About me
Jerry Garay
Ten years designing enterprise products, and a growing conviction that designers should be closer to what ships
I've spent most of my career on enterprise systems, from payment infrastructure to clinical trial platforms to design systems built for scale. My current focus is functional prototyping, producing tested, working applications rather than static handoffs.
what I can do for you
As a digital designer, I am a visual storyteller, crafting experiences that connect deeply and spark creativity.
1. Functional Prototyping
Real applications built for user testing, not clickable mockups
Claude, Gemini, and Cursor directed through the full build
Agentic workflows built into the product lifecycle
A documented practice, not a pile of one-off experiments
2. Design Systems
Variable structures and token architecture
Component libraries with full state and variant coverage
Translate design system intent into machine-readable context agents actually follow
Owned an enterprise email design system end to end
3. Design to Development
Specs written for how engineers actually build
Design validation through implementation and QA
Working knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Ten years embedded with engineering teams, not throwing files over a wall
4. UX & PRODUCT DESIGN
End-to-end flows for web and mobile products
Dashboards, data tools, and internal platforms
Led a 14-month ML project at Capital One — 40% faster associate onboarding
NN/g certified. User interviews, usability testing, synthesis to design decisions
1. Functional Prototyping
Real applications built for user testing, not clickable mockups
Claude, Gemini, and Cursor directed through the full build
Agentic workflows built into the product lifecycle
A documented practice, not a pile of one-off experiments
2. Design Systems
Variable structures and token architecture
Component libraries with full state and variant coverage
Translate design system intent into machine-readable context agents actually follow
Owned an enterprise email design system end to end
3. Design to Development
Specs written for how engineers actually build
Design validation through implementation and QA
Working knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Ten years embedded with engineering teams, not throwing files over a wall
4. UX & PRODUCT DESIGN
End-to-end flows for web and mobile products
Dashboards, data tools, and internal platforms
Led a 14-month ML project at Capital One — 40% faster associate onboarding
NN/g certified. User interviews, usability testing, synthesis to design decisions
1. Functional Prototyping
Real applications built for user testing, not clickable mockups
Claude, Gemini, and Cursor directed through the full build
Agentic workflows built into the product lifecycle
A documented practice, not a pile of one-off experiments
2. Design Systems
Variable structures and token architecture
Component libraries with full state and variant coverage
Translate design system intent into machine-readable context agents actually follow
Owned an enterprise email design system end to end
3. Design to Development
Specs written for how engineers actually build
Design validation through implementation and QA
Working knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Ten years embedded with engineering teams, not throwing files over a wall
4. UX & PRODUCT DESIGN
End-to-end flows for web and mobile products
Dashboards, data tools, and internal platforms
Led a 14-month ML project at Capital One — 40% faster associate onboarding
NN/g certified. User interviews, usability testing, synthesis to design decisions
Discover My Journey in Design
From curious creator to full-time designer, my path has been shaped by a passion for crafting purposeful, user-centered digital experiences—blending storytelling, structure, and design into every project.
Founder Designer
Senfold Studio
2025 - Present
Founder Designer
Senfold Studio
2025 - Present
Founder Designer
Senfold Studio
2025 - Present
Senior Product Designer
Best Buy
2022 - 2025
Senior Product Designer
Best Buy
2022 - 2025
Senior Product Designer
Best Buy
2022 - 2025
UX Designer
Medidata Solutions
2021 - 2022
UX Designer
Medidata Solutions
2021 - 2022
UX Designer
Medidata Solutions
2021 - 2022
Senior Product Designer
Juva Health
2020 - 2021
Senior Product Designer
Juva Health
2020 - 2021
Senior Product Designer
Juva Health
2020 - 2021
Senior UX Designer
Shift 4 Payments
2018 - 2020
Senior UX Designer
Shift 4 Payments
2018 - 2020
Senior UX Designer
Shift 4 Payments
2018 - 2020
UX Designer
Capital One
2016-2018
UX Designer
Capital One
2016-2018
UX Designer
Capital One
2016-2018
My Tech Stack
I build with intention. Framer for fast, interactive web design. Figma for clean interfaces. Notion and X for content. Each tool supports how I think, design.
