My Story
Hi! I'm Ana — a multidisciplinary Product Designer based in Costa Rica
I’m driven by curiosity, clarity, and the belief that well-crafted products can transform everyday experiences.
My Story So Far
I bring over 12 years of experience across UI, UX, design systems, visual communication, and accessibility. I've partnered with startups and large organizations in Costa Rica, the U.S., and Europe — leading design efforts and delivering end-to-end solutions for digital products.
Some of the teams and companies I’ve supported include Walmart, First American, ARROW Electronics, Adia, Kinsale Insurance, and Strongbox Data Solutions.
Beyond product work, I’ve also contributed as a professor, advisor, and mentor, collaborating with universities, small businesses, and fellow designers to help shape ideas, teams, and careers.
Where I’ve Made an Impact
Each role has shaped how I approach product thinking, collaboration, and design execution. Here’s a look at where I’ve made meaningful contributions along the way.
Product Design
End-to-End Problem Solving / Experience Design / Strategy / Communication Facilitator / Process Optimization
UX & UI Design
User Flows / User Research and Analysis / Wireframing and Prototyping / User Interface Design / User Experience / Responsive Design Solutions / Digital Accessibility
Design Systems
Scalable Components / Tokens / Documentation / Management
Design Ops
Workflows / Processes / Cross-Team Alignment
How I Work
I’m a collaborative problem-solver who listens, adapts, and delivers with care. I value communication, curiosity, and clear processes.
I believe the best products are built together, not alone.
01
Create alignment
I bridge communication between designers, developers, and PMs to keep teams moving in the same direction.
02
Bring clarity to problems
I help teams understand what we’re solving by uncovering needs from the business, users, and stakeholders.
03
Design with intention
I craft experiences, flows, and visual systems that balance usability, consistency, and feasibility.
04
Refine through feedback
I listen, iterate, and simplify until the solution feels right for both users and the product.
05
Deliver with structure
I support smooth implementation through documentation, collaboration, and clearly defined workflows.
What Moves Me