About Me

Greetings! I'm Enrique Ramos, your creative companion from the vibrant city of Berlin.

My journey is one where technology meets art. 🌟 From a young age, computers were not just machines to me; they were gateways to imagination and creation. This early curiosity blossomed into a career where I not only understand the language of computers but also speak the dialects of design and user experience.

Design is my heartbeat. It's about more than just looking good—it's about feeling right, being intuitive, and making connections that last. Each project is a canvas, waiting for that perfect blend of color, shape, and function to bring it to life.

I believe in the power of design to transform, to elevate, and to enchant. With each line of code and every pixel placed, I aim to craft experiences that don't just satisfy needs but delight the senses.

Are you ready to explore the possibilities? Let's weave some design magic together.

Languages

Spanish

Native

English

C1 - Level

Swahili

B1 - Level

German

A2 - Level

Work experience

Lead Designer

Totem Studio

Apr 2020

Today

As the Lead Designer at The Totem Studio, I spearheaded the design direction for a variety of web and mobile applications, focusing on creating engaging and user-friendly experiences.

I played a pivotal role in ensuring design coherence, collaborating closely with clients to understand their vision, leading a team of designers, and overseeing the launch of design projects. My approach was centered on blending aesthetic appeal with functionality to meet user needs effectively.

My leadership in the design domain was underscored by my commitment to excellence and effective communication, which were instrumental in delivering premium designs that resonated with clients and their audiences.

User Experience Design
User Interface Design
Creative Direction
Client Collaboration
Team Leadership
Design Prototyping
Figma
Adobe XD
Design Thinking

UX Mobile Developer

Circus

Aug 2022

1 year

At Circus, my role transcended the boundaries of traditional frontend development. As part of the Flutter team, I dedicated myself to not just maintaining our app but also enhancing its user experience as we scaled to new locations each month.

Understanding the needs of our diverse and expanding user base was paramount. This required not only technical proficiency but a deep commitment to user-centered design principles. My work focused on optimizing app performance and intuitiveness, ensuring that new features were not just added, but seamlessly integrated into the user experience.

Ensuring the app's optimal performance for a growing audience, while also integrating new features, was a delicate balancing act. It involved a continuous cycle of user feedback, UX design adjustments, and technical enhancements to maintain a high-quality experience for our users.

User Experience Design
Performance Optimization
Feature Integration and User Testing
Flutter for Cross-Platform Development
Strategic User Base Management

UX Mobile Developer

Oculid

Jan 2021

1 year 2 months

At Oculid, my focus was on enhancing user experience through innovative UX research methods, particularly in tracking users' eye movements. This project was not just about developing an app; it was about deeply understanding how users interact with digital products and using that knowledge to inform design decisions.

By analyzing eye position data and employing machine learning to generate data visualizations such as heat maps, we were able to gain unprecedented insights into user-product interactions. These insights became the cornerstone of our approach to refining UX/UI designs, aiming for the highest levels of user satisfaction.

The challenge was to translate complex data into actionable design improvements. My role evolved into a bridge between technical data analysis and creative UX design, ensuring that every insight from our user testing was leveraged to enhance the overall user experience.

UX Research and Analysis
Data Visualization for UX Insights
User-Centered Design Implementation
SwiftUI for Prototyping
Collaborative UX/UI Refinement

UX/UI Designer

Value Villages

Jun 2018

2 years

My work with Value Villages presented a unique opportunity to design software that was not just functional but also accessible to a broad audience, including those for whom literacy or familiarity with digital technology was a barrier. This project, aimed at empowering individuals through vocational training, required a reimagining of conventional user interface elements to be inclusive of all users.

The main challenge was developing an app that could be easily used by individuals who were illiterate or encountering a touchscreen for the first time. To overcome this, I redesigned standard interaction paradigms; for example, the login process was simplified to just selecting an image of oneself, and passwords were replaced with easily recognizable animal faces, such as a lion, snake, or giraffe, eliminating the need for text entry.

This innovative approach to UI/UX design was crucial in making the technology accessible and user-friendly, significantly contributing to the advancement of NGOs' missions on the ground. My role in designing these interfaces and implementing solutions was a pivotal experience in leveraging technology for social impact.

Inclusive Interface Design
Adobe XD
Raspberry Pi for Prototyping
UX/UI Design for Accessibility
Creative Problem Solving

Mentor Web Development & UX/UI Design

Learning Lions

Feb 2018

5 Months

Volunteered in Turkana, Kenya, leading web development and UX/UI design curriculum. Developed practical skills-focused programs for technology careers.

Guided students through projects addressing local challenges, using Adobe XD for design prototyping and Raspberry Pi for hardware projects.

Collaborated with local organizations to enhance students' employability and support community technology empowerment.

Adobe XD
Raspberry Pi
UX/UI Design
Mentorship
Web Development

Front End Developer

Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)

Sep 2017

4 months

Pivotal in updating UPV's Doctoral School website, focusing on user engagement and accessibility. Conducted site audits, and implemented modern design principles.

Used HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for a responsive layout, integrated video and interactive elements for educational content, and optimized for performance and SEO.

Collaborated with IT and content creators for a cohesive presentation of the school's offerings, enhancing the academic community's online experience.

Front-End Development
SCSS
HTML5
Web optimization

UI Designer & iOS Developer

CodeWell

Jul 2016

3 months

During my tenure at CodeWell, I honed my skills in designing intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces for iOS apps. Leveraging Xcode, Swift, and Objective-C, I focused on enhancing the user experience through meticulous design processes for projects like the 'Summer Ohrid Festival' app.

My role involved deeply integrating design principles with technical frameworks such as Google Firebase and CoreData, ensuring that the aesthetics did not compromise functionality. I took the lead in creating sophisticated iOS animations and designing interfaces that were not only beautiful but also highly intuitive and user-friendly.

This experience enriched my understanding of the delicate balance between form and function, particularly in a multicultural and diverse team setting, fostering a productive environment for collaborative creativity and innovation in design.

iOS Interface Design
User Experience Enhancement
Design Integration with Technical Frameworks
Creative Collaboration

UI Designer & Android Developer

Mongolian University of Science and Technology

Jul 2015

3 months

At the Mongolian University of Science and Technology, I immersed myself in the world of app design, focusing on creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for Android applications.

My work included designing a seamless user experience for a REST client app, which allowed for efficient data interchange via GET and POST requests. I ensured the app was not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate.

Additionally, I specialized in the visualization of sensor data, employing graphical representations to make complex information easily understandable at a glance. This involved crafting detailed charts and graphs that enhanced the user interaction with real-time data.

UI/UX Design
Mobile App Design
Information Visualization
User Interface Prototyping

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Visionary thinking

Team building and motivation

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Soft skills