Arlo Vega

WHO I AM

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I

'm Arlo Vega, a designer who believes every pixel should have a purpose and every brand deserves a story worth telling.

I've spent the last 7 years crafting digital experiences that don't just look good, but feel right. My work lives at the intersection of bold visual design and human-centered thinking. Whether I'm building a brand from the ground up, animating interfaces that breathe, or designing websites that people actually want to explore—I'm all about creating work that resonates.

Based in New York but working with clients worldwide, I approach every project as a chance to push boundaries while staying grounded in what actually works. Design isn't just what I do; it's how I make sense of the world.

MY PROCESS

My design philosophy hinges on empathy, iteration, and innovation. I start with user research interviews, personas, and usability tests—to uncover authentic needs. Using agile workflows, I craft wireframes and prototypes in Figma or Framer, refining through rapid feedback loops.

SKILLS & DISCIPLINES

Visual Design

Digital Experience

Motion & Animation

Creative Direction

Illustration & Graphics

Framer Development

MY EXPERIENCE

Throughout my career, I've worked on various projects, from building scalable systems to designing user-friendly interfaces. Here's a brief overview.

2023 — NOW

Senior Product Designer

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Kryon

Leading design for a suite of creative tools used by over 100K designers. Shipped features that improved user retention by 35% and redesigned the entire onboarding experience.

2023 — NOW

Senior Product Designer

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a parking meter painted on a purple wall

Kryon

Leading design for a suite of creative tools used by over 100K designers. Shipped features that improved user retention by 35% and redesigned the entire onboarding experience.

2020 — 2023

Brand & Digital Designer

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Laake

Worked with startups and established brands to develop identities and digital experiences. Clients included sustainable fashion labels, indie music platforms, and wellness apps.

2020 — 2023

Brand & Digital Designer

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a blue and white deer logo on the side of a building

Laake

Worked with startups and established brands to develop identities and digital experiences. Clients included sustainable fashion labels, indie music platforms, and wellness apps.

2018 — 2020

Freelance Designer

Built my practice from the ground up, collaborating with small businesses, nonprofits, and fellow creatives on branding, web design, and illustration projects.

2018 — 2020

Freelance Designer

Built my practice from the ground up, collaborating with small businesses, nonprofits, and fellow creatives on branding, web design, and illustration projects.

2017 — 2018

Junior Designer

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OpenBloom

Cut my teeth working on fast-paced campaigns for tech and lifestyle brands. Learned to design under pressure and discovered my love for motion design.

2017 — 2018

Junior Designer

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red and white letter m

OpenBloom

Cut my teeth working on fast-paced campaigns for tech and lifestyle brands. Learned to design under pressure and discovered my love for motion design.

MY STACK

Man photographs children leaning out of car window
man writing beside wall with car photos
long-coated brown dog
a man standing on a dock next to a body of water
Man photographs children leaning out of car window
man writing beside wall with car photos
long-coated brown dog
a man standing on a dock next to a body of water
Man photographs children leaning out of car window
man writing beside wall with car photos
long-coated brown dog
a man standing on a dock next to a body of water

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