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Product Designer
Web Designer
Solopreneur
Digital Creator
Product Designer
Web Designer
Solopreneur
Digital Creator
Product Designer
Web Designer
Solopreneur
Digital Creator
Product Designer
Web Designer
Solopreneur
Digital Creator
About
Welcome to my portfolio! I am Javier Martinez, a passionate Product Designer, Web Designer, and Solopreneur with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to creating exceptional user experiences. Dive in to explore my work and discover how I can help bring your vision to life.
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Education
2020
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Specialized in UI/UX design and interactive media, with a capstone project focused on creating a mobile app prototype for a non-profit organization.
2020
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Specialized in UI/UX design and interactive media, with a capstone project focused on creating a mobile app prototype for a non-profit organization.
Project
2024–2025
UK regulated lender
Improving understanding and decision-making in a lending product used by 1.7M+ customers
2024–2025
UK regulated lender
Improving understanding and decision-making in a lending product used by 1.7M+ customers
2018–2023
TSB Bank
Improving engagement and conversion across a retail banking app (1.8 → 4.6 rating, +85% onboarding)
2018–2023
TSB Bank
Improving engagement and conversion across a retail banking app (1.8 → 4.6 rating, +85% onboarding)
2017-2018
2017-2018
2025 – Present
Designing a conversational product to help people take action on their finances
2025 – Present
Designing a conversational product to help people take action on their finances
Work Experience
Apr 2023 – Present (London, Hybrid)
Vanquis Bank
I lead customer experience at Vanquis, embedding Inclusive Design to make borrowing and servicing clearer, fairer, and more supportive.
Apr 2023 – Present (London, Hybrid)
Vanquis Bank
I lead customer experience at Vanquis, embedding Inclusive Design to make borrowing and servicing clearer, fairer, and more supportive.
Jul 2018 – Mar 2023 (London)
TSB Bank
I joined when the app was frustrating customers and design was largely outsourced, and led an end-to-end redesign that lifted the app from 1.8 to 4.6 stars, increased digital sales by 20%, and built TSB’s in-house design capability and system from the ground up.
Jul 2018 – Mar 2023 (London)
TSB Bank
I joined when the app was frustrating customers and design was largely outsourced, and led an end-to-end redesign that lifted the app from 1.8 to 4.6 stars, increased digital sales by 20%, and built TSB’s in-house design capability and system from the ground up.
Aug 2017 – Jul 2018 (London)
SapientRazorfish
I led a team that transformed a hearing aid app into a full service experience, supporting users through real-life adjustment and earning international design awards.
Aug 2017 – Jul 2018 (London)
SapientRazorfish
I led a team that transformed a hearing aid app into a full service experience, supporting users through real-life adjustment and earning international design awards.
2013 – 2017 (Oslo / Stockholm)
Designit
I led end-to-end service and product design across finance, aviation, telecoms, and healthcare, turning complex systems into clear, usable services while helping organisations build lasting design capability.
2013 – 2017 (Oslo / Stockholm)
Designit
I led end-to-end service and product design across finance, aviation, telecoms, and healthcare, turning complex systems into clear, usable services while helping organisations build lasting design capability.
Certifications
November 2022
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
November 2022
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
August 2023
Advanced Framer Partner and Designer
August 2023
Advanced Framer Partner and Designer
May 2021
Certified UX Designer
May 2021
Certified UX Designer
Writing
Mar 15, 2026
The layers of finance
Conducting Effective User Research for Better UI Design
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Category
Feb 28, 2026
When Money Enters the Room, Empathy Leaves
Conducting Effective User Research for Better UI Design
Uncategory
Category
Jan 6, 2026
From Control to Clarity: Why We Need a New Language for Money
Conducting Effective User Research for Better UI Design
Back in control
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Jan 6, 2026
Designing financial systems for control, not compliance
Conducting Effective User Research for Better UI Design
Back in control
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