Mariana Rueda álvarez
About Mariana Rueda álvarez
Mariana Rueda Álvarez is a UX/UI Team Lead with expertise in Design Thinking, usability, and accessibility. She has worked across various industries, currently leading a team at Deriv and previously holding positions at notable organizations in Colombia.
Work at Deriv
Mariana Rueda Álvarez has been employed at Deriv since 2021, initially as a UX/UI Designer and currently serving as the UX/UI Team Lead. Her role involves overseeing design projects and leading a team to enhance user experiences across various platforms. Mariana's tenure at Deriv has allowed her to apply her extensive design skills in a dynamic environment, contributing to the development of user-centric digital solutions.
Education and Expertise
Mariana Rueda Álvarez holds a degree in Industrial Design from Fundación Universidad de Bogotá 'Jorge Tadeo Lozano', where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She has developed expertise in several areas, including Design Thinking, UI and Visual Design, Usability, UX writing, and Accessibility. Mariana is also pursuing further education through the Interaction Design Foundation UX courses and the Google UX Design Program, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning in the field of UX/UI design.
Background
Mariana Rueda Álvarez has a diverse professional background in design. She began her career as a Graphic Designer at the Presidencia de la República de Colombia, where she worked from 2018 to 2019. Following this, she served as a Digital Strategist for one year before transitioning to UX/UI design roles at Lean Tech and Design Worth Sharing. Additionally, she was a Community Advocate for Friends of Figma Bogotá in 2021, showcasing her involvement in the design community.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Mariana Rueda Álvarez has been involved in designing digital experiences across various industries, including finance, logistics, technology, and wellness. She prefers to work with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Mariana is currently updating her portfolio, with some of her work showcased on Behance, reflecting her ongoing commitment to her craft and professional development.