Miguel Garcia

Designer

Miguel Garcia

Designer

Miguel Garcia

Designer

Miguel Garcia

Designer

About Me

Hello, I'm Miguel, currently based in Miami, Florida. Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, I've lived across the United States, Argentina, and Colombia, which has deeply influenced my design perspective. My journey began with a passion for creating and selling YouTube logos, banners, and streaming overlay graphics. I ventured into motion design, crafting 2D and 3D intros using Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D, honing my eye for detail and consistency from a young age.


As I progressed, I expanded into freelancing, focusing on business card and stationery design, and developing App Store assets. My formal design education started at the University of Palermo in Buenos Aires and continued at Universidad Autónoma del Caribe. I further enriched my skills through Coderhouse courses in UX Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.


A pivotal moment came when I joined the Apple Developer Academy at the University of Naples Federico II, securing a scholarship through a rigorous selection process. This experience immersed me in UX/UI design and development, leading to the successful publication of three apps on the App Store. My journey continued with the Apple Pier Program, where I collaborated with a global cohort on real-world projects and had the privilege of meeting inspiring leaders such as Tim Cook, Lisa Jackson, and Paul Hudson. This journey has been a profound learning experience, shaping my approach to design and innovation.

Experience

JUN. 2023 - JUN. 2024

Pier Program - Apple Developer Academy

University of Naples Federico II

Collaborated with a team of 6, including 3 designers and 3 developers, in an Agile environment to develop a macOS application for internal use (Apple Inc. NDA). Tasked with creating and maintaining design system components, conducting both moderated and unmoderated usability testing with over 100 participants, and iterating on the user interface. Engaged with stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success. Additionally, mentored teams of 6 students as an assistant at the Apple Foundation UNINA campus for two cohorts.

JUN. 2023 - JUN. 2024

Pier Program - Apple Developer Academy

University of Naples Federico II

Collaborated with a team of 6, including 3 designers and 3 developers, in an Agile environment to develop a macOS application for internal use (Apple Inc. NDA). Tasked with creating and maintaining design system components, conducting both moderated and unmoderated usability testing with over 100 participants, and iterating on the user interface. Engaged with stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success. Additionally, mentored teams of 6 students as an assistant at the Apple Foundation UNINA campus for two cohorts.

JUN. 2023 - JUN. 2024

Pier Program - Apple Developer Academy

University of Naples Federico II

Collaborated with a team of 6, including 3 designers and 3 developers, in an Agile environment to develop a macOS application for internal use (Apple Inc. NDA). Tasked with creating and maintaining design system components, conducting both moderated and unmoderated usability testing with over 100 participants, and iterating on the user interface. Engaged with stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success. Additionally, mentored teams of 6 students as an assistant at the Apple Foundation UNINA campus for two cohorts.

JUN. 2023 - JUN. 2024

Pier Program - Apple Developer Academy

University of Naples Federico II

Collaborated with a team of 6, including 3 designers and 3 developers, in an Agile environment to develop a macOS application for internal use (Apple Inc. NDA). Tasked with creating and maintaining design system components, conducting both moderated and unmoderated usability testing with over 100 participants, and iterating on the user interface. Engaged with stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success. Additionally, mentored teams of 6 students as an assistant at the Apple Foundation UNINA campus for two cohorts.

NOV. 2020 - MAY. 2024

Product Designer

iTech Development Systems

Redesigned an award-winning business app, PDF Reader Pro for iPhone and iPad, which ranks among the top 50 paid apps in the App Store and serves thousands of users. My role encompassed complete product design, including developing new interaction flows, designing the user interface, creating and maintaining design system components, and producing App Store assets. Additionally, I analyzed data from current users and incorporated their feedback to add new features and address pain points. This effort was part of a major 2.0 update scheduled for release in the upcoming months.

NOV. 2020 - MAY. 2024

Product Designer

iTech Development Systems

Redesigned an award-winning business app, PDF Reader Pro for iPhone and iPad, which ranks among the top 50 paid apps in the App Store and serves thousands of users. My role encompassed complete product design, including developing new interaction flows, designing the user interface, creating and maintaining design system components, and producing App Store assets. Additionally, I analyzed data from current users and incorporated their feedback to add new features and address pain points. This effort was part of a major 2.0 update scheduled for release in the upcoming months.

