Manuel Astorga Santana

Manuel Astorga Santana is an experienced designer with a diverse background in art direction, UX/UI design, branding, and visual design. Manuel has worked with notable companies such as Withings, CHARLIENUMBERFIVE, and Mast Studio. Manuel has collaborated with clients to develop customized design solutions for various projects and has a network of talented individuals in their collaborative network. Manuel has also worked as a UX/UI designer for APCOA PARKING Holdings GmbH, where they actively participated in cross-functional discussions and conducted research to improve the user experience across multiple European markets. Manuel has a strong background in website design and rebranding projects, demonstrated through their work at contentbird GmbH and Verisana GmbH. Manuel has also held positions as a senior visual designer at OneFootball and as a UX/UI designer at Serial Cut™, where they implemented minimalist and immersive design solutions. Manuel's roles at HolaBrief and Design Sprint Academy involved expanding upon design aesthetics, building and supporting design libraries, and producing content for branding and marketing campaigns. Overall, Manuel has a wealth of experience in designing cohesive and visually appealing solutions for various companies and projects.

Manuel Astorga Santana completed their education in the following institutions and fields of study:

1. UX Design Institute (2019-2020): Manuel obtained a Professional Diploma in UX Design.

2. Zinkproject (2011): Manuel received a Master of Arts (MA) in Art Direction for advertising.

3. Universidad de Málaga (2006-2010): Manuel obtained a degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

In addition to their formal education, Manuel also acquired several certifications, including Human-Computer Interaction - HCI from Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) in 2023, and various Udemy courses such as "Midjourney Pro: Become an AI Art Expert With Version 5.2" and "Figma - UI/UX Design Essential Training". Manuel also holds a Membership Certificate from The Interaction Design Foundation.