About Me
Hi! I'm
Carlos López
Product Lead with more than 10 years of experience based in Málaga (Spain). I've held managerial and senior contributor roles at early-stage startups. My current areas of expertise are product discovery, lean strategy, and cutting edge workflows for agile teams. I'm motivated to create delighting products that balance customer needs with business requirements and technological objectives.
When I am not detangling complex user flows or designing smart UI, I am playing the guitar, practicing any sport such as badminton or hiking or just creating 3D art or some music.
+12
2
Unicorn Startups
2
Talent Awards
Power Skills
Innovative solutions
I love being updated with latest news and cutting edge digital products.
Innovative solutions
I love being updated with latest news and cutting edge digital products.
UX Laws & UI Coherence
Total knowledge of UX Laws and Design System advocacy.
UX Laws & UI Coherence
Total knowledge of UX Laws and Design System advocacy.
Methodology & Priorization
Agile and priorization taks. Having a clear strategy is the key.
Methodology & Priorization
Agile and priorization taks. Having a clear strategy is the key.
Leadership
Achieve success and make impact by helping the whole team going the same direction.
Leadership
Achieve success and make impact by helping the whole team going the same direction.
Learnability
Curiosity and self-education to get inspired and can inspire others.
Learnability
Curiosity and self-education to get inspired and can inspire others.
Adaptability
Flexibility. Using my knowledge for different scenarios.
Adaptability
Flexibility. Using my knowledge for different scenarios.
Communication & collaboration
Design means working well with designer and others.
Communication & collaboration
Design means working well with designer and others.
Educating others about design.
“Making things pretty” is only the top of the iceberg in the design process.
Educating others about design.
“Making things pretty” is only the top of the iceberg in the design process.
Confidence
Because you can always improve and know how to improve in the next task.
Confidence
Because you can always improve and know how to improve in the next task.
Innovative solutions
I love being updated with latest news and cutting edge digital products.
Innovative solutions
I love being updated with latest news and cutting edge digital products.
UX Laws & UI Coherence
Total knowledge of UX Laws and Design System advocacy.
UX Laws & UI Coherence
Total knowledge of UX Laws and Design System advocacy.
Methodology & Priorization
Agile and priorization taks. Having a clear strategy is the key.
Methodology & Priorization
Agile and priorization taks. Having a clear strategy is the key.
Learnability
Curiosity and self-education to get inspired and can inspire others.
Learnability
Curiosity and self-education to get inspired and can inspire others.
Adaptability
Flexibility. Using my knowledge for different scenarios.
Adaptability
Flexibility. Using my knowledge for different scenarios.
Communication & collaboration
Design means working well with designer and others.
Communication & collaboration
Design means working well with designer and others.
Educating others about design.
“Making things pretty” is only the top of the iceberg of the process.
Educating others about design.
“Making things pretty” is only the top of the iceberg of the process.
Leadership
Achieve success and make impact by helping the whole team going the same direction.
Leadership
Achieve success and make impact by helping the whole team going the same direction.
Confidence
Because you can always improve and know how to improve in the next task.
Confidence
Because you can always improve and know how to improve in the next task.
My Roadmap
Digital Product Manager
September 2024 - December 2024
My passage through the Digital Product Manager program, promoted by EOI and the Andalusian digital agency, and with the support of FSE+, has been key to my professional development. At this time, I have assimilated essential knowledge and skills for the integral management of digital products, covering from its conception and design to its launch and monitoring. I have acquired skills in digital marketing, interface design and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
Digital Product Manager
September 2024 - December 2024
My passage through the Digital Product Manager program, promoted by EOI and the Andalusian digital agency, and with the support of FSE+, has been key to my professional development. At this time, I have assimilated essential knowledge and skills for the integral management of digital products, covering from its conception and design to its launch and monitoring. I have acquired skills in digital marketing, interface design and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
Lead Product Designer
March 2023 - Present
At the heart of my role as Lead Product Designer lies a deep involvement in shaping the Product Vision. I collaborate closely with stakeholders to define and refine our overarching product strategy, ensuring alignment with our long-term goals and user needs. This involvement informs my leadership of a team of designers, where we strive to translate this vision into tangible user experiences. Additionally, I provide mentorship and guidance to foster the growth of the team's product design skills and methodologies. Another of my significant achievements has been spearheading the development of a comprehensive Design System, which serves as the backbone for consistency and scalability across all our products. With a fervent dedication to crafting intuitive and engaging interfaces, I am driven to deliver innovative products that truly make a difference in engineers' lives.