Claude
The build partner. Perfect for turning a spec into a working prototype, writing production components, and pressure-testing an idea before it ships.
Figma
Go-to for UI/UX design. Perfect for wireframing, prototyping, and collaborating in real time.
Framer
Canvas for interactive web design. Perfect for building fast, responsive sites without code. This one included.
Expo Go
Shortcut to real-device testing. Perfect for putting mobile prototypes in someone's hand instead of a frame.
Gemini
A second model with a different set of strengths. I use it for research, long-context reading, and catching what I miss on my own.
Google AI Studio
A testing ground for model behavior. I use it to prototype AI features and see how they respond before designing the interface around them.
Mobbin
A reference library of real product patterns. I check it before reinventing a convention users already understand.
Notion
The home base for research, specs, and project context. I keep it structured so my agents can work from something real.
Design with Strategy and Creativity
My process blends strategy and creativity to address challenges, craft solutions, and deliver designs that effectively communicate your message.
01.
Research & Strategy
In this phase, I dive deep into understanding your business, target audience, and project goals. Through research and strategic planning, I create a clear roadmap to guide the entire design process.
01.
Research & Strategy
In this phase, I dive deep into understanding your business, target audience, and project goals. Through research and strategic planning, I create a clear roadmap to guide the entire design process.
02.
Concept & Ideation
Here, I brainstorm and develop creative concepts that align with your vision. Initial sketches and ideas are refined into tangible wireframes, setting the direction for design and functionality.
02.
Concept & Ideation
Here, I brainstorm and develop creative concepts that align with your vision. Initial sketches and ideas are refined into tangible wireframes, setting the direction for design and functionality.
03.
Feedback & Refinement
Collaboration is key. I review the design with you, gather feedback, and refine the work to align with your expectations and goals. This ensures the design reflects your vision.
03.
Feedback & Refinement
Collaboration is key. I review the design with you, gather feedback, and refine the work to align with your expectations and goals. This ensures the design reflects your vision.
03.
Feedback & Refinement
Collaboration is key. I review the design with you, gather feedback, and refine the work to align with your expectations and goals. This ensures the design reflects your vision.
04.
Testing & Optimization
I conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any performance or usability issues. This phase ensures the design works seamlessly across devices and meets user experience standards.
04.
Testing & Optimization
I conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any performance or usability issues. This phase ensures the design works seamlessly across devices and meets user experience standards.
04.
Testing & Optimization
I conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any performance or usability issues. This phase ensures the design works seamlessly across devices and meets user experience standards.
05.
Launch & Delivery
Once everything is finalized, the project is launched and delivered to you. I also provide guidance or support for ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term success.
05.
Launch & Delivery
Once everything is finalized, the project is launched and delivered to you. I also provide guidance or support for ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term success.
Hi
Hi
Let's work together
Let’s build something impactful together—whether it’s your brand, your website, or your next big idea.
About me
Jerry Garay
Ten years designing enterprise products, and a growing conviction that designers should be closer to what ships
I've spent most of my career on enterprise systems, from payment infrastructure to clinical trial platforms to design systems built for scale. My current focus is functional prototyping, producing tested, working applications rather than static handoffs.
what I can do for you
As a digital designer, I am a visual storyteller, crafting experiences that connect deeply and spark creativity.
