Lead Product Designer UX/UI

Richard Alvarez is a Lead Product Designer Based in Montreal, Canada. Previously he worked as a Senior Product Designer at Videri Enterprise, Company located in New York.

Product Designer

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UI

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Research

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Wireframing

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Prototyping

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Product Designer 〰️ UX 〰️ UI 〰️ Research 〰️ Wireframing 〰️ Prototyping 〰️

8+ years working with product ~~ Polishing the very principles of UX

  • Usability.

    Users need to accomplish theirs task easily. But we can influence their navigation to areas where the business can grow.

  • Responsiveness.

    Responsive vs adaptive mobile design. In todays world we have to consider the reachable area when designing for mobile.

  • Communicative.

    Tone and Language. Speaking to the users directly about the things they are interested improves the product.

  • User Context.

    Providing relatable info to the user can motivate him to make multiple decisions or discover things he was unaware.

  • Affordance

    Can tell us what an element can do. Think of a door. The handle is an affordance designed to tell us it can be pulled or pushed.

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Some Brands I’ve had the privilege of working with

My Design Philosophy

Dream it

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Design it

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Build it

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Grow it

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Improve it

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Dream it • Design it • Build it • Grow it • Improve it •

Skills & Recognitions

  • Proficient in applying the five-stage design thinking process to create innovative solutions.

    1 - Empathize: Skillfully understanding user needs and perspectives through active listening and observation.

    2 - Define: Formulating precise problem statements by synthesizing insights gained from empathy.

    3 - Ideate: Generating diverse and creative ideas through collaborative brainstorming and unconventional thinking.

    4 - Prototype: Developing tangible prototypes to visualize and test potential solutions effectively.

    5- Test: Gathering user feedback to validate and refine prototypes, ensuring user-centered outcomes."

  • In a user-centered design approach, the users' feedback and insights play a central role in shaping every stage of the design process.

    The goal of user-centered design is to create products or solutions that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also resonate with the users, ultimately leading to higher user satisfaction, engagement, and adoption

  • At Videri, some projects involved Rapid experimentation, collaboration, and continuous learning to create user-centered and innovative solutions while minimizing waste.

  • BetUS Redesign process involded divergent and convergent thinking, during final stages

  • Participating strongly in the Design handoff and implementation with Devs

Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and projects, each with their unique challenges and opportunities. But no matter the project, my goal has always been to deliver high-quality, impactful results that exceed my clients' expectations.

Case Studies

Despite offering a successful sports betting service to more than 50.000 users per day, the current website is displaying serious design and navigation issues decreasing usability in some sections.

BetUS SportsBook Redesign

Summary

A Safe, innovative and disruptive betting platform for everyone. I Co-led end-to-end design process for BetUS Site. Redesign the platform and Led the Design handoff process with a third party company (Development).

Skills

User Experience Design

Visual Design

Interaction

Wire framing

Prototyping

Research / User testing

Role

Sr Product Designer UX l UI.

Design Team

Myself - Sr Product Designer UX l UI

Design Director

UI Designer

Team of Devs ( Third Party Company)

“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference.”

— ChatGPT

We create visual experiences that transcend human consciousness.

Impact sales at the point of decision & engage audiences in new ways with Videri’s unique wireless orchestration.

Videri iOS app (Currently updating)

Summary

As we strive to revolutionize consumer experiences through ad placement, a significant challenge arises—the absence of a dedicated iOS app. Despite our advanced hardware and digital capabilities, the need for an integrated app is evident. This app would serve as a centralized hub, especially for our B2B users.

Role

Sr Product Designer UX l UI.

Skills

User Experience Design

Visual Design

Interaction

Wireframing

Prototyping

Research / User testing

Design Team

Myself - Sr Product Designer UX l UI

Design Director

Intermediate UX Designer (Wireframes)

Team of Devs in Montreal & NYC

“If you really want to do something you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.

— Jim Rohn

Despite offering a successful sports betting service to more than 50.000 users per day, the current website is displaying serious design and navigation issues decreasing usability in some sections.

BetUS Deposit Feature (No case Study)

Working with me.

  • “ Richard worked with me for several years and was an absolute pleasure to work with. His professionalism and attention to detail made him an invaluable member of our team”

    Yoav Nativ - CTO @ NoFraud

  • “Richard is a creative thinker and strategic problem solver. Fantastic to work with. Hope to again in the future.”

    Georgia Benjamin - Growth Design Lead @ Adobe

  • Loved the level of engagement and hands on approach to solve the user challenges

    Roberto Osorio - Lead Product Strategy @SamsungADS

  • “Natural born leader, Richard is an individual sharing his thoughts through his reflective behaviour without holding any grudge”

    Justin Mob - @thecosmeticlane

  • “Richard is a quality-driven designer who doesn’t compromise agility.”

    Dario Farina — Sr. UX Designer

  • We worked in the same team @Videri. He always expressed his curiosity and ambition to learn. Not only he has impressive visual design skills, but also pays great attention to UX.

    Chiali Tsai - Product owner, Designer

A journey as a committed Product Designer

Dedicated and passionate, I relentlessly pursue innovation and user-centered excellence as a committed product designer, transforming ideas into impactful solutions that seamlessly merge aesthetics with functionality.

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." These words from Albert Einstein perfectly encapsulate the essence of UX design. It's not just about having the technical skills, but also the ability to envision creative solutions to complex problems.

In today's fast-paced digital world, user experience is more critical than ever before. As a UX designer, you play a crucial role in creating meaningful and intuitive digital experiences that delight users.

As Einstein once said, "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere."