I am a User Interface Designer with over seven years of experience in the design field, including more than two years specializing in digital product design. With a background in architecture and human-centered design, I build scalable, accessible user experiences rooted in research and inclusive design principles. I am skilled in Figma, design systems, and iterative design-to-dev collaboration within cross-functional agile teams. I am passionate about designing AI-assisted tools and streamlining technical workflows to serve real user needs. I have led responsive B2C and B2B tool design projects that improved efficiency, reduced user errors, and boosted task completion. My work applies inclusive design and accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure compliance with government-level requirements.

Yesenia G. Castro

I am a User Interface Designer with over seven years of experience in the design field, including more than two years specializing in digital product design. With a background in architecture and human-centered design, I build scalable, accessible user experiences rooted in research and inclusive design principles. I am skilled in Figma, design systems, and iterative design-to-dev collaboration within cross-functional agile teams. I am passionate about designing AI-assisted tools and streamlining technical workflows to serve real user needs. I have led responsive B2C and B2B tool design projects that improved efficiency, reduced user errors, and boosted task completion. My work applies inclusive design and accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure compliance with government-level requirements.

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I am a User Interface Designer with over seven years of experience in the design field, including more than two years specializing in digital product design. With a background in architecture and human-centered design, I build scalable, accessible user experiences rooted in research and inclusive design principles. I am skilled in Figma, design systems, and iterative design-to-dev collaboration within cross-functional agile teams.

I am passionate about designing AI-assisted tools and streamlining technical workflows to serve real user needs. I have led responsive B2C and B2B tool design projects that improved efficiency, reduced user errors, and boosted task completion. My work applies inclusive design and accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure compliance with government-level requirements.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Clearviction
November 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Led design of responsive B2C and B2B tools that improved efficiency, reduced user error, and boosted task completion. Created end-to-end Figma prototypes for onboarding, dashboard, and form UX, reducing user error and boosting task completion by 30%. Built and maintained 3 design system components used across responsive flows; collaborated with engineers during Agile cycles to ensure pixel-perfect implementation. Conducted 30+ user interviews to uncover pain points and translate them into actionable UX insights, improving onboarding speed by 25%. Applied inclusive design and accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure all experiences met government-level compliance.
UX/UI Designer (Freelance) at Distribuidor Medicos y Hospítales
March 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Redesigned an inventory and sales platform for medical providers, improving task completion by 35% and interface clarity for non-technical users. Collaborated with engineers and PM to restructure workflows and support responsiveness across devices.
UX/UI Designer (Hackathon Project) at Latinos in Tech Hackathon
August 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Designed and shipped the core user experience for a local cultural events platform, increasing engagement by 35% within the first week of launch. Prototyped flows and tested UI in rapid cycles alongside developers and product mentors during a time-constrained sprint.
Architect / Spatial Designer at UDG and INE
January 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025
Led community-driven, sustainable architectural projects focusing on inclusive, human-centered spaces. Developed design proposals, conducted user research in the field, and managed cross-disciplinary teams across tight deadlines and limited budgets.

Education

Certificate in UX & Visual Interface Design at University of Washington
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Master's in Architecture at Autonomous University of Guadalajara
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's in Architecture at University of the Valley of Mexico / Laureate International Universities
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Certificate in UX & Visual Interface Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet