Senior Product Designer & Design Leader
Crafting user-centered experiences and building high-performing design teams for over 10 years.
About Me
I'm a Senior Product Designer and Design Leader with over 10 years of experience creating user-centered digital products and building high-performing design teams.
My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on design execution. I believe in creating products that not only look beautiful but solve real user problems and drive business outcomes.
Throughout my career, I've led design teams at startups and enterprise companies, helping to establish design systems, improve collaboration between design and development, and mentor junior designers.
Core Skills
Selected Work
A curated selection of projects that showcase my design process, problem-solving abilities, and impact.
FinTech Mobile App Redesign
Reimagining the banking experience for the digital age
Enterprise Design System
Creating a unified design language for a global organization
Healthcare Patient Portal
Simplifying healthcare management for patients
E-commerce Mobile Experience
Reimagining mobile shopping for a major retailer
Leadership Experience
My approach to design leadership and team building, with real examples of how I've helped teams grow and succeed.
Team Building
Built and led design teams at multiple companies, establishing processes for hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
Highlight:
Grew the design team at FinTech Inc. from 2 to 8 designers in 18 months while maintaining a strong culture and high retention rate.
Mentorship
Developed structured mentorship programs to help junior designers grow their skills and advance their careers.
Highlight:
Created a "Design Buddy" system that paired senior and junior designers, resulting in 5 promotions within the team in one year.
Process Improvement
Established and refined design processes to improve collaboration between design, product, and engineering teams.
Highlight:
Implemented a new design review process that reduced design-to-development handoff issues by 60% and accelerated product delivery.
Leadership Philosophy
I believe that great design leadership is about empowering others to do their best work. My approach focuses on:
- Creating psychological safety for teams to take risks and learn from failures
- Balancing strategic vision with tactical execution
- Advocating for design at the executive level
- Building bridges between design, product, and engineering
The best design leaders don't just create great products—they create environments where great design can flourish consistently.
Design Mentoring
Accelerate your design career with personalized guidance and feedback from an experienced design leader.
What You'll Get
- Personalized career guidance tailored to your goals
- Portfolio reviews and improvement strategies
- Design critique and feedback on your work
- Practical advice for navigating design challenges
- Strategies for growing into leadership roles
- Support with design processes and methodologies
Mentoring Formats
One-time Sessions
Perfect for specific questions or portfolio reviews. 60-minute focused sessions.
Monthly Mentorship
Ongoing support with bi-weekly calls and asynchronous feedback between sessions.
Start with a Free Call
Book a complimentary 30-minute call to discuss your goals and see if we're a good fit.
Discuss Your Goals
We'll talk about where you are now and where you want to go in your design career.
Personalized Plan
I'll suggest a mentoring approach tailored to your specific needs and challenges.
No Obligation
The initial call is completely free with no pressure to continue if it's not the right fit.
Limited spots available each month. Currently accepting new mentees.
From My Mentees
"Regalado's mentorship helped me land my first design role at a top tech company. Their feedback on my portfolio was invaluable."
"Working with Regalado helped me transition from visual design to product design. Their guidance on design thinking transformed my approach."
"Regalado's leadership mentoring gave me the confidence to step into my first management role. Their practical advice was exactly what I needed."
What People Say
Feedback from colleagues, clients, and team members I've worked with.
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing new projects, design leadership opportunities, or creative collaborations.