# Alan Quinonez

> Principal UI/UX Designer

Location: Desert Hot Springs, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/alanquinonez

I am an empathic Product Designer with over 15 years of experience in B2C, B2B, SaaS, and non-profit sectors, dedicated to aligning product direction with the evolving needs of end users.

As an active listener, I focus on creating a work environment that emphasizes psychological safety and fosters a culture of trust, interdependence, and kindness.

As a researcher, I enjoy engaging with end users through discovery and evaluative research. I collaborate with my team to identify effective research techniques, co-facilitate sessions, recognize patterns, and summarize insights.

As a designer and problem solver, I serve as a translator and facilitator for people seeking to learn a skill or achieve a specific goal. My mission is to envision creative ways to help them accomplish their objectives with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.

As a member of cross-functional teams comprising Product Management, Engineering, and other UX practitioners, I lead by example, creating deliverables and documentation that clearly communicate the design intent while leveraging established patterns and best practices.

## Work Experience
### Principal UX Designer @ CBRE
Jan 2024 – Present | Remote

### Sr. UX Designer @ CBRE
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Remote

### Sr. Designer @ Files.com
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

### Sr. UX Designer @ Topix
Jan 2013 – Jan 2020 | Palo Alto, California, United States

### UX Designer @ Topix
Jan 2007 – Jan 2013 | Palo Alto, California, United States

### UX Designer @ Knight Ridder
Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 | San Jose, California, United States

### Owner @ Webfluent.net
Jan 2004 – Jan 2007

### Youth Facilitator @ Children's Discovery Museum
Jan 2004 – Jan 2005


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Graphic Design
Universidad de Guadalajara

### Tecnologo en Electronica y Comunicaciones
Centro de Enseñanza Técnica Industrial


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alanrq

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Last updated: 2026-03-31