I’m a Creative
UI / UX Designer

EDUARDO CALVO

As a results-oriented User Experience and Interfaces Lead Designer with over 25 years of experience in high-profile advertising companies in Costa Rica and foreign-based companies, I have a proven track record of delivering exceptional design solutions that meet business objectives and exceed user expectations. In addition, I have over six years of experience as a design and web design/development professor, as well as a Web Creative Director, providing expert guidance and support to cross-functional teams

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Latest Experience

OnLocation Experiences, Austin TX.

UX/ UI Design Manager - Creative Director for International Olympic Committee

As the head of the communication and design department for the travel and hospitality sector of the world's largest sporting event, my primary responsibility is to collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to capture requirements and define effective design strategies that meet user needs. By leading my design team, I create engaging and user-friendly materials and products that deliver exceptional experiences to our customers.

Accenture

UX/ UI Design Manager (Costa Rica POD Lead)

As a Creative Director, I was responsible for providing strategic guidance and support for project escalations, as well as conducting requirement briefings with stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project objectives. I managed and mentored teams, carefully selecting the right talent for each project, and I conducted quality and consistency reviews to ensure design excellence. By leveraging my problem-solving skills, I offered valuable suggestions for resolving project issues and meeting timelines. Additionally, I collaborated closely with clients and stakeholders to gain insights into their business models and effectively meet their needs.

BairesDev

Senior UX/ UI Designer (Contractor)

In my role, I led investigations into AI companies, such as Netgraph and Trinity, and their related projects in government and education for the former and in health and medical sectors for the latter. I created user personas, user journeys, and scenarios to identify pain points and best practices for product development. Using these insights, I created wireframes and mockups from scratch, as well as prototypes for desktop and mobile, always ensuring a clear direction for product development and enhancing performance to minimize pain points and crashes. I conducted after-release tests with users and provided guidelines to developers on flows and product management for final release.

Q6Cyber

Senior UI / UX Creative Director

Created designs and user interfaces for all developed applications. Developed strategies for marketing and advertising. Acted as webmaster and designed the UI for the website. Conducted meetings and managed marketing teams worldwide. Worked closely with other developers in brainstorming sessions. Conducted research on user experience and created user journeys and personas to improve product development and protect user information. Collaborated with stakeholders and clients (such as Facebook and AmEx) to define experiences. Designed wireframes and mockups from scratch and created prototypes for desktop and mobile. Conducted after-release tests with users and provided guidelines to developers regarding flows and product management for final release.

EduCalvo (Freelancer)

Senior UI / UX Creative Director / Product and Project Manager

As a UI/UX designer, I create innovative and engaging designs for mobile apps and new platforms focused on IoT, education, or security. Additionally, I develop effective strategies for marketing and web advertising to maximize user engagement. I collaborate closely with developers to ensure designs are functional and visually appealing. My process involves conducting extensive research to understand the user experience and create user journeys and scenarios. By doing so, I can design products that are user-friendly and meet user needs. I also lead meetings and manage marketing teams across the globe to ensure the success of the project.

Other experience

Company Time of Experience Role
Euro RSCG3 YearsArt and Creative Director
Intermedios1 YearsArt and Creative Director
Abaco (SLB Internal Agency)2.5 YearsSenior UI Designer
Creativa Communications1.5 YearsArt and Creative Director
Amerisol2 YearsDevelopment Team Leader
Pfizer 1.5 Years(UX and Branding Art Director)
Cecropia Solutions1Lead UI Designer

Superior Education

MASTER IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Universidad Iberoamericana

ADVERTISING DESIGN LICENTIATE DEGREE

Universidad Hispanoamericana

ADVERTISING DESIGN BACHELOR

Universidad Hispanoamericana

Specializations

SUPERIOR TECHNICIAN IN UI AND FRONT END

Cyber U

DESIGN THINKING AND UX DIRECTION

Universidad Fidelitas

CERTIFICATIONS IN UX RESEARCH AND UX DESIGN

CREAHANA / UDEMY / WIZELINE

Prices and Awards

Prize / Award Company
Honorific Mention 1997 Best creative campaign
Youngest Creative Direction - 2004Asociación Interamericana de Publicistas
Innovative Product for Aeronautics - 2003AvVenta
Best Digital Product for Colombian Government - 2000Gobierno de Bogotá

Languages

Spanish

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English

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French

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Swedish

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Skills

Creative and Art Direction

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UI and UX Design and Research

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HTML, CSS, Frameworks and CMS

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Project Management and DesignOps

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My Hobbies

Music

Singer, guitar and piano player, currently working on a TripHop Record.

Mountainbike

A complete mountain sheep. Love the mud and the wild.

Cook

Chef specialized on Italian, Indian, Costa Rican and international food.

Swim

Former swimmer of the Alajuela and Montes de Oca swimming team, specialist on butterfly and breast stroke styles.

Travel

World citizen, love to work and travel worldwide. Need more stamps on my passport.

Reading

Love to read even the shampoo label. Lover of the mystery and terror books.

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