# Professional Profile | Said Suárez

> Said Suárez is a graphic designer, UX/UI design leader, and front-end developer based in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. His work connects visual design, user experience, technology, and business needs to create functional, consistent, and people-centered digital solutions.

## About

Said studied Graphic Design at Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar. He has more than 15 years of experience spanning graphic design, web design, front-end development, user experience, branding, art direction, content management systems, and digital products.

Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of design and technology. His approach combines visual thinking, technical judgment, and applied artificial intelligence to translate business requirements into clear identities, interfaces, and digital experiences.

## Professional Focus

- Branding and visual identity
- UX/UI design and product design
- Web design and front-end development
- Design systems and reusable component architecture
- Drupal, Acquia Site Studio, and WordPress
- Digital products and content management platforms
- SEO, content architecture, and e-commerce
- Responsible use of artificial intelligence in design and production workflows
- Team leadership and collaboration between design, product, and engineering

## Experience Highlights

- At Esinergia SAS, Said has designed and developed digital experiences for organizations including Universidad de los Andes, Universidad de La Sabana, El Espectador, and Liberty Seguros. His work has included UX/UI design, front-end implementation, design systems, Drupal, and Acquia Site Studio.
- His international experience includes work connected to environmental and sustainability initiatives such as Stand for Trees, Meta Carbon in the United States, and EcoClaim in Canada.
- At La Creativita Design Studio, he worked as Art Director and Webmaster, contributing to creative direction, branding, websites, e-commerce projects, hosting support, and advertising photography.
- At Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, he worked in institutional web management, web design, graphic design, and digital resources for education.
- At SLCaribe, the Caribbean Free Software Promotion Association, he worked as Digital Media Coordinator.
- He has also worked in web programming, editorial design, advertising design, and digital content production for organizations in Cartagena and Bogotá.

## Education and Credentials

- Graphic Design, Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar.
- Acquia certification as a Drupal Site Builder.
- Acquia Site Studio Developer certification.
- Speaker at three editions of the Latin American Free Software Installation Festival, FLISOL, presenting on the use of open-source tools in graphic design.
- Native Spanish and professional English.

## Professional Resources

- [Curriculum Vitae](https://www.saidsuarez.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CV-Said-Suarez.pdf): Professional experience, education, certifications, capabilities, technologies, languages, and speaking activities.
- [Selected Work 2021–2026](https://www.saidsuarez.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/said-suarez-selected-work.pdf): Detailed presentation covering UX, front-end development, digital products, design systems, leadership, selected projects, and applied artificial intelligence.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/saidsuarez/): Professional profile, work history, and activity.

## Portfolio and Contact

- [Portfolio](https://www.saidsuarez.com/portafolio/): Selected branding, UX/UI, web, print, photography, and social media work.
- [Contact Said Suárez](https://www.saidsuarez.com/contacto/): Official page for branding, UX/UI design, and web development inquiries.

## Original Profile

- [View the profile page](https://www.saidsuarez.com/perfil/): Original Spanish-language professional profile and downloadable resources.