Esteban Martínez

I turn design into
organizational capability

about me.

my journey.

my journey in numbers

10+
years designing digital products and experiences that connect business, technology, and people.
50+
projects led end-to-end, impacting ecosystems with over 10 million users.
5+
multidisciplinary teams consolidated under ResearchOps and DesignOps frameworks.
3
design governance models implemented to ensure quality, coherence, and velocity.
100+
mentoring sessions and workshops that fostered a culture of cross-functional collaboration.
The self-taught years
2013–2017

The self-taught years

From customizing phone themes at 13 to my first e-commerce project, I learned design through doing. Early freelance work taught me hard truths: working alone won't take you far, designing without context is a gamble, and having the right answer means nothing if you can't bring people with you.

2019

Designing for systems, not screens

At SiCredit, I designed a digital onboarding experience that replaced outdated face-to-face processes. That's when I realized design isn't just visual—it's operational, human, and deeply systemic.

Designing for systems, not screens
From doing to enabling
2020–2021

From doing to enabling

I was already guiding others, facilitating workshops, aligning decisions. When I stepped into a complex organization, I realized design wasn't about deliverables anymore—it was about establishing practice, building bridges between silos, and proving that design could scale into organizational capability.

2022

Building organizational capability

As UX & Innovation Manager, we weren't just delivering design—we were building systems so everyone could design better. Together, we launched our first design system, established research operations, and created strategic rituals that brought teams together.

Building organizational capability
Design as transformation
2023–2024

Design as transformation

Design became more than a service—it became a true partner in product, marketing, and CX. My role evolved: designing the system, not just the product. Creating space for others to lead, grow, and build with purpose. Leadership isn't control—it's clarity, trust, and empowerment.

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Designing How We Design

Scaling a multidisciplinary design practice to transform how a company learns, collaborates, and builds digital experiences.

Design leadership Strategy Design Ops R&D Research Ops

Centeo

Translating vision into approachable digital experiences for a fintech platform for SME's in México.

Product Design UI Design Content Strategy Prototyping

LOK Hub

A smart locker ecosystem for last-mile logistics.

Product Design Experience mapping UX research Service Design Visual design Brand identity

Crypto Wallet

Improving usability and consistency in digital finance.

Product Design Prototyping User testing