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I'm Patricio Funes, a UX/UI Lead and digital product designer with 20+ years of experience creating scalable digital experiences for web platforms and applications. My work has evolved from visual design into a product-focused approach, where I design not only interfaces but also user flows, features, and design systems that enable consistency and scalability. I have experience working as the sole designer on complex products, leading end-to-end design from concept to implementation and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders. I actively integrate AI into my workflow to enhance ideation, prototyping, and design efficiency. I’m particularly focused on simplifying complex workflows, structuring user experiences, and building systems that scale.…I'm Patricio Funes, a UX/UI Lead and digital product designer with 20+ years of experience creating scalable digital experiences for web platforms and applications. My work has evolved from visual design into a product-focused approach, where I design not only interfaces but also user flows, features, and design systems that enable consistency and scalability. I have experience working as the sole designer on complex products, leading end-to-end design from concept to implementation and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders. I actively integrate AI into my workflow to enhance ideation, prototyping, and design efficiency. I’m particularly focused on simplifying complex workflows, structuring user experiences, and building systems that scale.

Patricio Funes

UI Designer, UX Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I'm Patricio Funes, a UX/UI Lead and digital product designer with 20+ years of experience creating scalable digital experiences for web platforms and applications. My work has evolved from visual design into a product-focused approach, where I design not only interfaces but also user flows, features, and design systems that enable consistency and scalability. I have experience working as the sole designer on complex products, leading end-to-end design from concept to implementation and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders. I actively integrate AI into my workflow to enhance ideation, prototyping, and design efficiency. I’m particularly focused on simplifying complex workflows, structuring user experiences, and building systems that scale.…I'm Patricio Funes, a UX/UI Lead and digital product designer with 20+ years of experience creating scalable digital experiences for web platforms and applications. My work has evolved from visual design into a product-focused approach, where I design not only interfaces but also user flows, features, and design systems that enable consistency and scalability. I have experience working as the sole designer on complex products, leading end-to-end design from concept to implementation and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders. I actively integrate AI into my workflow to enhance ideation, prototyping, and design efficiency. I’m particularly focused on simplifying complex workflows, structuring user experiences, and building systems that scale.

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I’m Patricio Funes, a UX/UI Lead and digital product designer with 20+ years of experience creating scalable digital experiences for web platforms and applications.

My work has evolved from visual design into a product-focused approach, where I design not only interfaces but also user flows, features, and design systems that enable consistency and scalability.

I have experience working as the sole designer on complex products, leading end-to-end design from concept to implementation and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders.

I actively integrate AI into my workflow to enhance ideation, prototyping, and design efficiency.

I’m particularly focused on simplifying complex workflows, structuring user experiences, and building systems that scale.

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Language

English

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Instructor at Private Educational Institute IAC

March 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

Delivered comprehensive training in graphic design and computer tools, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, to over 200 students of all ages, equipping students with practical skills for the job market. The curriculum emphasized design principles, digital tools, and real-world applications, achieving a 95% student satisfaction rate and enabling 80% of students to secure design-related jobs within 6 months of course completion.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed

January 1, 2004 - July 31, 2007

Developed branding for over 30 companies and organizations, creating cohesive visual identities that increased brand recognition by an average of 40%. Designed a wide range of materials, including stationery, brochures, posters, books, and magazines, ensuring alignment with each brand’s vision. The work combined creativity and strategic design to produce professional results that connected with diverse audiences.

Web Designer | UI/UX at RCnet

March 1, 2007 - February 28, 2009

Created brand identities, banners, and website designs for 25+ clients, improving user engagement metrics by an average of 30%. Handled HTML and CSS layouts for websites and web applications, ensuring responsive and functional designs. The solutions provided consistent user experiences and visually appealing outcomes for diverse projects in Argentina and globally.

Web Designer | UI/UX at EZINK

February 28, 2009 - June 9, 2024

Designed brand identities, banners, and websites for over 50 clients, increasing website traffic by an average of 35%. Managed HTML and CSS layouts for websites and web applications, ensuring responsive and functional designs. Conducted usability testing, improving user retention by 25% through optimized engagement, delivering consistent experiences and visually appealing solutions for diverse projects in Argentina and globally.

Web Designer Expert and UX/UI Consultant at Applica

April 28, 2025 - January 30, 2026

Provided expert guidance on user interface design and digital experiences for high-impact projects, utilizing tools like Figma, HTML, and CSS. Implemented user-centered design strategies, improving client satisfaction by an average of 30%. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to align design solutions with business objectives, ensuring responsive and visually appealing digital experiences.

UX/UI Lead | AI-Integrated Product Design at FundsWin (ex Acceleralia), Barcelona, Spain

April 30, 2025 - March 5, 2026

Led end-to-end UX/UI design as the sole designer of a multi-product digital ecosystem. Defined user experience, user flows, and interface architecture across multiple tools. Designed and implemented a unified design system with reusable components and scalable patterns. Collaborated closely with product and development teams on feature definition and prioritization. Simplified complex workflows to improve usability and operational efficiency. Integrated AI tools into the design process to accelerate ideation, prototyping, and delivery.