Me diving in the Cayman Islands, 2017.

Scuba diving in the Cayman Islands, 2017

I design beautiful interfaces and craft intuitive experiences

About

Hello! I’m André Manfrini Garcia, a 38-year-old UI/UX designer from Brazil, now based in Costa Mesa, California. I’ve been creating websites since my early 20s, turning my artistic passions into a professional craft.

My career began in 2008, blending design with frontend development—a combination that gave me a deep understanding of how to create interfaces that are not only beautiful and intuitive but also easy to build and maintain. Over the years, my focus has evolved, and I now specialize in UI/UX design, with an emphasis on interface design for web applications. My expertise lies in crafting seamless, user-friendly digital experiences that balance aesthetics and functionality.

Beyond design, I’m a musician and an avid analog photography enthusiast. I love spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, camping, diving or just exploring new places.

Projects

Here’s a selection of projects where i was responsible for the Design

It’s not ordered chronologically, read Experience below for more on that.

Digital dashboard interface with various charts, graphs, and navigation menus on a blue and purple themed design. The interface includes sections for clusters, metrics, submissions, and tickets. The sign-in form and navigation sidebar are visible.
UI design template featuring color palettes, forms, and widgets.
Mobile app interface showing a sign-in screen with email, Google, GitHub, and GitLab login options. Adjacent screens display a menu with navigation options like Dashboard, Clusters, and Support, and a list of clusters with their status indicators suc
Vantage logo with gradient V and font style options on display
A digital whiteboard displaying UX/UI design strategies, personas, user journey maps, brainstorming sessions, and matrices for design planning and rebranding.

2022/2025 - Vantage Compute

Vantage Compute is a platform developed by Omnivector that enables individuals and organizations to run simulations efficiently using hybrid compute. I joined Omnivector when Vantage was still just an idea, serving as the Lead UI/UX Designer. My role extended beyond establishing a design methodology for the company—I was responsible for building Vantage from the ground up. This included everything from branding to user research, mapping workflows, defining personas, wireframing, and creating and maintaining the design system. Additionally, I translated user needs into well-structured designs, ensuring an intuitive experience by continuously iterating through feedback rounds with the entire team.

https://www.vantagecompute.ai

Webpage design with elements for domain search, market, and customer support, featuring promotional text, images, and contact options.
Domain marketplace website displaying available "cupcakes" related domain names and prices, including options such as cupcakes.co, cupcakes.me, and cupcakes.xyz.
Web page design for a domain marketplace platform, showcasing features like easy domain management, selling options, and user-friendly interface. Includes text about joining the market, domain listing, and a call to action for starting to sell domain
Web interface showing login and signup options with fields for email, password, and account creation details. Includes black and green color scheme with "Uni" branding.
Fashion designer profile card featuring a woman wearing a colorful headwrap and jewelry, with text information and icons for social media contact.
Photo of a performer on stage raising their hand and holding a microphone, surrounded by colorful smoke, with a website design featuring the name Ben Howittz, labeled as an artist and producer, accompanied by a profile picture and contact information
Minimalist portfolio design for Kat Cruz, interior decorator, featuring text, flowers, and contact icons.

2015/2019 - Uniregistry

Uniregistry was a retail domain name registrar and web services provider based in the Cayman Islands. In February 2020, it was acquired by GoDaddy.

As the Lead UI/UX Designer, I was responsible for executing all visual design stages, from concept to final hand-off to engineering, while also handling frontend development. Some of the initiatives designed by me were: Postboard, designing the interface for single-page website templates and implementing the frontend markup. Uniregistry Market, a domain name buying and selling platform, I led the interface design and frontend development. Additionally, I contributed to Uniregistry’s Domain Transfers System (Resolution Center), improving the user experience for trouble shooting issues with multiple domain transfers.

Logo designs for 'CAFFENOL' with coffee beans and color palette.
Close-up of coffee beans with "Caffenol" logo.
Magazine layout with text, abstract design, and 'Caffenol' title
Graphic layout of information page with orange and black theme, featuring headings, text, icons, and contact details. Some Latin placeholder text is visible, and the page includes sections on coffee and vitamin C.
Mobile app interface for Caffenol with coffee beans background, menu options in Portuguese, and contact information.

2017 - Caffenol.com.br

Caffenol.com.br is a practical, step-by-step visual and interactive guide for developing analog film at home using a coffee based film developer called Caffenol. Designed for beginners, it provides key information and clear explanations to help users achieve great results in home film development.

This project was my graduation thesis for my Design Bachelor’s at UNESP, Brazil. It incorporates advanced JavaScript animations that are synchronized with user scroll interactions, creating an engaging and immersive experience. All images and textures used in the design were sourced from my own film photography, shot in Brazilian colonial coffee farms, adding authenticity and a deep connection to the subject matter.

https://caffenol.com.br

Dashboard interface with domain management statistics, including group breakdown, TLD breakdown, and activity status. Displays charts, action items, and domain overview. Sidebar with user information and navigation links on the left.
Website mockup for Brandsight showcasing technology services, featuring sections on technology, experience, and focus with a demo request option.