1. Functional Prototyping
Real applications built for user testing, not clickable mockups
Claude, Gemini, and Cursor directed through the full build
Agentic workflows built into the product lifecycle
A documented practice, not a pile of one-off experiments
2. Design Systems
Variable structures and token architecture
Component libraries with full state and variant coverage
Translate design system intent into machine-readable context agents actually follow
Owned an enterprise email design system end to end
3. Design to Development
Specs written for how engineers actually build
Design validation through implementation and QA
Working knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Ten years embedded with engineering teams, not throwing files over a wall
4. UX & PRODUCT DESIGN
End-to-end flows for web and mobile products
Dashboards, data tools, and internal platforms
Led a 14-month ML project at Capital One — 40% faster associate onboarding
NN/g certified. User interviews, usability testing, synthesis to design decisions
1. Functional Prototyping
Real applications built for user testing, not clickable mockups
Claude, Gemini, and Cursor directed through the full build
Agentic workflows built into the product lifecycle
A documented practice, not a pile of one-off experiments
2. Design Systems
Variable structures and token architecture
Component libraries with full state and variant coverage
Translate design system intent into machine-readable context agents actually follow
Owned an enterprise email design system end to end
3. Design to Development
Specs written for how engineers actually build
Design validation through implementation and QA
Working knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Ten years embedded with engineering teams, not throwing files over a wall
4. UX & PRODUCT DESIGN
End-to-end flows for web and mobile products
Dashboards, data tools, and internal platforms
Led a 14-month ML project at Capital One — 40% faster associate onboarding
NN/g certified. User interviews, usability testing, synthesis to design decisions
1. Functional Prototyping
Real applications built for user testing, not clickable mockups
Claude, Gemini, and Cursor directed through the full build
Agentic workflows built into the product lifecycle
A documented practice, not a pile of one-off experiments
2. Design Systems
Variable structures and token architecture
Component libraries with full state and variant coverage
Translate design system intent into machine-readable context agents actually follow
Owned an enterprise email design system end to end
3. Design to Development
Specs written for how engineers actually build
Design validation through implementation and QA
Working knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Ten years embedded with engineering teams, not throwing files over a wall
4. UX & PRODUCT DESIGN
End-to-end flows for web and mobile products
Dashboards, data tools, and internal platforms
Led a 14-month ML project at Capital One — 40% faster associate onboarding
NN/g certified. User interviews, usability testing, synthesis to design decisions
Discover My Journey in Design
From curious creator to full-time designer, my path has been shaped by a passion for crafting purposeful, user-centered digital experiences—blending storytelling, structure, and design into every project.
Founder Designer
Senfold Studio
2025 - Present
Founder Designer
Senfold Studio
2025 - Present
Founder Designer
Senfold Studio
2025 - Present
Senior Product Designer
Best Buy
2022 - 2025
Senior Product Designer
Best Buy
2022 - 2025
Senior Product Designer
Best Buy
2022 - 2025
UX Designer
Medidata Solutions
2021 - 2022
UX Designer
Medidata Solutions
2021 - 2022
UX Designer
Medidata Solutions
2021 - 2022
Senior Product Designer
Juva Health
2020 - 2021
Senior Product Designer
Juva Health
2020 - 2021
Senior Product Designer
Juva Health
2020 - 2021
Senior UX Designer
Shift 4 Payments
2018 - 2020
Senior UX Designer
Shift 4 Payments
2018 - 2020
Senior UX Designer
Shift 4 Payments
2018 - 2020
UX Designer
Capital One
2016-2018
UX Designer
Capital One
2016-2018
UX Designer
Capital One
2016-2018
My Tech Stack
I build with intention. Framer for fast, interactive web design. Figma for clean interfaces. Notion and X for content. Each tool supports how I think, design.
Claude
The build partner. Perfect for turning a spec into a working prototype, writing production components, and pressure-testing an idea before it ships.
Figma
Go-to for UI/UX design. Perfect for wireframing, prototyping, and collaborating in real time.
Framer
Canvas for interactive web design. Perfect for building fast, responsive sites without code. This one included.
Expo Go
Shortcut to real-device testing. Perfect for putting mobile prototypes in someone's hand instead of a frame.
Gemini
A second model with a different set of strengths. I use it for research, long-context reading, and catching what I miss on my own.
Google AI Studio
A testing ground for model behavior. I use it to prototype AI features and see how they respond before designing the interface around them.
Mobbin
A reference library of real product patterns. I check it before reinventing a convention users already understand.
Notion
The home base for research, specs, and project context. I keep it structured so my agents can work from something real.
Design with Strategy and Creativity
My process blends strategy and creativity to address challenges, craft solutions, and deliver designs that effectively communicate your message.
01.
Research & Strategy
In this phase, I dive deep into understanding your business, target audience, and project goals. Through research and strategic planning, I create a clear roadmap to guide the entire design process.
01.
Research & Strategy
In this phase, I dive deep into understanding your business, target audience, and project goals. Through research and strategic planning, I create a clear roadmap to guide the entire design process.
02.
Concept & Ideation
Here, I brainstorm and develop creative concepts that align with your vision. Initial sketches and ideas are refined into tangible wireframes, setting the direction for design and functionality.
