Hey, I'm Diego! 👋

Product Designer

Netherlands 🇳🇱

Bio

I'm a Chilean 🇨🇱 designer living in the Netherlands, a lifelong traveller and a cycling enthusiast.

In 2013 I founded Teamscope, a data collection software for clinical research. In September 2022 Teamscope was acquired by StudyPages.

I'm currently working on Product Alchemy, a one-man UX/UI design agency and Motion Gurus a animation service for startup founders.

When I'm not working, I'm most likely on my bike. That's where I find my essence and easily remind myself that life is amazing.

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Posts

AI will make closed source software obsolete

Generative AI is democratizing knowledge to the point were closed source software will become medieval. I may be wrong but here is my rant on why I think the days of closed source software are counted.

How to Manage a Freelance Product Designers: 9 tips to avoid Costly Mistakes

This article shares 8 simple-to-follow processes to help startup founders and product managers become 10x better at managing the freelance designers.

Cycling from the Netherlands to Lisbon: A journey fueled by hope and intuition

There’s nothing I love more than the freedom of cycling into the unknown. On August 1st, I set off from my home in the Netherlands, and 30 days later, I arrived in Lisbon, Portugal. Here’s the story of why I embarked on this adventure, the self-imposed rules that shaped it, and the lessons I discovered along the way.

Why I love to take cold showers: My 4 Favorite Benefits

Fostering my love for cold showers has transformed my life. I've completed two full-year cold shower challenges, and no matter how many times I do them, my body never becomes numb to them.

My 6 tactics to easily get UX/UI design freelance clients

In Nov 2022 I launched Product Alchemy, my one-man design agency. Within 3 months I took it from 0 to 15k MRR. Here are my 6 tactics that make it easy to get new clients.

2023: Revenue, what worked, didn't and what's next

In 2023, my design agency, Product Alchemy, earned €77k. In this article I break down, what worked, what didn't and what's next.

My Beloved Bhutan

The first time I came to Bhutan was in 2017, I was 29 back then. It was 4 month trip that changed my life for ever. When I left in 2017 I promised myself I would one day go back.

5 ways to improve your product's UX without a designer

The learning curve to designing pixel perfect UI isn't a short one but the mindset that a UX/UI designer applies everyday is something anyone can start doing today.

Conducting a UX Audit: Rapid Guide for UX Designers

A UX audit is likely one of my favourite tasks as a UX/UI designer. It allows me in a few hours to take a deep dive into an existing platform or app, look for opportunities for improvement and turn them into stunning new designs.

Opportunity Solution Tree: Quick Summary (Free Template Incl.)

The opportunity solution tree helps product teams define a desired outcome and map the opportunities and solutions that can help solve that outcome.

Selling my startup on Acquire.com: Key things to know before

In September 2022, I sold Teamscope to StudyPages. This was the first time I sold a business, and I did it via Acquire.com, a platform that connects founders looking to sell with potential buyers. In this post, I shared what I learned along the way and what I wish I knew before.

Composable UX: How to make easier-to-use products

During the first decade of my life, I played with legos for thousands of hours. What makes legos magical is that you can compose different generic pieces into a creation that feels like your own. Products that can do the same thing, be composable, are easier to use and give their users a unique sense of ownership.

Design subscriptions: Benefits over traditional billing

There are two common ways to charge freelance work: a fixed price per project or an hourly rate. Both models can create unnecessary tension and hurt a business relationship. Are you looking for a more innovative way? Try a design subscription.

Product Alchemy: Launching my new design subscription

This month I launched Product Alchemy, a service for startups where they can request unlimited UX/UI tasks for a flat monthly subscription. In this post I go through what inspired me to launch this new business, what I've learned so far and what are my next steps.

Shape Up Method: Quick Guide for Startup Founders

You've tried Scrum and your team is still not delivering on time? Users keep reporting bugs that never get fixed? Then I have good news for you. It's called Shape Up and it might be the perfect fit for your team.