DENISSE MARI AGUILAR
UX, Design Systems, front-end implementation
I design conversion-focused product experiences with an illustrator's eye for clarity and character.
Chicago, il:
Currently designing and implementing the front-end for a consumer-homeware companion app.
A dermatology site that gets patients to book
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MY PROCESS
Understanding is the core of who I am, including as a designer
My broader UX work often begins with an audit. I gather context through walkthroughs, research, analytics, accessibility testing, and client conversations.
Understand
First, I document what the experience is doing without judgment. Then I explain how it affects a user, business objective, or assistive technology.
Prioritize
I then recommend a specific change tied directly to that problem. I separate symptoms from underlying issues, prioritize what will make the greatest difference, and define what a better experience needs to accomplish.
Make the thing
I map flows, explore concepts, and build prototypes that focus on the strategy.
Improve it
I use feedback, testing, and implementation constraints to strengthen the work.
there's more
OPEN TO PRODUCT DESIGN ROLES (CHICAGO, IL/REMOTE)
DENISSE MARI AGUILAR
I design conversion-focused product experiences with an illustrator's eye for clarity and character.