I'm a versatile UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer with 10+ years of experience bridging design and technology. I create intuitive, user-centered digital products by blending a strong command of design principles with technical expertise in JavaScript, React, and Vue. I have a proven track record leading design teams, conducting user research, and delivering elegant solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to bridge design and engineering, build scalable design systems, and drive product outcomes from discovery through delivery. My approach combines empathy and rigor to turn complex requirements into clean, accessible interfaces and robust frontend implementations.

Ian Joseph S. Riñon

I'm a versatile UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer with 10+ years of experience bridging design and technology. I create intuitive, user-centered digital products by blending a strong command of design principles with technical expertise in JavaScript, React, and Vue. I have a proven track record leading design teams, conducting user research, and delivering elegant solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to bridge design and engineering, build scalable design systems, and drive product outcomes from discovery through delivery. My approach combines empathy and rigor to turn complex requirements into clean, accessible interfaces and robust frontend implementations.

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I’m a versatile UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer with 10+ years of experience bridging design and technology. I create intuitive, user-centered digital products by blending a strong command of design principles with technical expertise in JavaScript, React, and Vue. I have a proven track record leading design teams, conducting user research, and delivering elegant solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to bridge design and engineering, build scalable design systems, and drive product outcomes from discovery through delivery. My approach combines empathy and rigor to turn complex requirements into clean, accessible interfaces and robust frontend implementations.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer
October 1, 2022 - Present
Led the full UI/UX design lifecycle for a SaaS application, from discovery workshops and user persona creation to iterative prototyping and usability testing. Mentored a distributed frontend team, established coding standards, conducted code reviews, and facilitated knowledge-sharing to ensure pixel-perfect designs. Architected and maintained a design system and component library to ensure consistency and accelerate development. Served as the primary bridge between design and engineering, collaborating to troubleshoot implementation challenges and ensure the product met design vision and user experience goals.
Lead UI/UX Designer at Playgroundzero
October 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Directed end-to-end UX strategy for a pioneering Web3 networking platform, focusing on demystifying complex blockchain concepts through intuitive design. Conducted competitive analysis and user interviews; translated insights into user flows, journey maps, and foundational information architecture. Developed high-fidelity, interactive prototypes to communicate complex interactions and workflows. Established the platform's visual language within a scalable style guide and managed/j coaching junior designers to foster a user-centered design culture.
UI/UX Designer at EG Funds Management
September 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Partnered with product managers and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements and financial data into coherent, user-friendly design solutions for a real estate investment platform. Created detailed wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups. Synthesized analytics, A/B tests, and user feedback to drive improvements in satisfaction and task completion. Owned the UI design process for key features, delivering polished, development-ready assets and specifications.
UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer at Accenture Malaysia
September 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025
Collaborated within an agile, cross-functional team with Service Design leads to redesign key user flows for a major website revamp, enhancing usability and conversion paths. Designed and iterated on wireframes and interactive prototypes for new mobile app features, presenting concepts to clients and iterating based on feedback. Engineered robust, responsive front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (AngularJS), translating design mockups into a live, functional UI. Diagnosed and resolved nuanced UI/UX bugs across iOS and Android applications, improving stability and consistency.
UI/UX & Frontend Development Consultant
June 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Consulted with a startup client to define product vision, conducting requirement-gathering sessions to create a comprehensive UX strategy and information architecture for mobile and web platforms. Delivered a complete suite of design assets, including user flowcharts, wireframes for key screens, and high-fidelity UI mockups for both iOS and Android.
Front-End Developer at Dashmedia
January 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025
Managed and executed daily front-end updates for high-traffic sports betting websites, ensuring accurate and timely display of live odds, scores, and schedules. Customized and tailored WordPress themes to meet branding and functional requirements. Assisted in debugging and resolving cross-browser compatibility issues to deliver a stable, reliable user experience.
Web Designer at Yocal.ph
August 1, 2013 - October 21, 2025
Conceptualized and designed visually appealing, user-centric website templates and client sites for local businesses. Hand-coded responsive, standards-compliant HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Designed and developed HTML email templates to maximize campaign effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at University of Nueva Caceres
June 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction