José Luis Llovet

Who I am beyond Design

Who I am beyond Design

Who I am beyond Design

When I’m not in front of Figma, I’m probably out walking, throwing punches in the boxing gym, or planning my next beach escape.

"Working hard, staying curious, and remembering to push yourself"

Formalize - Product Designer

October 2024 - Present

Summary

I helped build Formalize's new design system from the ground up. I started by designing the product flows and user interfaces to develop a scalable and flexible system. My goal was to ensure consistency, efficiency, and ease of use and maintenance as the product evolved.

My role

My role involved setting up the core structure of our design system. This meant I was in charge of the design system's architecture, laying down its fundamental building blocks. I also helpt creating the component library and wrote the documentation and guidelines to ensure everyone used them correctly and consistently.

UX Optimization & Problem Solving

I actively contributed to UX improvements through flow simplification, better hierarchy, and iterative feedback. My suggestions led to clearer user paths and improved platform usability without increasing complexity.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Working in an agile environment, I collaborated with managers and developers to ensure design feasibility and alignment. I owned smaller product challenges autonomously and delivered results that unblocked senior designers and accelerated delivery.

Efficiency & Product Value

My contributions helped reduce inconsistencies, boost design velocity, and enhance product cohesion. I’m recognized for being fast to onboard, proactive in identifying areas of improvement, and consistent in delivering at a high standard.

Summary

I helped build Formalize's new design system from the ground up. I started by designing the product flows and user interfaces to develop a scalable and flexible system. My goal was to ensure consistency, efficiency, and ease of use and maintenance as the product evolved.

My role

My role involved setting up the core structure of our design system. This meant I was in charge of the design system's architecture, laying down its fundamental building blocks. I also helpt creating the component library and wrote the documentation and guidelines to ensure everyone used them correctly and consistently.

UX Optimization & Problem Solving

I actively contributed to UX improvements through flow simplification, better hierarchy, and iterative feedback. My suggestions led to clearer user paths and improved platform usability without increasing complexity.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Working in an agile environment, I collaborated with managers and developers to ensure design feasibility and alignment. I owned smaller product challenges autonomously and delivered results that unblocked senior designers and accelerated delivery.

Efficiency & Product Value

My contributions helped reduce inconsistencies, boost design velocity, and enhance product cohesion. I’m recognized for being fast to onboard, proactive in identifying areas of improvement, and consistent in delivering at a high standard.

Summary

I helped build Formalize's new design system from the ground up. I started by designing the product flows and user interfaces to develop a scalable and flexible system. My goal was to ensure consistency, efficiency, and ease of use and maintenance as the product evolved.

My role

My role involved setting up the core structure of our design system. This meant I was in charge of the design system's architecture, laying down its fundamental building blocks. I also helpt creating the component library and wrote the documentation and guidelines to ensure everyone used them correctly and consistently.

UX Optimization & Problem Solving

I actively contributed to UX improvements through flow simplification, better hierarchy, and iterative feedback. My suggestions led to clearer user paths and improved platform usability without increasing complexity.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Working in an agile environment, I collaborated with managers and developers to ensure design feasibility and alignment. I owned smaller product challenges autonomously and delivered results that unblocked senior designers and accelerated delivery.

Efficiency & Product Value

My contributions helped reduce inconsistencies, boost design velocity, and enhance product cohesion. I’m recognized for being fast to onboard, proactive in identifying areas of improvement, and consistent in delivering at a high standard.

Borrads - Web Designer

Borrads - Web Designer

Borrads - Web Designer

September 2022 - October 2023

Project Planning & Web Architecture

Planned the structure of 6+ websites from the ground up, including sitemap creation and feature definition. Worked directly with clients to translate business needs into clear, goal-driven architecture.

UI Design & Front-End Implementation

Designed and developed full websites using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Focused on clean, accessible UI with an emphasis on responsive performance and brand coherence.

Website Maintenance & Optimization

Maintained and updated a portfolio of 30+ live websites—ensuring stability, performance, and security. Handled bug fixes, design updates, and new content implementations.

Client Collaboration & Ownership

Communicated directly with small business clients in Spanish-speaking markets. Scoped needs, explained decisions clearly, and delivered on expectations with minimal oversight.

Project Planning & Web Architecture

Planned the structure of 6+ websites from the ground up, including sitemap creation and feature definition. Worked directly with clients to translate business needs into clear, goal-driven architecture. → What you gain: A designer who can align product vision with user journeys from day one.

UI Design & Front-End Implementation

Designed and developed full websites using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Focused on clean, accessible UI with an emphasis on responsive performance and brand coherence. → What you gain: A hybrid UI designer and front-end thinker who builds fast and adapts quickly.

Website Maintenance & Optimization

Maintained and updated a portfolio of 30+ live websites—ensuring stability, performance, and security. Handled bug fixes, design updates, and new content implementations. → What you gain: Someone who takes ownership, follows through, and ensures quality post-launch.

Client Collaboration & Ownership

Communicated directly with small business clients in Spanish-speaking markets. Scoped needs, explained decisions clearly, and delivered on expectations with minimal oversight. → What you gain: A confident communicator who brings structure and autonomy to every project.

