I enjoy design as it allows me to understand and change the world around me. I take pride in my systematic thinking and my ability to consider the big picture while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship.
I have 4+ years of working experience. I've worked for Mercado Libre, Indicius and Tiny Health. I also teach Usability at the National Technological University.
I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I really like to read, run, and draw. I also write a newsletter about picture books, design, art and literature called Parsimonia.
I've always been a very curious person. Pursuing a career in design allowed me to test my creative ability to perform in different fields, bringing out both my most analytical tools and those that feel closer to playing than anything else. Thanks to design, I met exceptional people from whom I learned a lot. It's a career that shaped my way of seeing the world, feeling that there are always ways to improve it.
I relocated alone from a tiny town to a large city to study design. Although I wasn't exactly sure what it entailed, I committed myself to learning about typography, color theory, art history, categories and hierarchies, and communication. My university experience was invaluable, fostering strong friendships, teaching me to appreciate feedback, and encouraging persistence without losing motivation. Consequently, I graduated with honors as a Bachelor in Visual Communication Design in 2018.
When we finished university, I started studying about UI. Shortly after, a friend invited me to join Indicius, a design agency located in Buenos Aires. Having my first steps in that agency was an ideal environment: having multiple clients gave me the opportunity to run from Design Sprints to completely redesigning the agency's identity.
It was a period of tremendous growth, venturing into a world that completely won me over.
I also pursued a Diploma in Accessibility and Usability at the National Technological University. This significantly enhanced my knowledge, and facilitated my development in UX research.
In June 2021, I transitioned to a UX/UI Designer role at Mercado Libre, the largest e-commerce and payment company in Latin America. The company operates in 18 countries and focuses on creating technological and commercial solutions tailored to the region's cultural and geographical challenges. This experience was transformative. I went from a team of 10 colleagues to a company with 45,000 employees, including 600 designers. This change in scale significantly matured my skills. I benefited not only from collaborating and addressing project complexity, but also from designing end-to-end flows and working daily with developers.
During my time at the university, I had the opportunity to engage in teaching practices for my favorite subject. When I relocated to Buenos Aires, it was one of the things I missed the most: I understood that teaching was a great way to learn. Consequently, when I received an invitation in 2021 to join the teaching team for the Diploma in Accessibility and Usability at the National Technological University, I accepted without hesitation. I believe that staying updated and sharing diverse perspectives in an academic setting is crucial.
Throughout my career, I have always been open to collaborating on freelance projects that piqued my interest, lending my skills and expertise wherever they were needed. However, it wasn't until October of 2021 that I decided to shift my focus and make these freelance projects the core of my professional pursuits. This decision set me on a journey of exploration and self-discovery, where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in a variety of roles. As I navigated through these experiences, I was able to identify the areas that I was not only proficient in but also genuinely enjoyed.
Throughout my professional journey, one of the key elements that I've identified as a personal requirement for fulfillment in my work is the opportunity to engage in teamwork. More specifically, I've found that I truly thrive when contributing to projects that present a certain level of complexity and challenge. This allows me to fully engage my problem-solving skills and work creatively towards solutions. The dynamic nature of freelance collaboration, while valuable in its own right, often doesn't allow for the level of depth, commitment, and sustained focus that can be found in a more traditional, in-house position. For this reason, my interest has been increasingly drawn towards exploring full-time roles within organizations that resonate with my values.
I always appreciate the chance to express how I aspire to live my wild and precious life. Although we all evolve over time, I believe that these values effectively embody my work ethic.