Alejandra Estrada
About Alejandra Estrada
Alejandra Estrada is a Senior UX Designer currently working at Thoughtworks in Barcelona, Spain. She has a background in User Experience Design, having previously worked at Clarivate and Condé Nast Italia, and holds a Master's Degree in Interaction Design from Domus Academy.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Alejandra Estrada serves as a Senior UX Designer at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that align with business objectives. She employs both quantitative and qualitative data to inform her design decisions. Alejandra collaborates closely with stakeholders to ensure that UX solutions meet the needs of the business while enhancing user experience.
Previous Experience at Clarivate
Prior to her current role, Alejandra worked at Clarivate as a UX/UI Designer from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in the Barcelona Area, Spain, she contributed to various projects that aimed to improve user experience through effective design strategies. Her experience at Clarivate helped her develop a strong foundation in user interface design and user experience principles.
Background in User Experience Design
Alejandra has a diverse background in user experience design, having worked as a User Experience Designer at Condé Nast Italia for 11 months in 2015. She also gained experience as a UX/UI Designer at Upwork from 2015 to 2018, where she focused on delivering user-centric design solutions in the Greater Philadelphia Area. This range of experiences has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the UX field.
Education and Expertise
Alejandra holds a Master’s Degree in Interaction Design from Domus Academy, where she studied from 2014 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design from Universidad Iberoamericana in Ciudad de México, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in design principles and methodologies, which she applies in her professional work.
Design Methodologies and Collaboration
Alejandra utilizes Agile methodology in her work, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective digital product solutions. She facilitates workshops and brainstorming sessions to enhance collaborative design processes. Additionally, she writes product user stories to communicate prototypes effectively to developers, ensuring that design intentions are clearly understood and implemented.