UX Designer & Product Thinker
Elena
Vasquez
I design digital experiences that feel intuitive, look refined, and solve real problems for real people.
About
With eight years of experience spanning healthcare, fintech, and consumer products, I bring a research-driven approach to every project. I believe the best interfaces are the ones users never think about — they just work.
Previously at Dropbox and IDEO, I now work independently with startups and mid-size companies looking to elevate their product experience. Based in San Francisco, available worldwide.
Experience
2021 — Present
Freelance UX Designer
Independent Practice
Working directly with startups and mid-size companies on product strategy, user research, and interface design.
2019 — 2021
Senior Interaction Designer
IDEO
Collaborated on human-centered design projects for healthcare, education, and civic technology clients.
2016 — 2019
Product Designer
Dropbox
Shipped features used by millions, including the redesigned sharing flow and collaborative workspace tools.
Selected Projects
Solara Health App
Lead UX Designer / 2024
Redesigned the patient onboarding flow for a telehealth startup, reducing drop-off by 38% and increasing completed appointments by 52%.
View Case StudyKinto Finance Dashboard
UX/UI Designer / 2024
Crafted a data-dense financial dashboard that simplified complex portfolio analytics into intuitive, scannable views for retail investors.
View Case StudyNomad Travel Platform
Product Designer / 2023
End-to-end design of a travel booking experience focused on accessibility and inclusive design, serving users across 14 languages.
View Case StudyVerra Smart Home
UX Researcher & Designer / 2023
Led user research and interaction design for an IoT smart home controller, translating complex device management into effortless gestures.
View Case StudySkills & Tools
Contact
Have a project in mind? I would love to hear about it.
elena@vasquezdesign.coI typically respond within 24 hours. For urgent inquiries, please include your timeline in the subject line.