Sandra Gatica Morales

Lead Product Designer

Sandra Gatica Morales — Product Designer

About

I'm Sandra Gatica Morales — a UX Researcher and Product Designer with over 12 years of experience building digital products in fintech, healthcare, and enterprise. I'm based in Barcelona and work with clients across Latin America, Australia, and the US.

My specialty is finding the right problem before designing the solution. I combine user research, data analysis, and information architecture to understand what users actually need — not what we assume they need. I've led initiatives at Santander, Uber, MetLife, and currently contribute through Toptal.

I'm also an active mentor on ADPList, helping emerging UX designers navigate product thinking, systems design, and AI-driven experiences. I studied Graphic Design at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and have completed courses at IDEO, SVA New York, and Service Design Doing.

Experience

Product Designer · Toptal 2020–present
CX Consultant · Cardumen LATAM 2015–2019
UX Consultant · Group Ingenia Chile 2014
Interaction Designer · Cardumen LATAM 2012–2013
Assistant Teacher · PUCV 2011

Education

Human-Centered Service Design · IDEO 2018
Service Design Doing · Executive Course 2018
IxD Research Methods · SVA New York 2015
Graphic Design · PUCV Chile 2013