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"No product is an island. A product is more than the product. It is a cohesive, integrated set of experiences"

Donald A. Norman, NNGroup

Hi! This is me

Profile

I am a graphic designer with over 13 years of experience. My profesional journey has been full of learning. I have worked in advertising, print media and web design. In the past seven years as a UX and UI designer. I describe my self in three words: Creative, Spiritual and Familiar. I see life in many colors and senses and I believe that awareness and kindness are the key to have a better life and have a good relationship with others.

Skills

Creative, Problem Solver, Empathy, Strategize, Leadership, Client Communication.

UX Design, UI Design, User Research, User Testing, Sitemapping, Wireframing, Branding, Adobe Suite, Sketch, Figma, HTML, CSS, Hotjar, Maze, Optimal Workshop.

Experience

Banco Promerica de Costa Rica S.A.
UX UI Design Lead / 2021 - Present
San José, Costa Rica.

In charge of the implementation of the design process while applying Design Thinking and Design System methodologies for the banking industry. Working on the development of service design and digital products from UX research, architecture of information and UI prototypes.

 

Banco Promerica de Costa Rica S.A.
UX / UI designer / 2019 - 2021

San José, Costa Rica.

Working on the development of service design and digital products from UX research, architecture of information and UI prototypes.


Advision Development
UI Designer / 2018 - 2019
Escazu, Costa Rica.

Working on the development and layout of new elements and interfaces, also the creation and development of new prototypes enriching the experience of our clients.


Vertiv
Web Designer – Digital & Multimedia, Marketing Services / 2017 - 2018
Escazu, Costa Rica.

Working at the Digital Marketing group in charge of Email campaigns, Landing pages, Illustrations, Maintenances and Quality Vertiv website.


Fiserv
Web Graphic Designer / 2015 - 2017

Heredia, Costa Rica.

Working at the Branding group in charge of Re-branding, Maintenances and Quality websites bank solutions.

Grupo Nación
Graphic design and editing assistant / 2011 - 2015

San José, Costa Rica.

In charge of the design, production and branding of the "Revista Dominical" and other sections of the newspaper and magazines.


Office of Social Communication, University of Costa Rica.
Graphic Designer / 2010 - 2011

San José, Costa Rica.

Working as a designer assistant, in charge with other designers of campaigns, arts, prints, branding for the University.

Jimenez, Blanco y Quiros Advertising Agency (JBQ).
Graphic Designer / 2008 - 2010
San José, Costa Rica.

Working at the Marketing group in charge of campaigns, Illustrations, and print arts for clients as Teriyaki, KFC, Quiznos, BCR.

Education

OBS Business School
Master's degree, Title: "Design thinking y Desarrollo de producto" / 2021 - 2022


University Politécnica de Valencia

Innovation Certificate, Title: "Definición de Retos de Innovación" / 2020

Veritas University
User Centered Design and Design interaction
Certificate, UX / 2020

SDI Institute
UX full stack, Certificate / 2019


BrainStation
UX Certificate / 2018

University of Costa Rica, UCR
Bachelor‘s degree in Fine Arts with a major in Graphic Design / 2004 - 2010

Awards

Award of Excellence in Editorial Design, SDN Society for News Design / 2014.
Designer of the Year, Grupo Nación / 2012.

Contact

karen.murillochaves@gmail.com

Tel - (506) 8314-1918

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