Diego Hernandez

Diego Hernandez is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in user experience and design management. Currently serving as a Senior Design Manager at Spotify since July 2021, Diego directed the design of 'Car Thing,' resulting in the sale of 1 million units and a 14% increase in in-car audio consumption. Prior to Spotify, Diego was a Lead UX Designer for Mobile Apps at adidas, successfully launching an e-commerce app that boosted user engagement and new sign-ups, while collaborating with external partners like Google to enhance app features. Diego previously led a research and product design team at Accedo.tv, delivering video streaming apps for major clients in EMEA and LATAM, and has experience as a Graphic Designer at The Climate Group and a Motion Designer at Studiocom. Diego holds degrees in Industrial Design, Digital Media Skills, and Interaction Design with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction from prestigious institutions.