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103 AVE NW
Edmonton, AB

VISUAL DESIGNER

As a versatile designer with a rare blend of creativity and technical skills, I bring extensive experience in digital marketing, UX/UI design, and interaction design patterns. My multi-disciplinary expertise makes me a valuable asset to any team seeking to elevate their brand and user experience.

LinkedIn Profile
My skills
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RICARDO IS A DESIGNER’S DESIGNER

“He has an exceptional ability to transform vision and direction into on-target creative. I strongly recommend Ricardo for creative strategy work at all levels of sophistication.”

Dmitry Poglot | Sofina Foods – Supervisor, Product Development

EXCELLENT  DIGITAL DESIGNER

“We have been very impressed by Ricardo’s ability to literally read our minds and deliver a corporate identity that perfectly symbolizes Nike’s vision and conveys the stylish, elegant and modern image we needed to sustain the local development of Nike.”

Kevin Dalton | Nike  – Director, Performance Marketing – Latin American Region

QUALIFIED UX/UI DESIGNER

“Ricardo is a powerhouse, an exceptional asset to the design team and our organization at large. He is incredibly sharp, a rigorous thinker, comprehensive in his designs. Ricardo is a natural bar raiser. In less than a year, Ricardo’s impact has been immeasurable across our entire mobile product portfolio.”

Dan Duran | B-Wired Studios – Co-founder, Project Manager

education

  1. Graphic Design Production

    UNITEC University – Bogota, Colombia

    Throughout the program, my studies were focus on the creative aspects of designing and producing effective graphic solutions and materials.

  2. LINC

    Conestoga College – Waterloo, ON

  3. Achieving Top Search Engine Positions

    University of Waterloo. Centre for Extended Learning – Kitchener, ON

    I gained the knowledge about to boost any website’s visibility. I studied how to search engines crawl the Web, rank websites, and learned which HTML tags are key to getting sites on a search engine’s radar.

  4. UX/UI Design

    University of Waterloo. Centre for Extended Learning – Kitchener, ON

    I studied the principles behind great user experiences and the methods used to turn them into designs people love.

  5. HTML5/CSS3

    Conestoga College. Waterloo, ON

    I studied how to take advantage of HTML5 “semantic” tags that make page design far more intuitive, faster, and easier. I gained the knowledge in how to use CSS3 to create mobile pages and apps.

  6. Google Analytics

    Google – MOOC

    I learned the features of Google Analytics including how to implement tracking code, analyze reports, and set up goals and campaign tracking.

  7. Blackboard Learn

    Pontifical Xavierian University, Bogota – Colombia

    I learn techniques for training success and got intensive, blended-learning experience on how to use e-learning technology that allow me to get the opportunity to earn a valuable professional credential to teaching others.

  8. Articulate 360

    Tecnología Avanzada para la Educación y la Capacitación TAEC, Bogota – Colombia

    I got a certificate on how to use Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline) to create innovative, interactive eLearning programs.

proud to work with

ToolsGroup


Multimedia designer Specialist
Toronto, ON – Canada

Rockwell


Sr UI Designer
Milwaukee, WI – United States

Nike Colombia


UX/UI Designer
Bogota – Colombia

Sofina Foods Inc


Digital Designer
Mississauga, ON – Canada

Pontifical Xavierian


UX/UI DESIGNEr
Bogota – Colombia

B-Wired Studios

UX/UI Designer
Kitchener, ON – Canada

Rogers TV Studio


Graphic Operator
Kitchener, ON – Canada

DDT


UX/UI Designer
Kitchener, ON – Canada

Cafeta Networks


UX/UI Designer
St Petersburg, FL – United States

Rustic Inc.


Senior Digital Designer,
Waterloo, ON – Canada

Goliath


UX/UI Designer
Los Angeles, CA – United States

WMT


UX/UI Designer
Houston, TX – United States

InfoMEDIA Co.


UX/UI Designer
Bogota – Colombia

view my work

Gaming Intro – The Legend of El Dorado

Animation
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Incan Reverie: The Lost Vilcabamba

user interface
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Echoes of the Verdant Ruins

user interface
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Triumph of the Great Seljuk

3D
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“The Lost Village” Video Game Design

user interface
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The Sanctuary of Rock: Video Introduction Heavy Metal Interview

Animation
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Jungle Quest: A Journey to Ciudad Perdida

user interface
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Nike New Jersey Atletico Nacional

printing
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Comic: Magical Scroll Interactions

user interface
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King of the Road Movie

user interface
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The Benvenuti Family – Crime Drama Web Television Series

user interface
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ToolsGroup Landing Page: Standalone Web Page

user interface
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Hackathon Laudato Si’

user interface
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Digital Newspaper: Pontifical Xavierian University

user interface
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Blackboard Learn: Virtual learning environment and learning management system

user interface
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Cardoner: Online Personal Training Course

user interface
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Design for Social Innovation: MFA program at Pontifical Xavieran University

user interface
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NIKE Lunarglide+ 5 Ladies Running Shoes

printing
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Nike’s We Run Race Bogota – Don’t Stop. Don’t Yield

event
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Nike Mini Shoe Box For Gift Card

promotion strategy
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Nike “Most Wanted” Contest Colombia

event
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Nike LunarGlide+ 5 Initiative

printing
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Nike Stores Newsletter

printing
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Janes Family Food

user interface
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Online Courses: Pontifical Xavierian University

user interface
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Memory Audio Guide APP: National Museum of Colombia

user interface
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InfoMEDIA’s Corporate Brochure

brand
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Sofina Foods Corporate website

user interface
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Smart Allocator – Sofina’s Online Financial Planning

user interface
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Footline Sports (ProChampions) – Clothes, Shoes & Gear for Sale Online

user interface
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Footline Sports (ProChampions) Hyper-Connected Flagship Store

visual merchandising
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Footline Sports (ProChampions): Running App for Every Type of Runner

user interface
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Footline Sports (ProChampions): Soccer Football World Cup App

user interface
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Nike Billboard National Soccer Team Jerseys

printing
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Nike “Risk Everything” Campaign Atletico Nacional Football Kit

advertising campaign
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Nike Football “Arriesga Todo” Bogota

advertising campaign
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Interactive Wayfinding & Directories

user interface
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Nike Stores Corporate Stationery Design

printing
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Nike Mercurial Superfly – Window Display Concept Design

promotion strategy
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Nike Inflatables Basketball Ball Packaging

Packaging
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Footline Sports Gift Cards

promotion strategy
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The Sanctuary of Rock: Responsive Heavy Metal Magazine

user interface
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InfoMeDIA – Engaging Interactive Corporate Presentation

user interface
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DAVA Fashion House’s Online Store

user interface
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Worldwide Asset Management: Investment Management Boutique

user interface
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IMCafé – Remote Management over the Internet

user interface
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Who inspire u?: Video Contest

user interface
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Tri-Cyclen Lo

user interface
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Arte Latin-Oh! Scrapbook Supplies

user interface
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The Sanctuary of Rock: Monthly Heavy Metal Music Magazine

design
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