UX/UI Design Specialization: From Research to Accessibility

Ethan’s interest in UX started when working in public relations in San Francisco, taking part in Adobe’s largest Creative Cloud launch in 2015 and working with Silicon Valley’s biggest players in tech. After completing a UX Design boot camp program, he decided to further his knowledge in the field and study a master’s degree in Interaction Design at ELISAVA School of Design and Engineering in Barcelona, Spain.

Since then, Ethan has worked in both agency and consultancy settings, for international clients such as Meliá Hotels International, SEAT, and Dunia. He leads workshops for businesses such as KPMG, Accenture, El Corte Inglés, and Hola Magazine, and is part of the European Adobe XD team (Adobe XDI).

Over the past few years, he has been part of the Interaction Design Association’s Interaction Awards committee, which recognizes and celebrates examples of excellence in Interaction Design across domains, channels, environments and cultures, and teaches UX design and Agile methodology topics at several design universities and boot camps in Barcelona.

Pablo Stanley is a Mexican designer, illustrator, and co-founder of the creative design tool Blush. He studied design and visual communications at university before starting his career as a creative director.

Since then, he’s worked as a lead at Invision, a staff designer at Lyft, and co-founded both Carbon Health and Blush. He hosts workshops around the world and has a podcast about design and technology. Alongside writing and illustrating the comic The Design Team, he also shares his work with over 45K followers on Instagram.

Patricia Reiners is a freelance UX designer from Berlin. She develops interactive digital experiences for services and apps through easy-to-use, user-focused concepts.

Her focus is on innovation, prototyping, and research for immersive technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality. Her past clients include Google, Adobe, and a long list of international agencies and start-ups.

Chiara Aliotta is an Italian art director and digital brand designer known for her captivating storytelling skills. With a background in print communication and a remote work lifestyle from a Greek island, Chiara has honed her expertise in crafting compelling brand stories that leave a lasting impact.

Chiara's passion for storytelling stems from her love for literature and her belief in its power to captivate audiences. She has worked with renowned organizations such as Smashing Magazine, Action Aid Hellas, PAMS Foundation, Mautic, and Joomla, creating brand experiences that inspire action and foster a sense of community.

As a digital nomad, Chiara embraces the digital world and understands the importance of crafting engaging online experiences. Her goal as an art director is to provide a comprehensive perspective on design, showcasing its potential to communicate brand values, purpose, and mission effectively. Chiara's work extends beyond traditional design, helping tech startups and Web3 companies navigate the digital landscape through compelling storytelling.

Margot Gabel is a passionate Digital Designer with a deep commitment to inclusive design practices. Currently working as a Design Lead at Build in Amsterdam, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Originally from Strasbourg, France, Margot studied Applied Arts in Lyon and digital design in Paris.

Through her collaboration with a web accessibility foundation, Margot's perspective on digital design was forever changed. She realized the importance of designing digital experiences that are accessible and can be used by everyone, sparking her dedication to sharing her knowledge and raising awareness of digital accessibility.

Margot's work extends beyond her professional endeavors, as she has delivered lectures on the topic at conferences like Awwwards. She is known for her commitment to empathy-driven design and continuously challenges the status quo.