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About Oscar

Oscar is a seasoned creative professional with over 15 years of experience in building products and experiences in the agency and startup world. He holds a Master's degree from New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program and a BFA in Graphic Design from SUNY Purchase College. Oscar has led design and development teams in-house and offshore, collaborating with diverse teams in cities such as Istanbul, Serbia, Moscow, Central and South America, and throughout the USA.

His work has been recognized at renowned events such as Techcrunch Disrupt and Startup Weekend, and he has spoken at high-profile venues including the NYC Art Directors Club and NPR's Tell Me More. Oscar's expertise has contributed to the success of several startups, having worked on platforms in verticals such as E-commerce, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, AI, Human Resources, Healthcare, and Automated Quality Assurance.

Design Work Samples


  • All
  • Brand
  • Product Design
  • Experience Design
  • Prototypes
  • Agency

Holistic Approach


Oscar looks at the whole picture when undertaking new projects, especially three key components and the overlaping parts that make up the product.


Technology


System Architecture

Framework/Stack

API/Protocol

Backlogs/Documentation


Business


Target Audience

Value to Users

Metrics for Growth

Competitors


Design


The Brand(s)

Emotional Triggers

Market Sensibilities

Creative Solutions

Design Process


As the world of design evolves, teams have crafted numerous processes to generate innovative solutions. While some steps may seem extraneous, they are essential in crafting products that are truly impactful. Enter Oscar - his unique approach to product design is akin to the double diamond design model—utilizing both divergent and convergent strategies to gather a wealth of information and ultimately filter down to the best possible solution. Each phase is meticulously crafted to extract the most valuable insights, resulting in a product that truly shines.



Discovery

Design

  • UX Journey
  • Pencil Sketches
  • Wireframes
  • High Fidelity Designs
  • Interactive Prototype
  • User Tests
  • Design Validation
  • Design System
  • Visual Design
  • Delight User

Build

  • Prioritized Backlog
  • High Fidelity Specs
  • Design Sys Reference
  • Interaction Design
  • Transitions/Animations
  • Front End Code
  • Asset Production
  • Specs

Test

  • Analytics
  • A/B Testing
  • Qualitative Testing
  • Feedback/NPS
  • Quality Assurance

Release

  • Iteration List
  • Documentation
  • Quality Assurence
  • Version Control