Lead Product Designer
March 2023 - Present
At the heart of my role as Lead Product Designer lies a deep involvement in shaping the Product Vision. I collaborate closely with stakeholders to define and refine our overarching product strategy, ensuring alignment with our long-term goals and user needs. This involvement informs my leadership of a team of designers, where we strive to translate this vision into tangible user experiences. Additionally, I provide mentorship and guidance to foster the growth of the team's product design skills and methodologies. Another of my significant achievements has been spearheading the development of a comprehensive Design System, which serves as the backbone for consistency and scalability across all our products. With a fervent dedication to crafting intuitive and engaging interfaces, I am driven to deliver innovative products that truly make a difference in engineers' lives.
Senior Product Designer
November 2022 - March 2023
As product designer, I created and implemented designs for the new web app by understanding business requirements and user feedback for this open source company. This involved setting up a design system, developing branding guidelines, creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups. I also identified and addressed UX problems such as responsiveness and product awareness.As product designer, I created and implemented designs by understanding business requirements and user feedback for this open source company. This involved setting up a design system, developing branding guidelines, creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups. I also identified and addressed UX problems such as responsiveness and product awareness.
Senior Product Designer
November 2022 - March 2023
As product designer, I created and implemented designs for the new web app by understanding business requirements and user feedback for this open source company. This involved setting up a design system, developing branding guidelines, creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups. I also identified and addressed UX problems such as responsiveness and product awareness.As product designer, I created and implemented designs by understanding business requirements and user feedback for this open source company. This involved setting up a design system, developing branding guidelines, creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups. I also identified and addressed UX problems such as responsiveness and product awareness.
Senior Product Designer
Sept 2021 - Nov 2022
I was working on a brand-new internal project where I had to start from scratch and update the Design System. Additionally, I had the challenge of unifying 2 different platforms with the new UI and user flows under the same URL. And of course, this includes providing solution to the pressing issues and challenges. Currently is called Bigdata.com
Senior Product Designer
Sept 2021 - Nov 2022
I was working on a brand-new internal project where I had to start from scratch and update the Design System. Additionally, I had the challenge of unifying 2 different platforms with the new UI and user flows under the same URL. And of course, this includes providing solution to the pressing issues and challenges. Currently is called Bigdata.com
UX-PM Level 1 by UXalliance
January 2021
I learnt more about the Fundamentals and the Value of UX, Human-Centered Design, User Research and Psycholy of Design.
UX-PM Level 1 by UXalliance
January 2021
I learnt more about the Fundamentals and the Value of UX, Human-Centered Design, User Research and Psycholy of Design.
UX/UI & Web Designer
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
A try of making a Online Padel shop with a friend. Unfortunately, we had to leave the project due different missions in life (still amazing friends).
UX/UI & Web Designer
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
A try of making a Online Padel shop with a friend. Unfortunately, we had to leave the project due different missions in life (still amazing friends).
UX/UI Design Course
Jun 2018 - Jan 2019
The Expert Course in UX Web Design - Adobe Official offers you to know the key fundamentals of web design focused on the user experience, and the phases involved in the research and launch environment, from how to design the architecture of prototypes, to the evaluation and implementation of the solution.
[A] QUALIFICATION
UX/UI Design Course
Jun 2018 - Jan 2019
The Expert Course in UX Web Design - Adobe Official offers you to know the key fundamentals of web design focused on the user experience, and the phases involved in the research and launch environment, from how to design the architecture of prototypes, to the evaluation and implementation of the solution.
