Desirée Zamora García
About Desirée Zamora García
Desirée Zamora García is a Staff Product Designer and Design Manager at Webflow, where she leads teams focused on enhancing e-commerce features. With a background in psychology and computer applications, she has held various design roles at notable companies including IBM, Apple, and Automattic, and has been an editor at A List Apart since 2017.
Current Role at Webflow
Desirée Zamora García serves as a Staff Product Designer and Design Manager at Webflow, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads teams focused on enhancing e-commerce features, contributing to the platform's design and user experience. Her work involves overseeing design initiatives that aim to improve the functionality and aesthetics of Webflow's offerings.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining Webflow, Desirée worked at IBM as a Design Lead specializing in AI and Machine Learning from 2015 to 2018. In this capacity, she led design initiatives that integrated advanced technologies into user-friendly applications. Her experience at IBM provided her with a strong foundation in designing for complex systems.
Education and Expertise
Desirée holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame. Her educational background informs her approach to design leadership, blending psychological principles with technical expertise.
Career Background
Desirée has a diverse career spanning various roles in design and technology. She has worked at notable organizations such as Apple, Loom, and Automattic. Her experience includes positions as a UX Designer at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and as a Senior UX Designer at Agency CHIEF. This varied background includes both corporate and governmental environments.
Editorial Role at A List Apart
In addition to her design roles, Desirée has been an editor at A List Apart since 2017. In this capacity, she contributes to discussions on design and web development, sharing insights and expertise with the broader community. Her editorial work complements her design practice, allowing her to engage with current trends and best practices in the field.