Hi there, I’m Cristian! 👋
Hi there, I’m Cristian! 👋
A product designer based in So-Cal, and originally from Peru. I design human-centered experiences ranging from early-staged startups to large-scale corporations. I’m currently looking for my next opportunity in the Los Angeles or Orange County area!
A product designer based in So-Cal, and originally from Peru. I design human-centered experiences ranging from early-staged startups to large-scale corporations. I’m currently looking for my next opportunity in the Los Angeles or Orange County area!
When Working
When Working
I focus on research by asking numerous questions to fully grasp the problem at hand and understand the goals that we are trying to achieve. I believe it is important to research a project and understand the ins and outs of the requirements to create an exceptional user interface. From there, I am able to work on wireframes and pitch these concepts to address the problem that was specified. Those wireframes then are turned into visual interfaces that are prototyped and tested by our users.
I focus on research by asking numerous questions to fully grasp the problem at hand and understand the goals that we are trying to achieve. I believe it is important to research a project and understand the ins and outs of the requirements to create an exceptional user interface. From there, I am able to work on wireframes and pitch these concepts to address the problem that was specified. Those wireframes then are turned into visual interfaces that are prototyped and tested by our users.
Outside of Work
Outside of Work
I like to spend time outdoors whenever possible since I spend most of time in front of a screen, either from designing or gaming. When I do go out, I’m either at the gym working out or grabbing boba with friends. I also enjoying tinkering with my PC (that I built myself) whether it’s upgrading old components or building a whole new PC from scratch.
I like to spend time outdoors whenever possible since I spend most of time in front of a screen, either from designing or gaming. When I do go out, I’m either at the gym working out or grabbing boba with friends. I also enjoying tinkering with my PC (that I built myself) whether it’s upgrading old components or building a whole new PC from scratch.
Experience
Experience
Mars Veterinary Health — UX/UI Designer
Mars Veterinary Health — UX/UI Designer
Dec 2023 - Present
Dec 2023 - Present
As a UX/UI Designer, I worked closely with various domain teams, serving as the sole designer within each team. Beyond my domains, I collaborated with our design team to refine our solutions through feedback to ensure consistency with the design system.
As a UX/UI Designer, I worked closely with various domain teams, serving as the sole designer within each team. Beyond my domains, I collaborated with our design team to refine our solutions through feedback to ensure consistency with the design system.
Proto Hologram — Junior UX Designer
Proto Hologram — Junior UX Designer
Jun 2022 - Jul 2023
Jun 2022 - Jul 2023
At Proto Holograms, I worked as a Junior UX Designer on a small design team, contributing to end-to-end UX solutions across multiple platforms — including a CMS called Proto Cloud and their innovative holographic device.
At Proto Holograms, I worked as a Junior UX Designer on a small design team, contributing to end-to-end UX solutions across multiple platforms — including a CMS called Proto Cloud and their innovative holographic device.
Experience
ALKMY Technologies — Creative Designer
ALKMY Technologies — Creative Designer
Dec 2021 - May 2022
Dec 2021 - May 2022
Working at ALKMY gave me the opportunity to wear multiple hats across different design mediums. While my primary focus was product design, I also contributed to interactive design, social media content, and collaborated on a advertising campaign.
Working at ALKMY gave me the opportunity to wear multiple hats across different design mediums. While my primary focus was product design, I also contributed to interactive design, social media content, and collaborated on a advertising campaign.
The Mentorship Project — Graphic Design Intern
The Mentorship Project — Graphic Design Intern
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
This is the start of my journey, as an Graphic Design Intern at The Mentorship Project. During this time, I gained valuable experience in branding and design systems, while also contributing to presentation decks and social media content to promote the organization.
This is the start of my journey, as an Graphic Design Intern at The Mentorship Project. During this time, I gained valuable experience in branding and design systems, while also contributing to presentation decks and social media content to promote the organization.
Education
Education
California State University, Long Beach — B.F.A in Graphic Design
California State University, Long Beach — B.F.A in Graphic Design
Aug 2019 - May 2022
Aug 2019 - May 2022
Irvine Valley College — AA in Studio Arts
Irvine Valley College — AA in Studio Arts
Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
Aug 2016 - Jun 2019