Oscar is a product designer with a successful track record as a creative strategist and innovator. He’s an empathetic problem solver with a knack for streamlining processes. His background is in architecture and entrepreneurship.
Understands the business side of products.
Believes in championing Users as well as Stakeholders.
Lifelong learner, approaching all challenges with grit and dedication.
First Gen Scholars
Redesigned and developed a responsive website for a non-profit, focusing on persuading donors and engaging the community.
Sidekick
AI business assistant for designers who want to become entrepreneurs.
Businesses are complicated. We make it simple so Designers can focus on creating.
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Masterclass
Added a research-based social feature, attempting to alleviate the sense of solitude in most of today’s e-learning platforms.
About
It’s important to care about the user, but Oscar believes it’s equally important to care about the stakeholders. Budgets have to be managed, deadlines have to be met, and teams have to prove their value.
He’s done all these things and more in his 10+ years as a designer.
His ethos: “Good design is good business”.
Oscar loves problem-solving for both digital and physical products. He enjoys networking at industry events, and fosters great relationships with his team, users, and clients.
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Wealth of transferable skills: His past careers have given him a range of technical and soft skills that make him a great fit into any design team. He can learn complex software easily. He's adaptable and diplomatic. He learned to lead through his business team. He’s skilled at discussing design with non-designers, as well as managing client relationships.
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It's the perfect speed & fit: In architecture, it takes five years to see a tower completed. The work didn't provide much pride. However, the pace of UX design projects sparked something within: seeing designs evolve, products come together, and clients' delight motivates him to work harder. He’s fueled to continue evolving. UX keeps him on his toes, and he loves that.
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Lifelong learner: UX is a rapidly evolving field, which is why he enjoys attending local industry events, workshops, and seminars. One of Oscar’s roles leading SDUX is to encourage members to attend events and network effectively.
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Best evaluator award - Toastmasters 2023: For providing excellent feedback for others to improve their presentations. This translates to being able to discuss design reasoning and composition in a constructive and agreeable way.
Pitch competition finalist - Business Accelerator 2021: He can form persuasive, effective presentations that encourage support and buy-in from peers. He honed these skills to promote his business and sell his products and services.
“Oscar was great about addressing our needs and making our website a true visual representation of our mission. He brings thoroughness to any project. I was comfortable giving direction AND allowing him to take the lead on work.”
— Jonathan Burgos, Founder of First Gen Scholars, who hired Oscar’s UX services.