Jose Rodriguez
Designing thoughtful products that help people navigate complexity.
I design products that help people make confident decisions in complex environments. My work has spanned AI-assisted educational tools, healthcare experiences, and consumer products, where I've partnered with cross-functional teams to transform ambiguity and research into intuitive digital experiences. Before transitioning into product design, I studied and practiced architecture, a foundation that continues to shape how I approach systems, collaboration, and human-centered problem solving.
MY JOUNRNEY
2017 - 2022
Architecture
Learning to design spaces around human behavior.
Rather than thinking about buildings alone, I became fascinated by how environments influence the way people think, move, communicate, and make decisions.
2023 - 2024
Transition into Product Design
I realized I was most energized by designing experiences rather than physical structures.
That curiosity led me toward digital products where research, iteration, and collaboration happen continuously. Product design combines everything I enjoy most.
2025
UX/UI Intern at Fingerpaint Group
My first experience in the professional UX/Product Design world.
I worked in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment where design decisions needed to balance business goals, user needs, technical constraints on top of regulatory considerations.
2025 - 2026
UX/UI Intern at RightOn Education
Worked on AI-assisted tools that support teachers in creating educational content.
Working with RightOn taught me that good AI experiences aren't about automation, but about helping users feel informed, in control, and confident throughout the experience.
In my off time
Photography
I like photographing places when I travel, but I'm just as interested in the ordinary places in between. I'm drawn to small details, interesting compositions, and the ways people use a space. It’s become a way for me to slow down and pay attention to things I might otherwise pass by.
Football (Soccer)
I'm an avid football fan and always stay updated on my favorite team. I most enjoy the camaraderie we fans have with each other whether we win or loose. When the weather is nice, I enjoy scoring a few goals myself.
Learning Japanese
I've been learning Japanese for several years through self-study. It's been a slow process, but that's part of what I enjoy about it. Learning a language has pushed me to become comfortable not understanding everything immediately and to keep going until things start to make sense.
Let's Connect
I'm still early in my career, which is something I genuinely value. Every project has challenged me to rethink assumptions, strengthen my design process, and learn from peers with different perspectives. I'm looking for an environment where curiosity, collaboration, and thoughtful product design are valued and where I can continue growing while helping build products that make a meaningful difference for the people who use them.