Leandro P.
About Leandro P.
Leandro P. is a Founding Designer at Quadrant Eye, where he leads a team in creating user-centered designs. With extensive experience in interaction design and user experience, he has held various roles at notable companies and actively advocates for the importance of user experience in design.
Work at Quadrant Eye
Leandro P. serves as the Founding Designer at Quadrant Eye, a role he has held since 2021. Based in San Francisco, California, he leads a team of designers focused on enhancing user experience. His responsibilities include incorporating feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to create an ideal user experience. Leandro emphasizes the importance of creating a vision that aligns with desired outcomes for both customers and businesses. He drives product direction collaboratively, overseeing the process from planning and prototyping to delivering business outcomes.
Previous Experience in Design and UX
Before joining Quadrant Eye, Leandro P. held various significant positions in design and user experience. He worked at Slalom as the Director of Interaction Design & UX from 2015 to 2019, where he balanced strategic and operational responsibilities. His earlier roles include Director of User Experience / Digital Strategy Design at Valtech for five months in 2019, and Lead Interaction Designer at SkyMall from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he spent 12 years at Wave Technologies as a UI & Web Designer and briefly worked at Xhibit Corp as a Lead Interaction Designer.
Coaching and Team Leadership
Leandro P. actively coaches his direct reports to expand their skill sets and encourages them to step outside their comfort zones for continuous learning. His leadership style focuses on fostering growth within his team, ensuring that they are equipped to meet the challenges of the design industry. He advocates for the value of user experience and collaborates with existing teams to enhance overall user experience across various projects.
Education and Professional Development
Leandro P. has a diverse educational background that supports his career in design. He studied at Artigianelli College and has been engaged in ongoing education at W3Schools since 2009. He also completed a workshop at Adobe Guru / Adobe CS4 and received a certificate from Adobe System Italia in 2007. His commitment to professional development is evident in his continuous learning efforts throughout his career.
Involvement with Awwwards
Since 2013, Leandro P. has been part of the jury at Awwwards, an organization that recognizes and promotes the talent and effort of the best web designers, developers, and agencies worldwide. His role involves evaluating submissions and contributing to the recognition of outstanding work in the field of web design and user experience.