[A] QUALIFICATION
Graphic Designer
Jun 2018 - Occasional
I designed the logo and album covers for Tonny Beat, a music producer under Xtreme Techno Records
Graphic Designer
Jun 2018 - Occasional
I designed the logo and album covers for Tonny Beat, a music producer under Xtreme Techno Records
Senior Product Designer
Mar 2015 - Jul 2021
UX Management · UI Support· Interaction Desing Study· Analytics· Customer Support· Templates design / Tutorials / Generic Tasks· Trainning
Senior Product Designer
Mar 2015 - Jul 2021
UX Management · UI Support· Interaction Desing Study· Analytics· Customer Support· Templates design / Tutorials / Generic Tasks· Trainning
Master Marketing, Publicity and Design
Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
It was a fantastic year where I could learn and adquire knowledge for several disciplines and at the same time doing some practices at a real company.
[TALENTIC GRANT]
Master Marketing, Publicity and Design
Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
It was a fantastic year where I could learn and adquire knowledge for several disciplines and at the same time doing some practices at a real company.
[TALENTIC GRANT]
Graphic Designer
Jan 2012 - Occasional
Graphic and web design tasks· Creation, developt and management of Official Badminton e-Shop of Spanish Badminton Federation (still doing some works)
Graphic Designer
Jan 2012 - Occasional
Graphic and web design tasks· Creation, developt and management of Official Badminton e-Shop of Spanish Badminton Federation (still doing some works)
Building Engineer
Sept 2013- Jul 2014
The Degree in Construction of the Higher Technical School of Construction Engineering, of the UGR, is an official degree, registered in the Registry of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT) of the Ministry of Education, recognized for all academic-administrative purposes and labor. Its scope of training and professional activity is clear and indisputable internationally: the high qualification in management, technological processes and engineering that make construction possible.
Building Engineer
Sept 2013- Jul 2014
The Degree in Construction of the Higher Technical School of Construction Engineering, of the UGR, is an official degree, registered in the Registry of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT) of the Ministry of Education, recognized for all academic-administrative purposes and labor. Its scope of training and professional activity is clear and indisputable internationally: the high qualification in management, technological processes and engineering that make construction possible.
Master in Representation and Design in Engineering and Architecture
Sept 2012- Jul 2013
With this interuniversity Master's degree, the aim is to initiate university graduates in research tasks related to Industrial, Agronomic and Architectural Design and to train engineering and architecture professionals with extensive knowledge in: Computer-assisted design techniques (2D, 3D and Reality virtual) applied to design in engineering and architecture and in modern Geomatics techniques.
[Award to the best Master's Thesis promotion 2012/2013]
Master in Representation and Design in Engineering and Architecture
Sept 2012- Jul 2013
With this interuniversity Master's degree, the aim is to initiate university graduates in research tasks related to Industrial, Agronomic and Architectural Design and to train engineering and architecture professionals with extensive knowledge in: Computer-assisted design techniques (2D, 3D and Reality virtual) applied to design in engineering and architecture and in modern Geomatics techniques.
[Award to the best Master's Thesis promotion 2012/2013]
Quantity Surveyor Career
Sept 2007- Jul 2012
I chose to pursue this career because I love architecture and construction, but when the economic crisis hit Spain, I had to decide to change my line of work.
Quantity Surveyor Career
Sept 2007- Jul 2012
I chose to pursue this career because I love architecture and construction, but when the economic crisis hit Spain, I had to decide to change my line of work.
