Hello! I'm Ernesto M.I., a UX designer with a therapist’s instincts: I make complex systems feel human. My background in behavioral health and evaluation trained me to listen for what people mean, not just what they say, then translate those needs into clear, elegant interfaces. I build with rigor and empathy in equal measure, so the first impression is beauty, and the second is, inevitably, “oh, that was smart.”

My work lives where care, information, and trust meet. I design accessible products, often in healthcare and public-interest spaces, and I care deeply about how design can inform, protect, and reduce noise. I favor structure that breathes: strong grids, Gestalt principles, and typography that guides without shouting. I enjoy design systems because they turn good decisions into repeatable ones, and they let teams move quickly without losing clarity or craft.

Before design, I worked in integrated primary care, evaluation, and data storytelling. That experience grounds my process: ask sharp questions, map the real constraints, test with real people, iterate until the friction is gone. I have led the design of a county mental health resources app, created a lean system for a conceptual health product called Palladium, and collaborated across engineering, clinical, and stakeholder teams. I am bilingual, research-literate, and comfortable moving from discovery to high-fidelity delivery.

Working with me is calm and exacting. I value evidence over hype, outcomes over theatrics, and polish you can feel. I design for comprehension, dignity, and trust, and I measure success by what people can do with ease. If you are building something that should be beautiful, credible, and clear, we will get along.