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Calbert Fernandes

Calbert Fernandes

San Jose, CA, US

 
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About 

I’m a Product Designer with over 3 years of experience, blending creativity and user-centric design to build intuitive, high-impact digital experiences. My design journey has taken me through a variety of roles, from architecture to e-learning platforms, and most recently, product design for web and tools. I have a deep passion for merging technology with user needs to create powerful and innovative design solutions.

Employment 

Alameda County Community Food Bank, Oakland, CA, USA, Product Designer

• Lead a 0 to 1 initiative of a digital toolkit used by over 200 staff members, supporting ACCFB's shift to Food Justice; incorporating user-centered design and stakeholder interviews, boosting understanding by 47% and engagement by 25%.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma; refine website design through three rounds of usability testing, ensuring consistent digital touchpoints that embed ACCFB's food justice principles into communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a cohesive brand identity and design system for an educational card game; design and prototype the game, increasing food justice awareness among staff and community members.

Jan 2024 - current
 

CCA Center for Art and Public Life, San Francisco, CA, USA, Product Designer

• Designed and prototyped responsive website for desktop and mobile, managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Conducted user research across 5 platforms, leading to a 25% increase in public participation by informing targeted design improvements.
• Developed a comprehensive design system and style guide, ensuring brand consistency across multiple touchpoints.

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
 

Actuate Microlearning, Mumbai, MH, India, Executive Graphic Designer

• Improved UX/UI on Actuate’s website by evaluating and identifying functionality issues with its learning management system, recommended and made modifications that achieved a bounce rate of 34.51%.
• Integrated gamification techniques into existing e-learning courses, which enhanced learner retention rates by 30%.
• Implemented a streamlined prototyping process using Figma, reducing design iteration time by 42% and improving collaboration with 5+ engineers, showcasing ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
 

Vipasna Designs, Mumbai, MH, India, Junior Architect

• Reduced project timelines by 29% for 3 client designs by optimizing the use of AutoCAD and BIM models, balancing efficiency with design quality.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by 20% through effective communication of design concepts, utilizing a combination of 3D visualizations and clear, concise presentations.
• Improved cross-team collaboration efficiency by 15% by implementing a new project management system, facilitating seamless information flow between architects, contractors, and clients.

May 2022 - Oct 2022
 

Studio TAB, Mumbai, MH, India, Creative Art Designer

• Designed and developed complex 3D models, renders, and concept drawings for over 20 large-scale immersive interactive installations in malls and airports across India, providing engaging experiences to more than 100,000 visitors.
• Crafted compelling pitch decks and presentations to effectively communicate design concepts and user research insights to stakeholders and clients, improving understanding and accelerating project approvals.

Dec 2020 - Mar 2022
 

Education 

California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA, US, Masters, Human Computer Interaction

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
 

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, IN, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2016 - Apr 2022
 

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