About Alvaro
I’m Alvaro, a Senior Product & UX Designer based in Sydney. I help product and engineering teams turn complex platforms into products people find simple to use.
A designer with a maker's background
My career began in interactive and digital media design, designing interfaces for web and learning platforms before “UI design” was even a job title, alongside eLearning, video and interactive content. From there I moved into UX and product. That foundation still shapes how I work: I prototype in code, produce motion and media when a project needs it, and understand what it takes to ship.
What drives me most is bringing clarity to complex products, and getting design, product and engineering pulling in the same direction so every decision supports both the user and the business.
How I got here
The roles and teams that shaped how I design today.
- 2024 – now
Independent · Senior Product Designer & UX Lead
Product and UX consulting for B2B, SaaS and consumer platforms, working directly with founders, product leads and engineering teams.
- 2023 – 2024
Bet Technology · Lead UX/UI Designer
Led the UX/UI team for a multi-platform sportsbook across web, mobile and native apps, and unified its design systems.
- 2017 – 2022
Swordfish Media · Senior UX & Instructional Designer
UX and learning design for Novartis, AbbVie, Merck and other global pharma brands, in tightly regulated environments.
- 2013 – 2016
OneVue · Senior Digital Designer
Led UX/UI for an investment platform through its ASX listing, built a modular design framework and led the design team.
- 2011 – 2012
Intelligent Investor · Multimedia & Digital Designer
Redesigned the website and UX workflows for a financial publisher, and produced its video and podcast content.
- 2006 – 2010
EducaLine · Multimedia Designer
Designed the interfaces for web and app learning platforms, and produced 100+ interactive eLearning modules for education and corporate training.
Across sectors, one through-line.
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceuticals
- eLearning
- Wagering
- SaaS
- Sport & Entertainment
- Corporate
- Education
- AgriTech
- Retail
Have a project or a role in mind?
I'm currently open to new opportunities and consulting engagements. A quick call is the fastest way to find out if there's a fit.