[mk_page_section bg_image=”http://stage.beatsnrice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hp_bkg_horiz_001.png” bg_image_portrait=”http://stage.beatsnrice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hp_bkg_002.png” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” bg_video=”yes” mp4=”http://stage.beatsnrice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/polygon_001-.mp4″ video_loop=”false” video_color_mask=”#0d0d0d” video_opacity=”0.8″ full_width=”true” full_height=”true” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ skip_arrow=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=”false”][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”span” color=”#f2e8df” size=”108″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”90″ size_tablet=”72″ size_phone=”60″ line_height=”90″ font_weight=”500″ font_style=”italic” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” responsive_align=”left” animation=”fade-in”]Welcome![/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”span” color=”#f2e8df” size=”24″ font_style=”italic” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” responsive_align=”left” animation=”fade-in”]Andrew Mendoza – Seasoned Product, UX, UI and Visual Designer[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_position=”center top” bg_repeat=”repeat-y” video_color_mask=”#0d0d0d” video_opacity=”.85″ min_height=”1000″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”200″ padding_bottom=”200″ top_shape_color=”” bottom_shape_color=”” animation=”fade-in” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=”true” tag_name=”h3″ color=”#f2e8df” size=”24″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]core discipline[/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”25″ thin_single_color=”#a67a53″ thickness=”3″ margin_top=”25″ margin_bottom=”50″ animation=”fade-in”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1551973971257{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_icon_box2 icon_size=”128″ icon=”mk-icon-users” icon_color=”#a67a53″ title=”User Research” title_size=”18″ title_weight=”bolder” title_color=”#f2e8df” title_top_padding=”20″ title_bottom_padding=”20″ description_color=”#f2e8df” animation=”fade-in”]I find that initiating qualitative user research provides the validation for authentic experiences. It is where we can stumble on valuable information to create continuous and seamless applications. It is through receiving information and empathy that we deliver relevant designs and experiences that are pleasurable. [/mk_icon_box2][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1551973978718{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_icon_box2 icon_size=”128″ icon=”mk-icon-sitemap” icon_color=”#a67a53″ title=”Information Architecture” title_size=”18″ title_weight=”bolder” title_color=”#f2e8df” title_top_padding=”20″ title_bottom_padding=”20″ description_color=”#f2e8df” animation=”fade-in”]Making sense of information can be very challenging. Untangling data, grouping information and establishing hierarchy can help clear usability issues. I like to use sitemaps, user flow diagrams and taxonomy that can help guide design decisions to inform other designers, product managers and engineers.[/mk_icon_box2][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1551980739891{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_icon_box2 icon_size=”128″ icon=”mk-icon-arrow-circle-o-right” icon_color=”#a67a53″ title=”Interaction Design” title_size=”18″ title_weight=”bolder” title_color=”#f2e8df” title_top_padding=”20″ title_bottom_padding=”20″ description_color=”#f2e8df” animation=”fade-in”]What is the task at hand? Can we minimize actions? Do users feel positive emotions? Are the patterns consistent and align well with our design values? These are the type of questions I ask myself when building interfaces. I find discovery through low fidelity wireframes, storyboards and rapid prototypes can provide a framework to build intuitive interactions.[/mk_icon_box2][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1551980747438{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_icon_box2 icon_size=”128″ icon=”mk-icon-paint-brush” icon_color=”#a67a53″ title=”Visual Design” title_size=”18″ title_weight=”bolder” title_color=”#f2e8df” title_top_padding=”20″ title_bottom_padding=”20″ description_color=”#f2e8df” animation=”fade-in”]Setting up a system of color, space and interaction are my goals of visual design. I like to balance design with color, line, shape and texture. Visual design can enhance a simple interaction with a subtleties. This is where I spend most of my time iterating. I strive to make visual designs that are long lasting and informative.[/mk_icon_box2][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section full_width=”true” padding_top=”200″ padding_bottom=”200″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=”true” tag_name=”h3″ color=”#f2e8df” size=”24″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]design process[/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”25″ thin_single_color=”#a67a53″ thickness=”3″ margin_top=”25″ margin_bottom=”50″ animation=”fade-in”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1552966304411{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][mk_animated_columns column_height=”400″ column_number=”5″ orderby=”post__in” title_size=”24″ bg_hover_color=”#a67a53″ icon_size=”64″ 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padding_top=”200″ padding_bottom=”200″ margin_bottom=”100″ animation=”fade-in” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”36″ font_weight=”500″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”5″ margin_bottom=”50″ font_family=”none” align=”center” animation=”fade-in”]For Eyes Point of Sale System[/mk_fancy_title][mk_button dimension=”outline” size=”large” letter_spacing=”3″ url=”http://stage.beatsnrice.com/index.php/portfolio-posts/for-eyes-point-of-sale-system/” nofollow=”true” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″ animation=”fade-in” outline_skin=”custom” outline_active_color=”#a67a53″ outline_active_text_color=”#f2e8df”]VIEW CASE STUDY[/mk_button][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”http://stage.beatsnrice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/featured_landscape_v1.png” bg_image_portrait=”http://stage.beatsnrice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/featured_portrait_v1.png” attachment=”fixed” bg_position=”center center” enable_3d=”true” video_color_mask=”rgba(13,13,13,0.95)” video_opacity=”0.9″ min_height=”480″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”200″ padding_bottom=”200″ margin_bottom=”100″ animation=”fade-in” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”36″ font_weight=”500″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”5″ margin_bottom=”50″ font_family=”none” align=”center” animation=”fade-in”]PC Gamer Buyers Guide[/mk_fancy_title][mk_button dimension=”outline” size=”large” letter_spacing=”3″ url=”http://stage.beatsnrice.com/index.php/portfolio-posts/pc-gamer-buyers-guide/” nofollow=”true” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″ animation=”fade-in” outline_skin=”custom” outline_active_color=”#a67a53″ outline_active_text_color=”#f2e8df”]VIEW CASE STUDY[/mk_button][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”http://stage.beatsnrice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gr_featured_001.png” attachment=”fixed” bg_position=”center bottom” enable_3d=”true” video_color_mask=”rgba(13,13,13,0.95)” min_height=”480″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”200″ padding_bottom=”200″ animation=”fade-in” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”36″ font_weight=”500″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”5″ margin_bottom=”50″ font_family=”none” align=”center” animation=”fade-in”]GamesRadar+ Responsive Redesign[/mk_fancy_title][mk_button dimension=”outline” size=”large” letter_spacing=”3″ url=”http://stage.beatsnrice.com/index.php/portfolio-posts/gamesradar/” nofollow=”true” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″ animation=”fade-in” outline_skin=”custom” outline_active_color=”#a67a53″ outline_active_text_color=”#f2e8df”]VIEW CASE STUDY[/mk_button][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section full_width=”true” padding_top=”200″ padding_bottom=”200″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=”true” tag_name=”h3″ color=”#f2e8df” size=”24″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”10″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]Testimonials[/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”25″ thin_single_color=”#a67a53″ thickness=”3″ margin_top=”25″ margin_bottom=”50″ animation=”fade-in”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_testimonials skin=”light” count=”4″ text_color=”#f2e8df” author_color=”#a67a53″ skill_color=”#8c827d” font_size=”32″ font_weight=”300″ text_transform=”none”][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#0d0d0d” full_width=”true” js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”200″ padding_bottom=”200″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=”true” tag_name=”span” color=”#a67a53″ size=”52″ font_weight=”300″ txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]

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If you’re looking for a Seasoned Full Stack UX Designer who enjoys solving design issues, works with authenticity, plays point guard, appreciates form, function, and food – please drop me a line below.

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