About Lea
Senior UX Designer with experience in enterprise and data-driven applications, supported by 15+ years in scientific and commercial roles within complex environments.
I specialize in simplifying complex systems and transforming them into intuitive, scalable user experiences. My work focuses on UX strategy, research, and design systems, collaborating closely with product managers and engineering teams.
My background combines scientific thinking and creative discipline. I hold a PhD in Chemistry and formal training in classical piano, which allow me to approach UX with analytical rigor and a strong sense of structure and design.
Recently completed maternity leave and now open to new freelance opportunities.
KEY STRENGTHS:
• UX Strategy & Research
• Complex systems & data visualization
• Design systems & scalable solutions
• Stakeholder collaboration
WHAT I DO:
• User research and problem definition
• UX strategy and information architecture
• UI design and Figma prototyping
• Design systems and product scalability
• UX optimization and product redesign
WHERE I ADD MORE VALUE:
• Complex workflows and data-heavy interfaces
• Scientific or technical domains
• Highly regulated or structured environments
AVAILABLE FOR FREELANCE COLLABORATIONS IN:
• SaaS and B2B products
• Pharma, life sciences, and healthcare
• Scientific and data-driven platforms
• Enterprise systems and dashboards
English
Fluent
Italian
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Thales DISSenior UX DesignerSOFTWARE PUBLISHINGApril 2022 - April 2026 (4 years)Alicante, SpainLeading UX strategy for “DDC – Data Discovery & Classification”, an enterprise application managing complex data workflows.I worked at the intersection of product, engineering, and business to transform highly technical systems into intuitive and scalable user experiences.Key contributions:• Simplified complex data workflows and improved usability of enterprise systems• Translated business and technical requirements into user-centered design solutions• Designed user journeys, information architecture, wireframes, and high-fidelity interfaces• Collaborated closely with Product Managers and engineers to ensure feasibility and alignment• Balanced UX best practices with technical constraints and business goalsAdditionally:• Contributed to UX community initiatives and internal knowledge sharing• Supported the adoption of UX practices across teams and projects
- THALES ALENIA SPACE FranceSenior UX DesignerAVIATION AND AEROSPACEJuly 2024 - December 2024 (6 months)Tolosa, FranceLed UX design for “SpaceBricks”, a marketplace platform for software, hardware, and industrial solutions in the space sector.Focused on structuring complex information and enabling intuitive navigation across a highly technical domain.Key contributions:• Defined user personas, journeys, and interaction flows• Designed information architecture and platform structure• Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs• Conducted stakeholder interviews and iterated based on feedback• Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure feasibility and implementationAlso:• Built and maintained the design system• Applied usability and accessibility best practices
- Publicis GroupeUX/UI designerE-COMMERCEJanuary 2022 - March 2022 (3 months)Madrid, SpainWorked on UX/UI design for enterprise clients, including Iberdrola, focusing on scalable and consistent user interfaces.Key contributions:• Designed responsive interfaces for web, tablet, and mobile platforms• Created wireframes, prototypes, and UI designs• Contributed to the evolution and maintenance of design systems• Ensured usability and consistency across large-scale products
Reviews
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Reviewed on 4/14/2021
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Education
- Behavioral DesignLA NAVE NODRIZA2024http://diplomas.lanavenodriza.com/2024-05-28_tdbd_lv_c63782ee.pdf
- UX-PMUX Alliance2021The UX-PM Certification is an international user experience (UX) training program for digital product, IT, marketing and project managers. It builds to expand knowledge of UX and how to integrate and manage it to achieve an awesome user experience in your projects. It is endorsed by the UXalliance and is internationally recognized. User Experience (UX), Customer Experience (CX), Emotional Design, Human Factors, HCD: ISO standard and Principles, Design Frameworks: How To Proceed With HCD, Adapted Double Diamond Framework, UX-PM Design Framework, UX Metrics, User Research Map, Generative Methods, Evaluative Methods, Guerrilla User Research, UX in Your Organization, Agile Culture and UX, The Business Value of Design for the organization
Certifications
- International Certification UX-PM level 1UX alliance2021
- Build and E-commerce Dashboard with FigmaCoursera2020