Cesar Aguiar

Cesar Aguiar

Product Designer in Abu Dhabi, UAE

About

Product Designer with 16 years of experience specializing in fintech, web3 and secure comms. I partner with founders, product managers, and cross-functional teams to rapidly deliver high-value solutions. My approach combines thorough research, swift prototyping, and data-driven user testing to uncover innovative, user-centric designs that drive product success.

Projects

Ongoing
Design consultant

As an independent consultant I’ve been pairing with teams to help them deliver well-thought and impactful experiences.

Currently I'm in Abu Dhabi supporting the delivery of a series of ultra-secure devices and communication software. My focus is on empowering the in-house design team by streamlining processes for efficient hypothesis validation and seamless handovers to engineering teams.

2023
Deel

Deel revolutionizes global team management with innovative solutions for payroll, hiring, and compliance. As a consultant for their EOR team, I led the discovery phase, conducted in-depth research, and created comprehensive design documentation for a groundbreaking solution enabling worldwide worker benefits enrollment.

2021

Curve is a cutting-edge financial super app that consolidates your credit, debit, and loyalty cards into a single platform. I led the design of several initiatives aimed at increasing Gross Margin, including the research and design effort that resulted in a 31% reduction in support tickets within a single quarter.

2019
Digital14

Led product design for a suite of secure communication solutions, including:

  • Intuitive, end-to-end encrypted messaging and video conferencing applications

  • User-centric 5G smartphone interface with robust security features

  • Accessible dashboard for network security hardware management

Focused on creating seamless user experiences while maintaining stringent security protocols for government and enterprise clients. Key contributions include:

  • Conducted extensive user research and usability testing to inform design decisions

  • Built a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across products

  • Created high-fidelity prototypes and user flows for complex security features

  • Collaborated closely with engineering and security teams to balance usability and security

  • Documented an extensive library of micro-animations and interactions for mobile and web apps.

Work Experience

2024 — Now
Design consultant at Confidential
Abu Dhabi
2023 — 2024
2021 — 2023
2019 — 2021
Lead Product Designer at Digital14
Abu Dhabi
2015 — 2019
Porto, Portugal

I played a key role on researching, conceptualising and designing interface solutions for multiple mobile and web products including e-commerce, sports betting and finance. I was an active part of product discussions and leaded different efforts – design workshops, MVP defining, user testing and development support.

2008 — 2015
Freelance Web Designer
Porto, Portugal

Education

2001 — 2008
Porto Portugal

Degree: Licenciado (Bachelor)

Contact

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