02.
Concept & Ideation
Here, I brainstorm and develop creative concepts that align with your vision. Initial sketches and ideas are refined into tangible wireframes, setting the direction for design and functionality.
03.
Feedback & Refinement
Collaboration is key. I review the design with you, gather feedback, and refine the work to align with your expectations and goals. This ensures the design reflects your vision.
03.
Feedback & Refinement
Collaboration is key. I review the design with you, gather feedback, and refine the work to align with your expectations and goals. This ensures the design reflects your vision.
03.
Feedback & Refinement
Collaboration is key. I review the design with you, gather feedback, and refine the work to align with your expectations and goals. This ensures the design reflects your vision.
04.
Testing & Optimization
I conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any performance or usability issues. This phase ensures the design works seamlessly across devices and meets user experience standards.
04.
Testing & Optimization
I conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any performance or usability issues. This phase ensures the design works seamlessly across devices and meets user experience standards.
04.
Testing & Optimization
I conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any performance or usability issues. This phase ensures the design works seamlessly across devices and meets user experience standards.
05.
Launch & Delivery
Once everything is finalized, the project is launched and delivered to you. I also provide guidance or support for ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term success.
05.
Launch & Delivery
Once everything is finalized, the project is launched and delivered to you. I also provide guidance or support for ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term success.
Hi
Hi
Let's work together
Let’s build something impactful together—whether it’s your brand, your website, or your next big idea.
About me
Jerry Garay
Ten years designing enterprise products, and a growing conviction that designers should be closer to what ships
I've spent most of my career on enterprise systems, from payment infrastructure to clinical trial platforms to design systems built for scale. My current focus is functional prototyping, producing tested, working applications rather than static handoffs.
what I can do for you
As a digital designer, I am a visual storyteller, crafting experiences that connect deeply and spark creativity.
1. Functional Prototyping
Real applications built for user testing, not clickable mockups
Claude, Gemini, and Cursor directed through the full build
Agentic workflows built into the product lifecycle
A documented practice, not a pile of one-off experiments
2. Design Systems
Variable structures and token architecture
Component libraries with full state and variant coverage
Translate design system intent into machine-readable context agents actually follow
Owned an enterprise email design system end to end
3. Design to Development
Specs written for how engineers actually build
Design validation through implementation and QA
Working knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Ten years embedded with engineering teams, not throwing files over a wall
4. UX & PRODUCT DESIGN
End-to-end flows for web and mobile products
Dashboards, data tools, and internal platforms
Led a 14-month ML project at Capital One — 40% faster associate onboarding
NN/g certified. User interviews, usability testing, synthesis to design decisions
1. Functional Prototyping
Real applications built for user testing, not clickable mockups
Claude, Gemini, and Cursor directed through the full build
Agentic workflows built into the product lifecycle
A documented practice, not a pile of one-off experiments
2. Design Systems
Variable structures and token architecture
Component libraries with full state and variant coverage
Translate design system intent into machine-readable context agents actually follow
Owned an enterprise email design system end to end
3. Design to Development
Specs written for how engineers actually build
Design validation through implementation and QA
Working knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Ten years embedded with engineering teams, not throwing files over a wall
4. UX & PRODUCT DESIGN
End-to-end flows for web and mobile products
Dashboards, data tools, and internal platforms
Led a 14-month ML project at Capital One — 40% faster associate onboarding
NN/g certified. User interviews, usability testing, synthesis to design decisions
1. Functional Prototyping
Real applications built for user testing, not clickable mockups
Claude, Gemini, and Cursor directed through the full build
Agentic workflows built into the product lifecycle
A documented practice, not a pile of one-off experiments
2. Design Systems
Variable structures and token architecture
Component libraries with full state and variant coverage
Translate design system intent into machine-readable context agents actually follow
Owned an enterprise email design system end to end
3. Design to Development
Specs written for how engineers actually build
Design validation through implementation and QA
Working knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Ten years embedded with engineering teams, not throwing files over a wall
4. UX & PRODUCT DESIGN
End-to-end flows for web and mobile products
Dashboards, data tools, and internal platforms
Led a 14-month ML project at Capital One — 40% faster associate onboarding
NN/g certified. User interviews, usability testing, synthesis to design decisions
Discover My Journey in Design
From curious creator to full-time designer, my path has been shaped by a passion for crafting purposeful, user-centered digital experiences—blending storytelling, structure, and design into every project.