2018 - Brandsight

Brandsight was a corporate-focused sub-product of Uniregistry, designed to help businesses efficiently manage their domain portfolios. As the Lead UI/UX Designer, I was responsible for crafting an intuitive and scalable interface tailored to corporate users. I designed the main web application and corporate website, ensuring a seamless experience for domain registration, tracking, and management. My work on Brandsight balanced functionality with a polished user experience, aligning with the needs of enterprise clients handling large-scale domain operations.

Logo design for Dolphin Point Club with abstract dolphin and wave graphic, typography details, color codes, and leaf motif."}
Website design layout for Dolphin Point Club featuring luxury properties, floor plans, and gallery images. Includes sections for location, rooftop restaurant, and contact information. Aerial view and interior photos present modern architecture and am
Mockup of a luxury resort website showcasing beachfront accommodations, a scenic view from a balcony, a food spread, and amenities at Rum Point Club Residences in Grand Cayman.
Collage of construction and design website displaying various projects by Warren Greene, Ltd.
"beRevolutionarie" logo design featuring a mountain graphic, font styles and color palette samples."

2016/2020 - Freelance projects

From 2016 to 2020, while living in the Cayman Islands, I took on several freelance web design projects. Here’s a selection of a few that I’m particularly proud of.

I’m a musician, photographer, and graphic artist, always exploring new ways to express myself

Education

Graphic Design, Bachelor’s degree - UNESP
2010 - 2015, Bauru, São Paulo - Brazil
Graduated top 10 of my class with honours.

Fluent English (Toefl IBT, score 112/120)

Skills

UI/UX Designer
Specialized in designing web applications and building design systems that create cohesive and intuitive user experiences. Focused on crafting interfaces that are both visually appealing and highly functional, always with the end-user experience in mind.

Graphic Designer
Experienced in branding, print design, and graphic content creation—ranging from magazines and banners to posters and illustration. Graphic design has been a core part of my professional journey.

Frontend Developer
While I no longer actively develop professionally, my extensive background in frontend development has equipped me with the ability to design interfaces that are easy to build and maintain. My expertise in HTML5, CSS3 (including Sass and Less), and JavaScript (including React, Node, and jQuery) informs my design approach, ensuring seamless collaboration with developers and efficient, scalable solutions.

Experience

Omnivector
2022 - 2025, Contractor (remote)

At Omnivector, my role was not only to establish a design methodology for the company but also to build the Vantage Compute application from the ground up. This included everything from branding to user research, mapping workflows, defining user personas, wireframing, creating and maintaining the design system, and designing the layout for every section of the application.

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Kobe
2021 - 2023, Brazil (remote)

At Kobe, my role involved designing intuitive user interfaces, lead projects abroad, collaborate with teams, and ensure visual consistency as a Senior UI Designer for one of the company’s main clients, Omnivector.

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Kyte
2021, Brazil (remote)

At Kyte, my role involved everything from evaluating user requirements to designing workflows, wireframes, and high-fidelity experiences. I was responsible for designing new user journeys within the application, as well as creating and maintaining the company’s design system across multiple platforms (mobile, tablet, and web).

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Upoutsourcing
2020 - 2021, Brazil (remote)

At Upoutsourcing, I designed web and app interfaces for one of the company’s key clients. My work included conducting research, creating wireframes, and developing high-fidelity mockups. I focused on ensuring a consistent experience across platforms, collaborating closely with developers and QAs to ensure optimal delivery.

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Uniregistry ( In February 2020, Uniregistry was acquired by GoDaddy )
2014 - 2019, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

At Uni, I was responsible for developing the UI brand guidelines and executing all visual design stages, from concept to final hand-off to engineering. Additionally, I handled the markup and code semantics for the company’s main products.

Postboard (2018) – Designed UI/UX for single-page website templates and created the frontend markup.
Brandsight (2018) – Designed UI/UX for the corporate domain manager and registrar web application and corporate website, also responsible for frontend markup.
Uniregistry Market (2017) – Designed UI/UX for the domain buy/sell platform, responsible for frontend markup.
Other relevant projects: Domain transfers system (Resolution center).

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Finch Solutions
2011 - 2014, Brazil

At Finch, I managed a team of 4 frontend developers and over 30 projects, providing guidance to both the team and clients to ensure high-quality, user-focused applications. Also, designed interfaces and developed frontend code for the company’s core products: Trio/CMS and Monitoro/Web Analytics.

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Arca Solutions
2008 - 2011, Brazil

At Arca, I led a team of 10 designers across Brazil, the USA, and the Philippines, overseeing project goals and delivery. I was also responsible for managing several high-profile projects, including Copybook portals and eDirectory.com. Also, I designed interfaces and developed the frontend code for the company’s flagship product eDirectory.com and ChangeRequest.