I’m a user-centered designer focused on creating meaningful experiences through design. I believe good design can improve the user experience and solve problems before users encounter them. With a background in Architecture and Design Engineering, I apply structured creativity across design disciplines. Since 2013 I have been entirely focused on the digital sector, working with engineering teams to provide solutions and bridge the gap between them and the final users. Curious, adaptable, and always learning—unafraid of challenges or mistakes. I’m excited to bring this multidisciplinary perspective to new projects, crafting intuitive interfaces and scalable systems that empower users and teams alike.

Mercedes Cepeda Zaragoza

I’m a user-centered designer focused on creating meaningful experiences through design. I believe good design can improve the user experience and solve problems before users encounter them. With a background in Architecture and Design Engineering, I apply structured creativity across design disciplines. Since 2013 I have been entirely focused on the digital sector, working with engineering teams to provide solutions and bridge the gap between them and the final users. Curious, adaptable, and always learning—unafraid of challenges or mistakes. I’m excited to bring this multidisciplinary perspective to new projects, crafting intuitive interfaces and scalable systems that empower users and teams alike.

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I’m a user-centered designer focused on creating meaningful experiences through design. I believe good design can improve the user experience and solve problems before users encounter them. With a background in Architecture and Design Engineering, I apply structured creativity across design disciplines. Since 2013 I have been entirely focused on the digital sector, working with engineering teams to provide solutions and bridge the gap between them and the final users. Curious, adaptable, and always learning—unafraid of challenges or mistakes.

I’m excited to bring this multidisciplinary perspective to new projects, crafting intuitive interfaces and scalable systems that empower users and teams alike.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Designer at Airsource Ltd.
June 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Lead designer for complex software projects, including healthcare and scientific apps. Native apps (iOS & Android) and web platforms. Developed design systems to ensure cross-project consistency and user-centered strategies. Collaborated with engineers to deliver responsive, accessible interfaces. Responsible for UX/UI, user flows, branding, and in-house marketing. Key Projects: Surgical Robots Platform – designed multi-platform applications for robotic surgery teams, including dashboards and workflows for pre- and post-surgery data. Surgical Training & Improvement Platform – end-to-end design including branding, UI design system, responsive website, and platform.
Senior Digital Publisher at OnMobile Ltd.
September 1, 2015 - October 15, 2025
Managed app store accounts across European markets. Designed communications and promotions. Handled translations, statistics and team coordination.
Product & Graphic Designer at San Rafael Doors
May 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025
Led product and graphic design, marketing and packaging. Designed international fair booths and showrooms. Created "San Rafael Space" concept stores.
Architect Partner at Architecture Studio LR
August 1, 2009 - October 15, 2025
Managed new construction and urban planning projects. Produced architectural graphics and ephemeral designs. Jury member, Design Your Door International Competition; Winner, OUTDOORS ephemeral stand competition.

Education

Master’s Degree in Design Engineering at Valencia Polytechnic University
September 14, 2009 - June 11, 2012
Master’s Degree in Architecture at Alfonso X El Sabio University, Madrid
September 11, 2000 - June 15, 2006
UX Certificate at Nielsen Norman Group
March 11, 2020 - March 15, 2020

Qualifications

AI Design Bootcamp
October 6, 2025 - October 31, 2025
AI Prompting. AI research. AI Ideation. AI Prototyping

Industry Experience

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