Andres Piedrahita | UX/UI Designer

afpiedrahita3@gmail.com | Los Angeles, CA

Summary

‍ ‍I transform complex problems into intuitive digital experiences by combining user-centric design principles with a background in visual storytelling. With an Associate degree in Photography and a certification from CareerFoundry, I specialize in creating high-impact interfaces that are as functional as they are visually compelling. I am dedicated to building accessible, inclusive designs that align user needs with business goals.

Education

• Certificate · UX/UI Design | Career Foundry

• Associate of Arts · Photography | Academy of Arts University

Experience

UX/UI Designer (Volunteer) | Catchafire | 2024 - Present

• Facilitated design hand-offs with developers to reduce implementation errors and ensure 100% brand consistency.

• Designed polished, accessible UI components and layouts for nonprofit websites aligning with brand identity and user needs.

• Translated wireframes and research insights into visually compelling high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes using Figma.

• Collaborated with developers & project leads to ensure accurate implementation and design consistency across responsive breakpoints.

Freelance UX/UI Designer | AP STUDIO | 2024 - Present

• Leveraged visual storytelling principles to improve brand trust and user retention across digital platforms.

• Developed cohesive design systems, including color palettes, typography, and iconography, to maintain consistent visual identity across platforms.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging visual solutions that enhance user engagement.

• Utilized tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, and Stock) and Figma to produce high-quality assets under tight deadlines.