling-driven interface, or optimizing a product for accessibility, my goal is to make every digital touchpoint feel effortless, engaging, and truly human.


Experience.

Lead UX/UI Designer

Integris Group
  • Defined business goals and user needs through stakeholder collaboration and market analysis.
  • Designed user flows, interactions, and scalable design systems to ensure intuitive experiences.
  • Conducted user research and usability testing, translating insights into actionable design strategies.
  • Developed interactive prototypes and presented design rationales to stakeholders for alignment.
November 2023 - Currently

Lead UX/UI Designer

Intive
  • Aligned product vision with user needs through stakeholder collaboration and market research.
  • Designed user flows, interactions, and scalable design systems for consistent experiences.
  • Conducted user research and usability testing to refine navigation and content strategies.
  • Developed interactive prototypes and communicated design solutions to cross-functional teams.
October 2022 - November 2023

Senior UX/UI Designer

Globant
  • Aligned design strategies with business goals through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Conducted user research to inform navigation, interaction design, and usability improvements.
  • Developed and tested user flows, prototypes, and scalable design systems for consistency.
  • Presented data-driven design solutions to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and impact.
December 2019 - April 2021

Head of UX/UI - UX/UI Consultant

Arkix
  • Elevated UX/UI standards, fostering innovation and best practices.
  • Mentored designers to enhance skills and build strong teamwork.
  • Established UX/UI as a specialized service within the company.
  • Redefined Yuxi’s marketing strategy to expand market share.
December 2017 - April 2018

UX/UI Desing Lead

Yuxi Global
  • Implemented cutting-edge UX/UI practices to elevate design quality.
  • Guided designers in skill development and fostering effective teamwork.
  • Established UX/UI as a specialized and strategic service.
  • Redesigned Yuxi’s marketing strategy to enhance market presence.
December 2015 - 2017

UX/UI Desing Lead

Cardinal Weighing
  • Implemented cutting-edge UX/UI practices to elevate design quality.
  • Guided designers in skill development and fostering effective teamwork.
  • Established UX/UI as a specialized and strategic service.
  • Redesigned Yuxi’s marketing strategy to enhance market presence.
December 2015 - 2017

UX/UI Desing Lead

Cardinal Weighing
  • Implemented cutting-edge UX/UI practices to elevate design quality.
  • Guided designers in skill development and fostering effective teamwork.
  • Established UX/UI as a specialized and strategic service.
  • Redesigned Yuxi’s marketing strategy to enhance market presence.
December 2015 - 2017

Creative Web Designer

Nuclear AD
  • Designed responsive websites and e-commerce platforms for seamless cross-device experiences.
  • Enhanced customer communication through intuitive and engaging design.
  • Developed strategies to strengthen brand awareness and market reach.
  • Optimized designs to drive user engagement and generate new leads.
July 2013 - July 2015

Web Design Intern

Sigma
  • Designed and developed web pages tailored to customer requirements.
  • Applied both technical and creative skills to enhance user experience.
  • Ensured responsive and functional designs across devices.
  • Optimized website performance and usability.
June 2012 - July 2013

Education.

Licenses & Certifications

  • AI for Designers – IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation (Jan 2024 - Feb 2024)
  • Service Design – Repensar (Aug 2023)
  • UX Management: Strategy and Tactics – IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation (Mar 2023)
  • How to Get Started with Usability Testing – IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation (Sep 2022)
  • Introduction to Digital Accessibility – IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation (Sep 2022)

Licenses & Certifications

  • CybSafe Certification in Security Awareness – CybSafe (Apr 2021)
  • EF SET Certificate – EF Education First (Nov 2020)
  • Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator – IBM (Aug 2020)
  • Research and Mapping Tools & Tips – Multiplica (Jun 2020)
  • Arquitectura de la Información – Platzi (Jan 2019)
  • Diseño de Interfaces Móviles – Platzi (Jan 2019)
  • User Research – Platzi (Jan 2019)

Licenses & Certifications

  • Information Visualization – IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation (Jun 2018)
  • Certificate of Membership – IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation (Apr 2018)
  • Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner – IBM

University of Medellín

  • University of Medellín – Specialist in web strategic communication (June 2015)
  • University of Medellín – Graphic and advertiser communicator (May 2013)

Work.

Design System for Disney

Disney Technology

This case study covers the creation of a Design System for the Disney Technology Suite, unifying design principles across four+ apps.

BuildingLink – Elevating Property Management

BuildingLink

As Lead UX/UI Designer, I conducted a UX audit for BuildingLink, identifying pain points and improving usability.

Sales Training SOLUTIONS

BrainShark

As a UX/UI lead designer and collaborating with the product and engineering teams based in Boston, I worked on creating better customer experiences in all product areas across the web and mobile.

A digital TRANSFORMATION

Yuxi Global
    Yuxi Global is a software services and products company with offices in the US and Colombia. We help our customers visualize, build and manage the digital solutions they need to conquer their businesses.

Diagnosis and Asset Management

Comcast

Comcast Corporation is a media conglomerate that offers cable television, Internet and Telephony services.

We've been game-changers

Apex

Apex Supply Chain Technologies provides lean, automated, cost-saving point-of-use dispensing solutions worldwide.


Contact.

Guarne · Antioquia · Colombia

(324) 453-2157 · jjcmili@hotmail.com