Hello, my name is Ronal and I am a designer with a background in industrial design and a strong focus on user experience, research, and thoughtful problem-solving. My work blends physical and digital design, which has given me a systems-level way of thinking about how people interact with products, interfaces, and environments. I enjoy digging into user needs, translating insights into clear design decisions, and iterating quickly through prototyping and testing to arrive at solutions that feel intuitive and purposeful. As a freelancer, I’m collaborative, curious, and detail-driven. I’ve worked across academic and exploratory projects, often teaching myself new tools and workflows to meet the needs of each project. I’m comfortable working independently or alongside teams, and I care deeply about creating work that not only looks good, but genuinely improves the user experience. I’m always excited to take on projects that challenge me, spark new ideas, and make a real impact.

Ronal Figueroa

Hello, my name is Ronal and I am a designer with a background in industrial design and a strong focus on user experience, research, and thoughtful problem-solving. My work blends physical and digital design, which has given me a systems-level way of thinking about how people interact with products, interfaces, and environments. I enjoy digging into user needs, translating insights into clear design decisions, and iterating quickly through prototyping and testing to arrive at solutions that feel intuitive and purposeful. As a freelancer, I’m collaborative, curious, and detail-driven. I’ve worked across academic and exploratory projects, often teaching myself new tools and workflows to meet the needs of each project. I’m comfortable working independently or alongside teams, and I care deeply about creating work that not only looks good, but genuinely improves the user experience. I’m always excited to take on projects that challenge me, spark new ideas, and make a real impact.

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Hello, my name is Ronal and I am a designer with a background in industrial design and a strong focus on user experience, research, and thoughtful problem-solving. My work blends physical and digital design, which has given me a systems-level way of thinking about how people interact with products, interfaces, and environments. I enjoy digging into user needs, translating insights into clear design decisions, and iterating quickly through prototyping and testing to arrive at solutions that feel intuitive and purposeful.

As a freelancer, I’m collaborative, curious, and detail-driven. I’ve worked across academic and exploratory projects, often teaching myself new tools and workflows to meet the needs of each project. I’m comfortable working independently or alongside teams, and I care deeply about creating work that not only looks good, but genuinely improves the user experience. I’m always excited to take on projects that challenge me, spark new ideas, and make a real impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Event Planning Assistant at Reynolds Law Group
May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Assisted in coordinating logistics for events, including vendor outreach, venue setup, and scheduling; supported two successful trade shows; collaborated with clients and team members to streamline case preparation.
Product Designer / Office Assistant at GKDI Design
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Engaged in regular design critiques with GKDI teams; refined concepts based on feedback; developed a concept for Yamaha's 'Where Sound Lives' prompt; delivered a polished presentation of final design concepts; collaborated with classmates and faculty to plan two trade shows; assisted executives with planning and documentation; implemented filing system to improve document management and accessibility.
Product Design Virtual Experience Participant at Forage (Accenture North America)
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Completed a simulation focused on transforming the product design process to improve user experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science at California State University, Long Beach
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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