Hello! I’m Robert, a seasoned design leader with over 15 years of experience in building human-centered products across various sectors, including SaaS, AI, and IoT. My journey began with a fine arts background, leading me to merge visual craft and technology. I thrive on creating effective solutions and nurturing design cultures in organizations, helping teams grow and succeed. I believe in the power of collaboration and cross-functional alignment to drive innovation. My passion lies in transforming ideas into tangible products that enhance user experiences and achieve business goals. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new technologies and sharing insights with the design community.

Robert Bagares

Hello! I’m Robert, a seasoned design leader with over 15 years of experience in building human-centered products across various sectors, including SaaS, AI, and IoT. My journey began with a fine arts background, leading me to merge visual craft and technology. I thrive on creating effective solutions and nurturing design cultures in organizations, helping teams grow and succeed. I believe in the power of collaboration and cross-functional alignment to drive innovation. My passion lies in transforming ideas into tangible products that enhance user experiences and achieve business goals. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new technologies and sharing insights with the design community.

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Hello! I’m Robert, a seasoned design leader with over 15 years of experience in building human-centered products across various sectors, including SaaS, AI, and IoT. My journey began with a fine arts background, leading me to merge visual craft and technology. I thrive on creating effective solutions and nurturing design cultures in organizations, helping teams grow and succeed.

I believe in the power of collaboration and cross-functional alignment to drive innovation. My passion lies in transforming ideas into tangible products that enhance user experiences and achieve business goals. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new technologies and sharing insights with the design community.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Product Designer at Quollio Technologies Inc.
October 1, 2024 - Present
Lead, mentor and deeply facilitate product requirement shaping at an enterprise data intelligence startup. Repositioned design team from pixel pusher to strategic asset, deliver not only design outputs but AI tools, processes and strengthen stakeholder relationships from the ground up.
UX Designer → Design Practice Lead at EQIQ K.K. (Attuned.AI)
February 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
First in-house designer at an AI × Psychology SaaS startup. Built the entire design practice and shifted the organization from assumption-based (feature factory) to evidence-driven product development.
Product & UX Lead / Manager at Creative Bank Crest Co., Ltd.
April 1, 2009 - February 1, 2022
Managed cross-functional teams of developers, external contractors and designers delivering client-facing and internal digital products across AR/VR, web, mobile, and C-based platforms.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts at University of the Philippines
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
December 1, 2021 - May 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services