Introduction
Hello, I'm Ian
I'm a UI/UX designer and full stack developer passionate about crafting digital products that blend aesthetics, functionality, and scalability.
I specialize in designing intuitive experiences and building robust systems that solve real user needs. I believe in the power of user-centered design backed by solid technical architecture.
I believe in the power of user-centered design backed by solid technical architecture.
I prefer to let my work speak for itself—so scroll down and see it in action
ABOUT ME
My Biorgraphy
A UI/UX designer and full stack developer based in Colombia, driven by minimalist design, clean systems, and well-structured code. I specialize in managing, developing, and overseeing high-quality interactive products where user experience and technical architecture go hand in hand.
| Name | Ian Castaño |
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| Birthday | May 24 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Location | Bogotá, Colombia |
| Phone | (+57) 305 7901484 |
| ianfedev@gmail.com | |
| Discord | MomlessTomato |
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Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
( 2018 — 2022 )Interactive Design
I chose to pursue this degree, which has as its strong point the design of experiences through technological products, which I developed throughout my studies and are in my portfolio.
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Bootcamp advanced CSS
( 2019 )To improve the aesthetics of my products and give them a unique touch, I learned advanced CSS in a bootcamp I took early in my career.
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Bootcamp MEAN Stack
( 2017 )I started my career in experience development through self-taught learning, focusing on learning basic web development technologies to be able to materialize my ideas.
Throughout my professional career, I learned various tools that allowed me to play a direct role in product development, as well as how to properly evaluate the management and results of these products in terms of both software quality and user experience.
Portfolio
Some of my projects
(Non-visual-based projects like backends and code projects are in my GitHub
Product design, development
Cocco Panel
Product design, development
Cocco Panel
Problem Statement:
Cocco is a Colombian brand of children's accessories. Its main problem was the lack of software that could track its technical specifications and the cost of its materials for production.
Requirements:
The application requirements were as follows:
- Develop a login with role permission control.
- Develop a record of materials used.
- Develop a record of products with technical sheets and files necessary for production, such as molds, images, and designs.
UX and product design role:
My role as a UX designer was to conduct research on the current functioning of the company's data sheets and prototype custom software, the development stage of which was carried out and validated under my supervision.
Product Design, development
Astrocube Network
Product Design, development
Astrocube Network
Problem statement:
Astrocube Network was an online community for a video game that faced several challenges with its in-game experience. Their greatest need was an intuitive, easy-to-use website that would complement their in-game experience.
The main requirements of the project were the following:
- Being able to log in to the platform with the same account as on the web.
- Have a group and permission management system linked to in-game permissions.
- Have a synchronized in-game penalty and appeal management system.
- Have access to a forum integrated with the platform.
- Have a store integrated with the platform.
- Each user has their profile that reflects basic in-game information..
My role in the project:
My main role in the development of this platform was the complete creation of the web platform (named Polaris) and the backend (named Perseus) that supported the platform.
In-Game Supervision and Development:
Along with this, my supervision of the in-game development team was also essential, creating the necessary tools that would allow communication between the game platform and the web platform, allowing the product to acquire its functional value in record time, having supervised and directly participated in the in-game modifications.
Game Design, game development, XR
SecuriCam
Game Design, game development, XR
SecuriCam
What is Securicam?
Securicam is a video game in an interactive space designed to pedagogically show citizens which intolerant behaviors, which are not necessarily violations, decrease mobility in Colombia.
Project requirements:
- A cooperative space that would allow people to play together.
- Ludic project as part of the goverment effort.
- Ability to win a prize at the end of the game.
My role in the project:
Design of the solution and complete UX investigation towards the final solution, along with real-life control and gameplay development.
Concept Design, development
Animentor
Concept Design, development
Animentor
What is Animentor?:
Animentor is a product I designed for animation students who lack visual references for certain actions.
How does it work?:
Thanks to augmented reality technology and the LiDAR sensor included in the latest generation of iPhones at the time, people can record themselves, and Animentor will automatically motion track a skeleton, whose movements can then be exported to an animation program like Blender.
* Reference image
Development, project management
Gobernemos
Development, project management
Gobernemos
What is Gobernemos?
Gobernemos is a platform developed to promote political participation in Colombia. The original design idea was validated as a mobile app from which people could create requests that can be discussed, commented on, and voted on. Those ideas that are most popular can be evaluated by a council member or a representative of the governor's office.
Development role:
In the development of this application, my role was important in guiding and supervising the development team for the proper implementation of all features. However, I also played a direct role in the development of this application, playing a key role in the constant evaluation of code quality and merging complex features to work seamlessly with the main branch of the app's development.
Concept Design, UI design
Orvibo Revolution
Concept Design, UI design
Orvibo Revolution
Orvibo Revolution is a product concept inspired by the Orvibo brand and developed as a business model that seeks to unite devices from other manufacturers with Orvibo's Smart Home AI ecosystem.
For the development of this concept I implemented three proposals:
Website
Aplicativo web donde se muestra cómo funciona Orvibo Revolution, junto a una lista de proveedores compatibles y soporte para configuración.
Mobile App
An app that functions as a successor to Home AI, designed as a smart home app that provides compatibility with all Google Home or Apple Home Kit devices.
Revolution Go!
An educational app that allows people to learn how to create their own home with Orvibo devices, in addition to creating a gallery with photos from each person who uses the app.
Services
What do I work with?
I help bring your product ideas to life, supervising and contributing to the development of interactive digital solutions that are both user-centered and technically structured.
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Product Design
I research and prototype interactive solutions to existing and non-existing problems of a certain group of people..
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UI/UX Design
I prototype and develop user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and usable experiences that generate special value for their users.
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Project Management
Oversee the correct management of experience design projects, being the perfect link that generates harmony between the ideation and the correct production of a solution.
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Full Stack Development / XR
I have the ability to develop mobile and web platforms and develop experiences in mixed realities, with technologies including JS, Java, Unity, Next, Golang, DevOps tools and many others...
Contact
Let's connect
Whether you have a question, a project in mind, or just want to say hi—feel free to reach out via email, phone, or Discord. I'm always open to meaningful conversations.
