María Elena Duenas
About María Elena Duenas
María Elena Duenas is a UI Designer at ThoughtWorks in Hamburg, Germany, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in various design and development roles, she integrates UI development with visual design to create user-centric solutions.
Work at ThoughtWorks
María Elena Duenas has held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks since 2017. She currently serves as a UI Designer in Hamburg, Germany, where she has been employed since 2021. Prior to this role, she worked as a Full Stack Developer for one year in Hamburg from 2020 to 2021. She also had a brief stint as an AR Developer in 2021. Earlier in her career at ThoughtWorks, she worked as a UI/UX Designer and Front End Developer for 11 months in Quito, Ecuador in 2019, and as a Full Stack Developer/Tech Lead from 2015 to 2017 in the same location.
Education and Expertise
María Elena Duenas holds a Master of Computer Science from RMIT University, which she completed from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a degree in Graphic Design, achieving an Engineering in Graphic Design from Universidad Tecnológica Israel between 2004 and 2009. Additionally, she has a background in Physics and Mathematics, having completed her Bachiller en Físico Matemático at Colegio de América from 1995 to 2004. Her education supports her expertise in UI development, visual design, and user-centric solutions.
Background
Before joining ThoughtWorks, María Elena Duenas worked at pantree.co as a Graphic & Interaction Designer and Front End Developer for four months in Melbourne, Australia, in 2015. She also gained experience at Publicis, where she worked as a Trade and Advertising Designer in Brand Management from 2011 to 2013 in Ecuador. This diverse background in design and development has contributed to her skill set in creating user-focused digital solutions.
Creative Pursuits
In her personal time, María Elena Duenas explores various creative fields, including digital art, music, and photography. This engagement in creative activities complements her professional work, particularly her passion for integrating UI development with visual design. She enjoys working with Design Systems to facilitate collaboration between designers and developers, enhancing the overall user experience.
Technical Skills
María Elena Duenas utilizes tools such as Figma to develop interactive prototypes for user validation during Design Sprints. Her technical skills encompass a range of roles, including UI/UX design, front-end development, and full-stack development. This proficiency allows her to create effective user-centric solutions that bridge the gap between design and functionality.