Hey! I'm Dereck.

A Product Designer,
& Creative Problem Solver.
Designing Impactful, & Clean User Experiences.

Over the past 3 years, I've designed for consumer- products, business solutions, and internal tools, as well as for hackathons, design challenges, and club initiatives.
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My Design Principles

'Mejora Continua'

The phrase 'Mejora Continua' translates to "continuous improvement." It’s something my mom would always tell me to motivate me to keep growing—There's always room to enhance our designs, one iteration at a time.

People, not Users

Effective design strikes a balance between aesthetics and functionality, while showing empathy for the user's emotions, behaviors, and tasks at hand.

It's all in the Details

A product's design details mirror its brand. From spacing, typography, and component sizing to microcopy, every element should be thoughtfully crafted.

Hidden Gems

Subtle interactions, playful animations, and clever copy—These small design touches can create truly enchanting user experiences.

Projects

Over the past 3 years, I've designed for consumer- products, business solutions, and internal tools, as well as for hackathons, design challenges, and club initiatives.
‍New projects coming soon.
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Candidate Match: Verum AI

Verum AI, a product developed to detect political bias, enhance accessibility, and promote inclusivity online.
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BeReal Redesign

Redesigned BeReal to enhance authenticity and increase user competitiveness with new and improved user-centric features.
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Body Sculpture Aesthetics

Designing a homepage for Body Sculpture Aesthetics showcasing their mission and premier body sculpting services.
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PackPal: Travel Prep

PackPal, a product to streamline travel preparation with personalized, editable packing lists for all trips.
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The Archive

An archive of products I’ve designed in the past.
From designing business logos to travel apps to collaborative AI Platforms—I’ve been around the block. I believe my experiences will allow me to quickly adapt and create high-quality, user-centered designs that solve challenges and provide seamless experiences.
From designing business logos to travel apps to collaborative AI Platforms—I’ve been around the block. I believe my experiences will allow me to quickly adapt and create high-quality, user-centered designs that solve challenges and provide seamless experiences.
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The Archive

UI/UX design and other multidisciplinary design projects
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UC Davis Rec Center App

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SnapPlant

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Sprout Design Challenge

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Crunchyroll VR Concept

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Codin' Redesign Concept

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Brand Logo

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Made by  Dereck E. Villagrana  | © Copyright 2024

Made by Dereck E. Villagrana | © Copyright  2024

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