Founder Designer
Senfold Studio
2025 - Present
Founder Designer
Senfold Studio
2025 - Present
Founder Designer
Senfold Studio
2025 - Present
Senior Product Designer
Best Buy
2022 - 2025
Senior Product Designer
Best Buy
2022 - 2025
Senior Product Designer
Best Buy
2022 - 2025
UX Designer
Medidata Solutions
2021 - 2022
UX Designer
Medidata Solutions
2021 - 2022
UX Designer
Medidata Solutions
2021 - 2022
Senior Product Designer
Juva Health
2020 - 2021
Senior Product Designer
Juva Health
2020 - 2021
Senior Product Designer
Juva Health
2020 - 2021
Senior UX Designer
Shift 4 Payments
2018 - 2020
Senior UX Designer
Shift 4 Payments
2018 - 2020
Senior UX Designer
Shift 4 Payments
2018 - 2020
UX Designer
Capital One
2016-2018
UX Designer
Capital One
2016-2018
UX Designer
Capital One
2016-2018
My Tech Stack
I build with intention. Framer for fast, interactive web design. Figma for clean interfaces. Notion and X for content. Each tool supports how I think, design.
Claude
The build partner. Perfect for turning a spec into a working prototype, writing production components, and pressure-testing an idea before it ships.
Figma
Go-to for UI/UX design. Perfect for wireframing, prototyping, and collaborating in real time.
Framer
Canvas for interactive web design. Perfect for building fast, responsive sites without code. This one included.
Expo Go
Shortcut to real-device testing. Perfect for putting mobile prototypes in someone's hand instead of a frame.
Gemini
A second model with a different set of strengths. I use it for research, long-context reading, and catching what I miss on my own.
Google AI Studio
A testing ground for model behavior. I use it to prototype AI features and see how they respond before designing the interface around them.
Mobbin
A reference library of real product patterns. I check it before reinventing a convention users already understand.
Notion
The home base for research, specs, and project context. I keep it structured so my agents can work from something real.
Design with Strategy and Creativity
My process blends strategy and creativity to address challenges, craft solutions, and deliver designs that effectively communicate your message.
01.
Research & Strategy
In this phase, I dive deep into understanding your business, target audience, and project goals. Through research and strategic planning, I create a clear roadmap to guide the entire design process.
01.
Research & Strategy
In this phase, I dive deep into understanding your business, target audience, and project goals. Through research and strategic planning, I create a clear roadmap to guide the entire design process.
02.
Concept & Ideation
Here, I brainstorm and develop creative concepts that align with your vision. Initial sketches and ideas are refined into tangible wireframes, setting the direction for design and functionality.
02.
Concept & Ideation
Here, I brainstorm and develop creative concepts that align with your vision. Initial sketches and ideas are refined into tangible wireframes, setting the direction for design and functionality.
03.
Feedback & Refinement
Collaboration is key. I review the design with you, gather feedback, and refine the work to align with your expectations and goals. This ensures the design reflects your vision.
03.
Feedback & Refinement
Collaboration is key. I review the design with you, gather feedback, and refine the work to align with your expectations and goals. This ensures the design reflects your vision.
03.
Feedback & Refinement
Collaboration is key. I review the design with you, gather feedback, and refine the work to align with your expectations and goals. This ensures the design reflects your vision.
04.
Testing & Optimization
I conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any performance or usability issues. This phase ensures the design works seamlessly across devices and meets user experience standards.
04.
Testing & Optimization
I conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any performance or usability issues. This phase ensures the design works seamlessly across devices and meets user experience standards.
04.
Testing & Optimization
I conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any performance or usability issues. This phase ensures the design works seamlessly across devices and meets user experience standards.
05.
Launch & Delivery
Once everything is finalized, the project is launched and delivered to you. I also provide guidance or support for ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term success.
05.
Launch & Delivery
Once everything is finalized, the project is launched and delivered to you. I also provide guidance or support for ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term success.
Hi
Hi
Let's work together
Let’s build something impactful together—whether it’s your brand, your website, or your next big idea.