I'm Ariel Catalán Rodríguez, a UX/UI Designer with a background in Industrial Design and real-time operations analysis. I combine user research, data insights, and systems thinking to craft intuitive digital experiences. I'm experienced at analyzing user behavior and platform interactions to improve usability, safety, and performance, translating complex operational needs into clear, user-centered design solutions.

Ariel Catalán Rodríguez

I'm Ariel Catalán Rodríguez, a UX/UI Designer with a background in Industrial Design and real-time operations analysis. I combine user research, data insights, and systems thinking to craft intuitive digital experiences. I'm experienced at analyzing user behavior and platform interactions to improve usability, safety, and performance, translating complex operational needs into clear, user-centered design solutions.

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I’m Ariel Catalán Rodríguez, a UX/UI Designer with a background in Industrial Design and real-time operations analysis. I combine user research, data insights, and systems thinking to craft intuitive digital experiences.

I’m experienced at analyzing user behavior and platform interactions to improve usability, safety, and performance, translating complex operational needs into clear, user-centered design solutions.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Designed user-centered web and mobile interfaces in Figma, transforming research insights into intuitive, accessible digital experiences. Conducted user research, wireframing, and usability testing to guide data-driven design decisions. Collaborated with developers to deliver scalable B2C products aligned with user needs and business goals.
Real Time Analyst at Telus Digital
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Analyzed real-time user and operational data to identify performance patterns and risks, enabling data-driven decisions that optimized workflows and improved service experience quality. Acted as a cross-team communication bridge, aligning operations, workforce planning, and service delivery outcomes.
Digital Trust and Safety Analyst at Telus Digital
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2024
Evaluated large volumes of user-generated content to ensure safe, policy-compliant platform experiences. Applied structured decision-making frameworks to balance user safety, platform guidelines, and user experience impact. Identified behavioral trends and edge cases to inform proactive risk mitigation and platform improvement strategies.

Education

UX/UI Design Bootcamp at Ironhack
January 6, 2023 - March 17, 2023
Industrial Design at Universidad de Palermo
March 15, 2012 - November 15, 2016
Bachelor's in Photography at Nueva Escuela de Diseño y Comunicación
March 15, 2004 - December 15, 2005

Qualifications

UX/UI Design Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education