Gerard Encabo

Provided individualized mentorship to students, guiding them through portfolio reviews and interview preparation to enhance career readiness.

Instructed on practical UX methods and design thinking, empowering mentees to refine their skills and achieve professional milestones.

Fostered professional development by offering constructive feedback and strategic advice on design journeys and career pathways.

Directed UX strategy for complex analytical solutions, improving adoption rates and customer satisfaction within a critical healthcare domain.

Guided the creation and implementation of scalable user flows, dashboard widgets, and data visualizations across multiple use cases.

Spearheaded user research and usability testing efforts, translating insights into actionable product decisions that enhanced adoption and reduced friction.

Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to ship impactful features in agile environments, driving project success.

Led the design of a highly complex analytical solution for lab managers and point-of-care coordinators, which significantly improved adoption rates and customer satisfaction.

Created and implemented new user flows, dashboard widgets, and data visualizations covering multiple use cases, enhancing consistency and reducing design-to-dev handoff time.

Conducted extensive user research and usability testing with numerous internal and external participants, generating insights that shaped the product roadmap and cut feature iteration cycles.

Facilitated design thinking workshops, both in person and online, with clients and internal stakeholders to align on user needs and business goals.

Mentored junior designers, fostering a culture of feedback and continuous learning within the design team.

Designed and iterated on core features such as payroll and expenses, ensuring high usability and consistency across the SaaS platform.

Collaborated daily with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into intuitive, scalable design solutions.

Conducted user research and usability testing, gathering critical insights that directly influenced roadmap priorities and improved product adoption.

Created and maintained design components within Factorial's design system, reducing inconsistencies and improving development handoff efficiency.

Advocated for accessibility and inclusive design practices, significantly expanding the product's usability for diverse user groups.

Designed responsive web and mobile interfaces for key clients such as GitHub and Òmnium Cultural, ensuring optimal usability and brand consistency.

Translated complex business requirements into user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes, streamlining development and improving stakeholder alignment.

Partnered closely with developers in agile sprints to ensure seamless design-to-code handoff and accelerate rapid iteration cycles.

Contributed to the establishment of a shared design process, documenting guidelines that significantly increased efficiency across design and development teams.

Managed end-to-end brand and UX/UI design projects, delivering tailored solutions for clients including Ajuntament de Girona and Universitat de Girona.

Developed comprehensive design strategies from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with client objectives and user needs.

Cultivated strong client relationships and managed project timelines and budgets effectively, ensuring successful project delivery.

Provided expert design consultation, guiding clients through complex design challenges to achieve their strategic goals.

Established and grew an independent design studio, managing all aspects from client acquisition and creative direction to final project delivery.

Built and led the studio around core values of creativity, collaboration, and empathy, consistently aligning design solutions with clients' strategic goals.

Balanced business leadership with hands-on design expertise, strengthening skills in client management, budgeting, and fostering long-term partnerships.

Designed digital products and brand experiences across multiple industries, tailoring each solution to the client's unique needs and market demands.

Developed comprehensive didactic materials for the Multimedia Degree, integrating theory and practice to foster critical thinking in design and new media.

Created educational resources that inspired students to question conventions and explore innovative approaches in digital design.

Enhanced student understanding of the broader cultural and social impact of digital design through engaging content.

Led end-to-end web design (UX & UI) projects, integrating editorial and graphic design for advertising and branding campaigns.

Delivered design solutions that balanced creativity with usability, helping clients strengthen their visual identity and digital presence.

Collaborated with local and national companies to develop cohesive digital and print experiences, ensuring brand consistency.

Designed and delivered comprehensive IT courses for beginners, covering digital tools, office software, and online platforms.

Taught participants to confidently apply technology effectively, enhancing their professional and personal capabilities.

Created an accessible and supportive learning environment, adapting to diverse needs and learning paces for maximum engagement.

Delivered engaging lectures and practical sessions in multimedia and information technology to diverse student groups.

Guided students in developing foundational digital skills and understanding complex technological concepts.

Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring course content was relevant and up-to-date with industry standards.

Taught multimedia and information technology courses, focusing on practical application and skill development for participants.

Supported participants in acquiring essential digital competencies relevant to various professional contexts.

Facilitated interactive learning experiences to enhance understanding and retention of technical concepts and tools.

Assisted the Photography and Video Department in producing and editing photo and video content for digital platforms.

Contributed to creating engaging visual content tailored for online audiences, supporting brand communication across multiple channels.

Gained hands-on experience across the full content lifecycle, from planning and shooting to post-production and publishing.

Supported the design and production of visual materials across both print and digital formats, including editorial layouts and advertising pieces.

Contributed to photographic content and ensured consistency with brand guidelines and creative direction.

Collaborated with senior designers throughout the full design workflow, from concept development to final artwork preparation for print.