Ruben Cespedes
Driven by: Empathy & Human-Centric Design

Crafting Intuitive Experiences & Visual Elegance

As a multidisciplinary product designer with 19+ years of experience, I specialize in transforming complex problems into intuitive, accessible, and beautiful user experiences. My journey has sharpened my skills in design thinking, user experience, and visual design, ensuring that every solution is not just functional but delightful.

My unique blend of design & coding skills enables a holistic approach to projects, marrying aesthetics with functionality, and understanding both the user's psyche and the technical feasibility. This duality makes me a versatile asset, navigating the realms of creativity and logic with equal agility.

Beyond work, I'm a mentor, educator ↦ content creator, not only sharing insights on UX, visual design, and coding with aspiring designers through my Instagram community but also as an Adobe Partner and Creative Ambassador. In this role, I'm committed to enriching the design community by creating educational content, leading tutorials, and participating in Adobe events. My aim is to educate, motivate, and inspire, serving as a beacon for budding designers.

My life is also filled with the melodies of music, the serenity of nature, the narratives of cinema, and the joyous moments spent with family.

Want to see extra work? Check out my Dribbble and Behance. Ready for innovative, user-centric design solutions? Let's connect!

Education:

B.S. - Graphic Design | Class of 2008
The Art Institutes - New York, NY

A.A.S. - Digital Media Arts | Class of 2006
TCI College - New York, NY

Diploma - Project Management | Class of 2017
Alison - Online Training

Adobe Partner & Ambassador - Ruben Cespedes

Work Experience:

Jul. 2021 - Present
Dell Technologies
Principal Product Designer | Remote (USA)

Apr. 2021 - Present
Adobe
Adobe Partner & Creative Ambassador | Remote (USA)

Jan. 2021 - May 2021
Stash Financial
Senior Product Designer | Remote (USA)

2018 - 2020
Liquid Interactive
UX Design Manager | Allentown, PA

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