Aldo Padilla

Aldo Padilla is an accomplished design professional currently serving in a design role at Automattic, known for its work with WordPress, since January 2024. Padilla also functions as an advisor and Head of Experience Design for allUP and is the founder and owner of Habita, overseeing luxury short-term rental experiences in Los Angeles and Kernville since November 2020. Previous experience includes leadership positions at BCG Digital Ventures and Boston Consulting Group, where Padilla contributed as DV Lead Experience Designer, focusing on innovative business solutions. Additional roles include Experience Design Director at R/GA, where Padilla led teams for notable brands like Google and Samsung, and a professorship in Interaction Design at the School of Visual Arts. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Business, Experience Design from VCU Brandcenter and a B.A. in Visual Communication from California State University, Fullerton.