Restaurant entrepreneur-turned

Product Designer

Product Designer

Most days I'm:

  • Bridging user needs and business goals

  • Turning problems into opportunities

  • Channeling creativity into dance

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Restaurant entrepreneur-turned

Product Designer

Francisco Cardenas

Executive Director, Brand Integration at LERMA/ Agency
"Paolo came in hot! His presence was requested by many agency departments."

"Paolo came to us as a UX/UI lead at a time when LERMA/ was evolving from working with external trusted partners to supporting an in-house ongoing practice. His expertise and energy came in at the right moment and time helping us build numerous digital experiences while establishing workflow best practices. This mindset went beyond the digital department to other areas of the agency including planning, creative, and production."

Grace Chen

UX Designer at Ocient
"He can create designs rapidly in a fast-paced environment."

"Paolo is a hard-working UX designer that delivers high-quality design work. He is dynamic and capable, and he's always willing to provide help and support when the team needed it."

Kristianne Jaca

UX/UI Designer at The Abbi Agency
"Paolo is a true professional, team player, and great leader."

"Paolo is a stand out UX Designer that I had the pleasure of working with on a redesign project for the Salvation Army. He always demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and effectively delegated tasks, always ensuring we met our goals during meetings while keeping things centered around the user… I highly recommend him for any team, and I doubt he will disappoint any expectations."

Channing Porter

Partnerships Manager at Pause Breathwork
"He has all the qualities you hope for in a designer."

"He asks the important questions in meetings that steers and guides the team, he is organized, he can articulate the team ideas and thoughts to concise actionable steps, and he can communicate with the stakeholder and present designs in a digestible manner."

Francisco Cardenas

Executive Director, Brand Integration at LERMA/ Agency
"Paolo came in hot! His presence was requested by many agency departments."

"Paolo came to us as a UX/UI lead at a time when LERMA/ was evolving from working with external trusted partners to supporting an in-house ongoing practice. His expertise and energy came in at the right moment and time helping us build numerous digital experiences while establishing workflow best practices. This mindset went beyond the digital department to other areas of the agency including planning, creative, and production."

Kristianne Jaca

UX/UI Designer at The Abbi Agency
"Paolo is a true professional, team player, and great leader."

"Paolo is a stand out UX Designer that I had the pleasure of working with on a redesign project for the Salvation Army. He always demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and effectively delegated tasks, always ensuring we met our goals during meetings while keeping things centered around the user… I highly recommend him for any team, and I doubt he will disappoint any expectations."

Grace Chen

UX Designer at Ocient
"He can create designs rapidly in a fast-paced environment."

"Paolo is a hard-working UX designer that delivers high-quality design work. He is dynamic and capable, and he's always willing to provide help and support when the team needed it."

Channing Porter

Partnerships Manager at Pause Breathwork
"He has all the qualities you hope for in a designer."

"He asks the important questions in meetings that steers and guides the team, he is organized, he can articulate the team ideas and thoughts to concise actionable steps, and he can communicate with the stakeholder and present designs in a digestible manner."

Designer. Dancer. Storyteller.

From Dallas, Texas, I’m an entrepreneur turned-product designer. When I ran my business, I discovered the joy of designing my employee and customer experiences by listening and problem-solving.



Previously, I've designed for SaaS companies, TV shows, and retailers. I'm especially interested in restaurant, educational, and health & wellness products.

When I'm not designing or working on my next project, you can find me:

  • Competing at dance competitions (like in the Olympics!)

  • Practicing hand balance (one arm handstand next)

  • Traveling around the world (next stop, Japan)

If you're as passionate about fresh ideas and topics as I am, let's have a chat!

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Thank you for dropping by, let's chat soon!

paolodeleon.1996@gmail.com

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Thank you for dropping by, let's chat soon!

paolodeleon.1996@gmail.com

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