Alek Aune Conrad

Alek Aune Conrad

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Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia

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  • Instituto Nacional de Cancerología
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    Freelance Creative Director & Designer verified_user Verified experience
    Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Self Empoyed, Álvarez Abogados Ambientales S.A.S BIC, Selavy, Punku Peru, Selavy Superfoods
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 2 months)
    • Directed concept and design of a national-scale public exhibition for INC's 100th anniversary. • Led visual narrative, exhibition architecture, and graphic systems aligned with institutional history. • Delivered UX and brand strategy for AI-driven startups, focusing on early-stage product-market fit. • Collaborated with medical, educational, and governmental stakeholders to deliver accessible design, frequently utilizing Microsoft Teams for direct stakeholder and client meetings to ensure effective communication and project alignment. • Utilized my expertise in publishing through teaching Editorial Design, which enhanced my understanding of visual communication and its application in various design projects. Additionally, managed
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    Universidad de los Andes
    UX Designer
    (La Clínica - Arqdis Uniandes), Universidad de los Andes
    Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 (5 months)
    • Designed research-based user flows and prototypes for university-wide digital platforms. • Led UX writing and testing for Financial Aid and Registrar portals; improved accessibility and clarity. • Updated university design system and usability patterns to improve cross-department cohesion. • Initially served as designer, overseeing marketing efforts, including mailing automation, social media promotions, and web content writing, which provided a strong foundation for understanding user engagement. • Later integrated into a larger team, where I took charge of content and UX for the website revamp and overall rebranding, ensuring a cohesive user experience across all digital touchpoints. Additionally, utilized Microsoft Teams t
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    Universidad de los Andes
    Designer & Researcher verified_user Verified experience
    Nodo de Innovación, Universidad de los Andes, Universidad de los Andes
    Jan 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 9 months)
    • Created visual and UX content for graduate admissions and research communications. • Led research and editorial team in academic restructuring efforts across departments. • Increased multiple sites' usability and traffic through interface design and information architecture. Additionally, utilized Microsoft Teams to facilitate collaboration within a hybrid team operating across various countries and time zones, effectively implementing Agile methodology to enhance project management and communication efficiency. Furthermore, organized PAs and Faculty using Notion, which streamlined workflows and improved overall team coordination.
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    Art Director
    "El Vaquero", KitbatUK, El Parpadeo Studios, FreightPOP
    Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 (4 months)
    • Directed visual design, including locations, costumes, and set props, to create a compelling visual narrative. • Built a cohesive visual language that effectively translated the script to the screen, enhancing the storytelling experience. • The film was selected for the Cartagena International Film Festival, showcasing its artistic merit. Additionally, utilized Notion to facilitate collaboration and communication with the crew, streamlining project management and ensuring all team members were aligned throughout the production process.
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    Universidad de los Andes
    Lecturer – Digital Culture & Design
    Facultad de Artes ASAB, Universidad Distrital Bogotá., Universidad de los Andes
    Feb 2022 - Current (4 years 1 month)
    Teaching
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    Design & Social Media Intern
    Payflow (LatAm Launch)
    Feb 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)
    • Managed social platforms and localized campaigns for the Latin American launch. • Contributed to the Financial Education UX module for a wage-on-demand mobile app. Additionally, I utilized Microsoft Teams to effectively lead the startup's launch remotely, collaborating with a multicontinental team and ensuring seamless communication throughout the process.
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    Freelance UX & Visual Designer
    Other Creative LLC, Noble Air, Sisterlove
    Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 3 months)
    • Delivered full-stack design support to NGOs, startups, and small businesses. • Executed UX audits, user interviews, prototyping, and hand-off documentation. • Provided branding, illustration, and explainer videos tailored to multicultural contexts. • Collaborated effectively with a geographically diverse US-based team using Microsoft Teams, enhancing communication and project coordination in a remote work environment.
  • Universidad de los Andes
    Professor Assistant
    Universidad de los Andes
    Jul 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 6 months)
    • Assisted in curriculum design, lectures, and grading in undergraduate design courses, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience for students. • Supported academic reform with syllabus development and interim teaching, enhancing the overall quality of the program. Additionally, I utilized my knowledge of graphic design by teaching the basics of graphic design, composition, Adobe Suite, and typography in two of the courses where I served as a Professor Assistant, thereby enriching the curriculum and providing students with essential skills in the field. Furthermore, I leveraged my experience in online tutoring, having supported students through hybrid courses during the pandemic, which allowed me to effectively engage with students an
Education verified_user 9% verified
  • California Institute of the Arts
    UI/UX Specialization
    California Institute of the Arts
    Oct 2024 - Current (1 year 5 months)
  • Udemy
    Fundamentals of Object-Oriented UX
    Udemy
    Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)
  • Copenhagen Business School
    AI and the Illusion of Intelligence
    Copenhagen Business School
    Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)
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    Open Source Research
    Bellingcat
    Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    Digital Humanities Coursework
    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 (5 months)
  • University of Michigan
    UX Research at Scale
    University of Michigan
    Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)
  • Bard College
    EHCN Global Fellow
    Bard College
    Jun 2023 - Feb 2024 (9 months)
  • Bard College
    Digital Playgrounds
    Bard College
    May 2023 - Jan 2024 (9 months)
  • Universidad de los Andes
    Master's in Digital Humanities verified_user Verified experience
    Universidad de los Andes
    Feb 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 9 months)
  • Google
    Foundations of UX Design –
    Google
    Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 (2 months)
  • Universidad de los Andes
    Bachelor's in Design
    Universidad de los Andes
    Feb 2018 - Jun 2022 (4 years 5 months)
  • Universidad de los Andes
    Design
    Universidad de los Andes
Publications verified_user 0% verified
  • Universidad de los Andes
    Moral Jaws analyzing phrenological iconography in Internet memes
    Universidad de los Andes
    Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (7 months)
  • Universidad de los Andes
    Meme Studies- An Internet literacy tool
    Universidad de los Andes
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (1 year)