Digital Product Manager
September 2024 - December 2024
My passage through the Digital Product Manager program, promoted by EOI and the Andalusian digital agency, and with the support of FSE+, has been key to my professional development. At this time, I have assimilated essential knowledge and skills for the integral management of digital products, covering from its conception and design to its launch and monitoring. I have acquired skills in digital marketing, interface design and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
Digital Product Manager
September 2024 - December 2024
My passage through the Digital Product Manager program, promoted by EOI and the Andalusian digital agency, and with the support of FSE+, has been key to my professional development. At this time, I have assimilated essential knowledge and skills for the integral management of digital products, covering from its conception and design to its launch and monitoring. I have acquired skills in digital marketing, interface design and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
Lead Product Designer
March 2023 - Present
At the heart of my role as Lead Product Designer lies a deep involvement in shaping the Product Vision. I collaborate closely with stakeholders to define and refine our overarching product strategy, ensuring alignment with our long-term goals and user needs. This involvement informs my leadership of a team of designers, where we strive to translate this vision into tangible user experiences. Additionally, I provide mentorship and guidance to foster the growth of the team's product design skills and methodologies. Another of my significant achievements has been spearheading the development of a comprehensive Design System, which serves as the backbone for consistency and scalability across all our products. With a fervent dedication to crafting intuitive and engaging interfaces, I am driven to deliver innovative products that truly make a difference in engineers' lives.
Lead Product Designer
March 2023 - Present
At the heart of my role as Lead Product Designer lies a deep involvement in shaping the Product Vision. I collaborate closely with stakeholders to define and refine our overarching product strategy, ensuring alignment with our long-term goals and user needs. This involvement informs my leadership of a team of designers, where we strive to translate this vision into tangible user experiences. Additionally, I provide mentorship and guidance to foster the growth of the team's product design skills and methodologies. Another of my significant achievements has been spearheading the development of a comprehensive Design System, which serves as the backbone for consistency and scalability across all our products. With a fervent dedication to crafting intuitive and engaging interfaces, I am driven to deliver innovative products that truly make a difference in engineers' lives.
Senior Product Designer
November 2022 - March 2023
As product designer, I created and implemented designs for the new web app by understanding business requirements and user feedback for this open source company. This involved setting up a design system, developing branding guidelines, creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups. I also identified and addressed UX problems such as responsiveness and product awareness.As product designer, I created and implemented designs by understanding business requirements and user feedback for this open source company. This involved setting up a design system, developing branding guidelines, creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups. I also identified and addressed UX problems such as responsiveness and product awareness.
Senior Product Designer
November 2022 - March 2023
As product designer, I created and implemented designs for the new web app by understanding business requirements and user feedback for this open source company. This involved setting up a design system, developing branding guidelines, creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups. I also identified and addressed UX problems such as responsiveness and product awareness.As product designer, I created and implemented designs by understanding business requirements and user feedback for this open source company. This involved setting up a design system, developing branding guidelines, creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups. I also identified and addressed UX problems such as responsiveness and product awareness.
Senior Product Designer
Sept 2021 - Nov 2022
I was working on a brand-new internal project where I had to start from scratch and update the Design System. Additionally, I had the challenge of unifying 2 different platforms with the new UI and user flows under the same URL. And of course, this includes providing solution to the pressing issues and challenges. Currently is called Bigdata.com
Senior Product Designer
Sept 2021 - Nov 2022
I was working on a brand-new internal project where I had to start from scratch and update the Design System. Additionally, I had the challenge of unifying 2 different platforms with the new UI and user flows under the same URL. And of course, this includes providing solution to the pressing issues and challenges. Currently is called Bigdata.com
UX-PM Level 1 by UXalliance
January 2021
I learnt more about the Fundamentals and the Value of UX, Human-Centered Design, User Research and Psycholy of Design.
UX-PM Level 1 by UXalliance
January 2021
I learnt more about the Fundamentals and the Value of UX, Human-Centered Design, User Research and Psycholy of Design.
UX/UI & Web Designer
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
A try of making a Online Padel shop with a friend. Unfortunately, we had to leave the project due different missions in life (still amazing friends).
UX/UI & Web Designer
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
A try of making a Online Padel shop with a friend. Unfortunately, we had to leave the project due different missions in life (still amazing friends).