NOV. 2020 - MAY. 2024

Product Designer

iTech Development Systems

Redesigned an award-winning business app, PDF Reader Pro for iPhone and iPad, which ranks among the top 50 paid apps in the App Store and serves thousands of users. My role encompassed complete product design, including developing new interaction flows, designing the user interface, creating and maintaining design system components, and producing App Store assets. Additionally, I analyzed data from current users and incorporated their feedback to add new features and address pain points. This effort was part of a major 2.0 update scheduled for release in the upcoming months.

NOV. 2020 - MAY. 2024

Product Designer

iTech Development Systems

Redesigned an award-winning business app, PDF Reader Pro for iPhone and iPad, which ranks among the top 50 paid apps in the App Store and serves thousands of users. My role encompassed complete product design, including developing new interaction flows, designing the user interface, creating and maintaining design system components, and producing App Store assets. Additionally, I analyzed data from current users and incorporated their feedback to add new features and address pain points. This effort was part of a major 2.0 update scheduled for release in the upcoming months.

Education

AUG. 2022 - JUN. 2023

Apple Developer Academy

University of Naples Federico II

The program is structured to encompass key elements of UX design, including design thinking, UX research, wire-framing, UI prototyping, UX writing, SwiftUI, and ensuring quality of experience (QoE).

AUG. 2022 - JUN. 2023

Apple Developer Academy

University of Naples Federico II

The program is structured to encompass key elements of UX design, including design thinking, UX research, wire-framing, UI prototyping, UX writing, SwiftUI, and ensuring quality of experience (QoE).

AUG. 2022 - JUN. 2023

Apple Developer Academy

University of Naples Federico II

The program is structured to encompass key elements of UX design, including design thinking, UX research, wire-framing, UI prototyping, UX writing, SwiftUI, and ensuring quality of experience (QoE).

AUG. 2022 - JUN. 2023

Apple Developer Academy

University of Naples Federico II

The program is structured to encompass key elements of UX design, including design thinking, UX research, wire-framing, UI prototyping, UX writing, SwiftUI, and ensuring quality of experience (QoE).

JUL. 2019 - 4 SEM

Graphic Design - Bachelor Degree

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe

Is an intensive program of study in contemporary design strategies and theory. The curriculum includes design and typography courses with an emphasis on mobility, strategic branding and social media in a network economy.

JUL. 2019 - 4 SEM

Graphic Design - Bachelor Degree

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe

Is an intensive program of study in contemporary design strategies and theory. The curriculum includes design and typography courses with an emphasis on mobility, strategic branding and social media in a network economy.

JUL. 2019 - 4 SEM

Graphic Design - Bachelor Degree

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe

Is an intensive program of study in contemporary design strategies and theory. The curriculum includes design and typography courses with an emphasis on mobility, strategic branding and social media in a network economy.

JUL. 2019 - 4 SEM

Graphic Design - Bachelor Degree

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe

Is an intensive program of study in contemporary design strategies and theory. The curriculum includes design and typography courses with an emphasis on mobility, strategic branding and social media in a network economy.

JAN. 2018 - OCT. 2018

UX Design - Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Course

Coderhouse

Research, Lo-Fi Hi-Fi wireframes, Prototyping, UX writing, Usability testing. Tools used Figma, Sketch, Notion, Miro, Marvel. Certified as proficient in both adobe programs.

JAN. 2018 - OCT. 2018

UX Design - Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Course

Coderhouse

Research, Lo-Fi Hi-Fi wireframes, Prototyping, UX writing, Usability testing. Tools used Figma, Sketch, Notion, Miro, Marvel. Certified as proficient in both adobe programs.

JAN. 2018 - OCT. 2018

UX Design - Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Course

Coderhouse

Research, Lo-Fi Hi-Fi wireframes, Prototyping, UX writing, Usability testing. Tools used Figma, Sketch, Notion, Miro, Marvel. Certified as proficient in both adobe programs.

JAN. 2018 - OCT. 2018

UX Design - Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Course

Coderhouse

Research, Lo-Fi Hi-Fi wireframes, Prototyping, UX writing, Usability testing. Tools used Figma, Sketch, Notion, Miro, Marvel. Certified as proficient in both adobe programs.

Services

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UX Research

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UX Research

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Interface Design

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Interface Design

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User Testing

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User Testing

Stacks