LUCIA BUSTAMANTE

About Me

Born and raised in Montevideo, Uruguay, I have a robust background spanning 11 years in the software industry and more than two decades as a graphic designer. I'm dedicated to pioneering innovation by integrating human-centered design principles, developing talented design teams, and creating products that are not only user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing but also aligned with business goals. I am adept at overseeing and facilitating effective collaboration among Design, Research, and Engineering teams.


My background encompasses a blend of technical understanding and design expertise. My Bachelor's degree in Computer Processing (2003) provides me with a good foundation in software development, while my degrees in Graphic Design (2005) and Industrial Design (2012), along with a Global MBA (2025), have honed my strategic design thinking and business acumen. This combination allows me to effectively bridge the gap between design, technology, and business objectives.


Throughout my career, I have consistently driven innovation by integrating human-centered design principles into a diverse range of products, spanning AI, enterprise SaaS, B2B, B2C, and B2G across various industries, including Food and Beverage, Fashion, Real Estate, Wellness, Government, Pharmaceutical, Medical Cosmetology, and Voice AI.


Having worked in agencies, startups, and technology companies, I've developed a strong capacity for adapting to various contexts. I excel at managing demanding deadlines, shifting effortlessly between detailed execution and effective delegation, and maintaining both a zoomed-in and zoomed-out perspective.


I'm deeply interested in volunteering for causes that promote gender equality. My personal experience navigating a male-dominated field and the challenges of being a woman in technology inspired me to found Mujeres IT, a community dedicated to women in tech.


Outside work, I enjoy playing video games, traveling, taking photos, and making creamy cappuccinos.  Oh, and I'm learning Japanese.


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“Redefine Possible” courtesy of Google Women Techmakers Uruguay

Design Principles

Design for scale


Design that is crafted with the future in mind, ensuring products can grow and evolve seamlessly within a dynamic visual and interactive ecosystem. Scalability prioritized as a core quality attribute from conception.

Design enhances human capabilities

  • Design that is created to amplify human potential, increasing task effectiveness by focusing on the user journey. Technology is leveraged to expand or intelligently automate user tasks, not replace human insight.

Designer’s intuition


The unique insight of designers is trusted and valued. While grounded in data and evidence, design decisions are also guided by experienced intuition, ensuring optimal outcomes for users.

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What do I bring to the table?

Design vision

In constant search for innovative designs that add value and drive the business forward, embodying design principles and commitment to redefining the product experience through design.

Design strategy

I can develop UX roadmaps with short-term experiments and long-term initiatives to achieve business goals, collaborating closely with cross-functional team members.


Design oversight

I lead execution, culture, process, and outcomes and oversee multiple experiments, projects, and design initiatives.

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email@domain.com

000-000-000


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Team growth

I manage and nurture the growth of IC Product Designers, providing coaching and mentorship to develop their skills and align their contributions.

Boost efficiency

Collaborate with design leadership to continuously evolve and enhance our design tools, operations, and processes to boost efficiency, creativity, and consistency across the design function.




Contact

email@domain.com

000-000-000


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