UX/UI Design Course
Jun 2018 - Jan 2019
The Expert Course in UX Web Design - Adobe Official offers you to know the key fundamentals of web design focused on the user experience, and the phases involved in the research and launch environment, from how to design the architecture of prototypes, to the evaluation and implementation of the solution.
[A] QUALIFICATION
UX/UI Design Course
Jun 2018 - Jan 2019
The Expert Course in UX Web Design - Adobe Official offers you to know the key fundamentals of web design focused on the user experience, and the phases involved in the research and launch environment, from how to design the architecture of prototypes, to the evaluation and implementation of the solution.
[A] QUALIFICATION
Graphic Designer
Jun 2018 - Occasional
I designed the logo and album covers for Tonny Beat, a music producer under Xtreme Techno Records
Graphic Designer
Jun 2018 - Occasional
I designed the logo and album covers for Tonny Beat, a music producer under Xtreme Techno Records
Senior Product Designer
Mar 2015 - Jul 2021
UX Management · UI Support· Interaction Desing Study· Analytics· Customer Support· Templates design / Tutorials / Generic Tasks· Trainning
Senior Product Designer
Mar 2015 - Jul 2021
UX Management · UI Support· Interaction Desing Study· Analytics· Customer Support· Templates design / Tutorials / Generic Tasks· Trainning
Master Marketing, Publicity and Design
Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
It was a fantastic year where I could learn and adquire knowledge for several disciplines and at the same time doing some practices at a real company.
[TALENTIC GRANT]
Master Marketing, Publicity and Design
Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
It was a fantastic year where I could learn and adquire knowledge for several disciplines and at the same time doing some practices at a real company.
[TALENTIC GRANT]
Graphic Designer
Jan 2012 - Occasional
Graphic and web design tasks· Creation, developt and management of Official Badminton e-Shop of Spanish Badminton Federation (still doing some works)
Graphic Designer
Jan 2012 - Occasional
Graphic and web design tasks· Creation, developt and management of Official Badminton e-Shop of Spanish Badminton Federation (still doing some works)
Building Engineer
Sept 2013- Jul 2014
The Degree in Construction of the Higher Technical School of Construction Engineering, of the UGR, is an official degree, registered in the Registry of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT) of the Ministry of Education, recognized for all academic-administrative purposes and labor. Its scope of training and professional activity is clear and indisputable internationally: the high qualification in management, technological processes and engineering that make construction possible.
Building Engineer
Sept 2013- Jul 2014
The Degree in Construction of the Higher Technical School of Construction Engineering, of the UGR, is an official degree, registered in the Registry of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT) of the Ministry of Education, recognized for all academic-administrative purposes and labor. Its scope of training and professional activity is clear and indisputable internationally: the high qualification in management, technological processes and engineering that make construction possible.
Master in Representation and Design in Engineering and Architecture
Sept 2012- Jul 2013
With this interuniversity Master's degree, the aim is to initiate university graduates in research tasks related to Industrial, Agronomic and Architectural Design and to train engineering and architecture professionals with extensive knowledge in: Computer-assisted design techniques (2D, 3D and Reality virtual) applied to design in engineering and architecture and in modern Geomatics techniques.
[Award to the best Master's Thesis promotion 2012/2013]
Master in Representation and Design in Engineering and Architecture
Sept 2012- Jul 2013
With this interuniversity Master's degree, the aim is to initiate university graduates in research tasks related to Industrial, Agronomic and Architectural Design and to train engineering and architecture professionals with extensive knowledge in: Computer-assisted design techniques (2D, 3D and Reality virtual) applied to design in engineering and architecture and in modern Geomatics techniques.
[Award to the best Master's Thesis promotion 2012/2013]
Quantity Surveyor Career
Sept 2007- Jul 2012
I chose to pursue this career because I love architecture and construction, but when the economic crisis hit Spain, I had to decide to change my line of work.
Quantity Surveyor Career
Sept 2007- Jul 2012
I chose to pursue this career because I love architecture and construction, but when the economic crisis hit Spain, I had to decide to change my line of work.