UX/UI designer with a background in architecture and international education. I design clear, intuitive digital experiences that turn complexity into calm and support inclusive, user-centered solutions.

Shay Delagarza

UX/UI designer with a background in architecture and international education. I design clear, intuitive digital experiences that turn complexity into calm and support inclusive, user-centered solutions.

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UX/UI designer with a background in architecture and international education. I design clear, intuitive digital experiences that turn complexity into calm and support inclusive, user-centered solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Product Designer
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Redesigned the homepage and shopping flow for a small business e-commerce site, improving navigation, product discovery, and brand storytelling.
English Instructor (dual-language) at ACES English School; Hess English School; Private Tutoring
July 1, 2012 - December 1, 2024
Taught English in classroom environments of 5-30 students, while parents also attended class to observe.
Product Designer at ClearMind
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed an ADHD-focused task management app for adults, translating user research into a simplified workflow that reduced overwhelm and improved task initiation. Achieved a 4.5/5 user rating for overwhelm reduction.
Product Designer at InnerBloom
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed a personalized pregnancy information platform that helps users quickly access relevant guidance, achieving a 4.5/5 user rating for overwhelm reduction during usability testing.
English Instructor at ACES English School, Hess English School, private tutoring
July 1, 2012 - December 31, 2024
Taught English in classroom environments of 5-30 students; translated English grammar concepts into Mandarin to support comprehension in fast-paced learning environments; managed a private tutoring roster of students ranging from 2 years old to adults.
Freelance Product Designer at Island Britt
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Remote product design work redesigning homepage and shopping flow for a small business e-commerce site, improving navigation, product discovery, and brand storytelling. Applied user research and usability testing to create a clearer, more trustworthy purchase experience, achieving 100% checkout task completion in testing.

Education

UX/UI Design Certificate at Designlab
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Architecture) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2011
Design Studies at Iowa State University
January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper Island Britt (freelance project)

    Island Britt is a woman-owned small business based in Taipei, offering handmade crystal jewelry, Reiki healing sessions, and educational wellness content.

    While Island Britt had an existing WordPress website, it was overall still in its early stages and had a fragmented path to purchase. Due to a lack of clear structure, the site made it difficult for users to understand the full range of offerings or feel confident making a purchase from the site.

    This project focused on redesigning the website experience to better support product discovery, trust-building, and conversion, while staying within the constraints of a small business MVP.

    paper Inner Bloom (conceptual project)

    Inner Bloom is a personalized pregnancy information platform designed to reduce overwhelm by delivering timely, relevant guidance based on users’ daily symptoms and pregnancy stage. It combines concise medical insights with shared peer experiences, helping users quickly access trustworthy information while feeling supported and reassured throughout their journey.

    paper ClearMind (conceptual project)

    ClearMind is a task management app for adults with ADHD, designed to reduce overwhelm before action is required, and support prioritization, task initiation, and emotional regulation. It is built around two core features: Brain Dump and Focus Mode.