I’m Ricardo
I design thoughtful digital experiences & beautiful brand aesthetics.
About me
Head of Design · Senior Product Designer
Head of Design with 15+ years across product, UX, systems, and visual design. Five years building the design function, system, and team at OlikaOne — design team lead at Hitachi Vantara across 35+ enterprise services. Early adopter of AI in design: shipped AI-powered product features and AI-assisted workflows that cut brief-to-prototype time by 3×. Every decision grounded in the user: understanding what they need, removing what gets in their way, and building experiences that earn and keep their trust.
Clients
I have worked with a number of clients, both through agencies and independently. The most notable are:
Avaya
AM Classic
Camel
Hitachi
Kankura
Saudi Contractors Authority
Winrest
WideCells Group PLC
Experience
OlikaOne
Head of Design · Senior Product Designer
2021 — Present
Tailster
UX / UI Designer
2019 — 2020
Freelancer
UX / UI Designer
2018 – 2019
Hitachi Vantara
UX Designer · Design Team Lead
Jun — Nov 2018
Sēnsus, Design Agency
Graphic & UX / UI Designer
2015 — 2018
Freelancer
UX / UI Designer
2015
Bluwalk / Norvalley / Snapspot
Creative Director · Graphic & UX / UI Designer
2011 — 2014