Project Planning & Web Architecture

Planned the structure of 6+ websites from the ground up, including sitemap creation and feature definition. Worked directly with clients to translate business needs into clear, goal-driven architecture. → What you gain: A designer who can align product vision with user journeys from day one.

UI Design & Front-End Implementation

Designed and developed full websites using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Focused on clean, accessible UI with an emphasis on responsive performance and brand coherence. → What you gain: A hybrid UI designer and front-end thinker who builds fast and adapts quickly.

Website Maintenance & Optimization

Maintained and updated a portfolio of 30+ live websites—ensuring stability, performance, and security. Handled bug fixes, design updates, and new content implementations. → What you gain: Someone who takes ownership, follows through, and ensures quality post-launch.

Client Collaboration & Ownership

Communicated directly with small business clients in Spanish-speaking markets. Scoped needs, explained decisions clearly, and delivered on expectations with minimal oversight. → What you gain: A confident communicator who brings structure and autonomy to every project.

Project Planning & Web Architecture

Planned the structure of 6+ websites from the ground up, including sitemap creation and feature definition. Worked directly with clients to translate business needs into clear, goal-driven architecture. → What you gain: A designer who can align product vision with user journeys from day one.

UI Design & Front-End Implementation

Designed and developed full websites using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Focused on clean, accessible UI with an emphasis on responsive performance and brand coherence. → What you gain: A hybrid UI designer and front-end thinker who builds fast and adapts quickly.

Website Maintenance & Optimization

Maintained and updated a portfolio of 30+ live websites—ensuring stability, performance, and security. Handled bug fixes, design updates, and new content implementations. → What you gain: Someone who takes ownership, follows through, and ensures quality post-launch.

Client Collaboration & Ownership

Communicated directly with small business clients in Spanish-speaking markets. Scoped needs, explained decisions clearly, and delivered on expectations with minimal oversight. → What you gain: A confident communicator who brings structure and autonomy to every project.

NDB Technology - Digital Designer Intern

NDB Technology - Digital Designer Intern

NDB Technology - Digital Designer Intern

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

UX Research Applied to Real Contexts

At NDB Technology, I applied user-centered thinking to a live product in the energy tech sector. Even in the absence of formal research processes, I analyzed the platform’s structure, identified friction points, and proposed actionable improvements based on usability heuristics and team input.

Rapid Redesign in a Startup Environment

Redesigned key sections of the company’s website under tight timelines. Balanced business goals with design constraints, proposing interface changes that improved clarity and trust without disrupting existing development flow.

Multidisciplinary Execution

In addition to UX/UI contributions, I worked on marketing visuals and content structure, helping unify the company’s design language across web and social channels. My role blurred the line between product and communication.

Learning-Focused & High Ownership

As a junior in a fast-moving environment, I didn’t wait to be told what to do. I asked smart questions, delivered independently, and proved I could contribute real value with little supervision.

UX Research Applied to Real Contexts

At NDB Technology, I applied user-centered thinking to a live product in the energy tech sector. Even in the absence of formal research processes, I analyzed the platform’s structure, identified friction points, and proposed actionable improvements based on usability heuristics and team input. → What you gain: A designer who adapts UX principles to any environment—even with limited resources.

Rapid Redesign in a Startup Environment

Redesigned key sections of the company’s website under tight timelines. Balanced business goals with design constraints, proposing interface changes that improved clarity and trust without disrupting existing development flow. → What you gain: Someone who can make meaningful design impact even within early-stage product limitations.

Multidisciplinary Execution

In addition to UX/UI contributions, I worked on marketing visuals and content structure, helping unify the company’s design language across web and social channels. My role blurred the line between product and communication. → What you gain: A versatile designer who can support product, branding, and communication in one.

Learning-Focused & High Ownership

As a junior in a fast-moving environment, I didn’t wait to be told what to do. I asked smart questions, delivered independently, and proved I could contribute real value with little supervision. → What you gain: A self-driven designer who learns fast, owns tasks, and grows through every challenge.

UX Research Applied to Real Contexts

At NDB Technology, I applied user-centered thinking to a live product in the energy tech sector. Even in the absence of formal research processes, I analyzed the platform’s structure, identified friction points, and proposed actionable improvements based on usability heuristics and team input. → What you gain: A designer who adapts UX principles to any environment—even with limited resources.

Rapid Redesign in a Startup Environment

Redesigned key sections of the company’s website under tight timelines. Balanced business goals with design constraints, proposing interface changes that improved clarity and trust without disrupting existing development flow. → What you gain: Someone who can make meaningful design impact even within early-stage product limitations.

Multidisciplinary Execution

In addition to UX/UI contributions, I worked on marketing visuals and content structure, helping unify the company’s design language across web and social channels. My role blurred the line between product and communication. → What you gain: A versatile designer who can support product, branding, and communication in one.

Learning-Focused & High Ownership

As a junior in a fast-moving environment, I didn’t wait to be told what to do. I asked smart questions, delivered independently, and proved I could contribute real value with little supervision. → What you gain: A self-driven designer who learns fast, owns tasks, and grows through every challenge.

Location

Aarhus, Denmark

167-169 Great Portland Street,

W1W 5PF

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