# Ian Sagabaen

> User Experience (UX) designer

Profile: https://flows.cv/ian

Passionate about simplifying enterprise tools through design and mentoring future UX leaders. I'm a UX design lead who simplifies the complexity of enterprise tools through product design. With nearly two decades of experience, empathy drives my design process that enables employee productivity. I'm passionate about mentoring and fostering the next generation of UX leaders. I share my knowledge and experience with aspiring designers through talks and workshops, covering topics like Figma best practices, Google design sprints, and effective collaboration between software engineers and UX designers. I've mentored aspiring UX professionals through various programs at Google. My dedication extends to fostering a collaborative ecosystem, software hosting events, and facilitating knowledge sharing. Let's connect and empower the next generation of UX talent together!

## Work Experience
### User Experience Designer @ Google
Jan 2017 – Invalid Date | Sunnyvale, California, United States
Led design of customer support platform, created design system, launched sales platform, and drove system transitions.

### Art Docent @ Los Altos Art Docents
Jan 2018 – Invalid Date | Los Altos, California, United States
Delivered art education to elementary school classrooms, prepared monthly art projects, and fostered student creativity.

### UX Design Coordinator @ Google
Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Sunnyvale, California, United States
Developed internal tools, established UX documentation, and facilitated design sprints.

### Product Design Contractor @ Facebook
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Menlo Park, California, United States
Led design of sales tools, supplemented interface guidelines, and conducted user testing.

### Owner, UI/UX Designer, Graphic Designer, Photographer @ Sagacity Creative
Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 | San Jose, California, United States
Created websites, developed design campaigns, and worked with international clients.

### Lead Visual Designer @ RightNow
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | San Jose, California, United States
Collaborated on design deliverables, developed UI kit, and worked with cross-functional teams.

### UI Designer @ Spray Web Applications
Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | San Jose, California, United States
Designed web and mobile app experiences, created responsive designs, and provided usability consulting.

### Graphic Designer @ Screenprinting, Inc.
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | South San Francisco, California, United States
Developed brand identities, conducted user research, and created graphic designs for various media.

### Graphic Designer @ Ogilvy
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | San Francisco, United States
Created custom artwork and website designs, developed corporate branding.

### Graphic Designer, Web Producer, Photographer @ Unnamed Company
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | Palo Alto, California, United States
Created custom design work, collaborated with marketing departments, and developed branding.


## Education
### Bachelor's
San Jose State University
Jan 2001 – Jan 2006

### Certificate
San Francisco State University

### Exchange Program
Okayama University
Jan 2003 – Jan 2004


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iansagabaen/
- Email: mailto:ian@placeholder.flows.cv

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Last updated: 2026-02-03