Who am I?
Hi! I’m Jose Fuentes, a 26-year-old Product Designer passionate about creating intuitive digital solutions. My fascination with geek culture, technology, and video games keeps me at the forefront of advancements. As a proud Melgar FBC fan from Arequipa, this portfolio’s colors nod to the club I love.
My Historia
I was born in Arequipa, a peaceful city with beautiful landscapes and architecture I’m incredibly proud of. From a young age, my curiosity pulled me into the world of video games (Souls games are an art form, and everyone has their own way to beat them, magic included, no judgment, haha!) and science fiction films. Also, one of my biggest hobbies is video editing. My passion for technology and science fiction directly guided me to study systems engineering, though my true calling was seeing ideas come to life in a visual interface, designing impactful digital solutions.
So, I dove into graphic design. During my 3D designer internship, I got a unique opportunity to do the interface design for an an application in Unity. That’s when I understood interface design goes beyond pretty screens: it’s about the entire user journey. I pursued a master’s, where I met peers from diverse fields who shared my deep user empathy for digital product creation. I finished with a design fiction thesis based on “The Manual of Design Fiction” (a fantastic book for UX/UI design!). After the master’s, I landed an internship in Barcelona, leading to my current role as a freelance UX/UI design consultant. In my free time, I keep learning, still trying to beat Bloodborne (that game is tough!), and, of course, every Sunday supporting my Melgar FBC at the stadium.
My Skills
UX Research
I explore in-depth user needs, behaviors, and contexts. With this ability, design is grounded in real data and empathy.
Information Architecture
I organize and structure digital content logically. I ensure intuitive navigation and efficient information access.
Interaction Design
I define how users interact with digital products. I create clear flows and seamless experiences.
UI/Visual Design
I create the aesthetics and appearance of the user interface. With this, I ensure an attractive and consistent visual experience.
Prototyping & Testing
I build interactive models to simulate the user experience. This allows for validating and refining the design with real users.
Product Design
I approach digital product design holistically. I conceptualize solutions that solve business and user problems comprehensively.My Design Roots
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