Janiré Castillo
Product Designer & UX Strategist
Gaithersburg, US.About
Product Designer who owns end-to-end experiences from research through shipped products. I connect user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to design systems that solve real problems. My work spans web and SaaS environments where clarity, accessibility, and measurable outcomes matter most. As founder of Articulate Digital, I design for small teams and solo founders, blending strategy and hands-on execution to deliver systems that work for real people.
Skills
UX Design & Research
Prototyping (Figma, Adobe XD), Information Architecture, Usability Testing, Journey Mapping, Interaction Design, Accessibility.
Collaboration & Process
Cross-Functional Workshops, Framework Development, Documentation Systems, Continuous Improvement, Metrics & KPIs.
Product Strategy & Delivery
Agile Delivery (Azure DevOps, Scrum), Roadmapping, Backlog Prioritization, User Stories, Stakeholder Engagement.
Tools
Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, WordPress.
Work
Bethesda, MD
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Summary
I lead client projects from discovery through delivery, combining research and UX strategy to design clear systems that help small teams work with more structure. My projects integrate web experience design, workflow improvements, and early-stage prototypes built with AI-assisted tools. I use Magic Patterns, Figma Make, and VS Code to explore interaction concepts in code and validate ideas before committing to full designs.
Rockville, MD, US
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Summary
Guided product vision and roadmap for a SaaS platform in a regulated environment. Collaborated with design, engineering, and compliance to refine user flows and clarify requirements. Improved documentation standards that reduced rework and enhanced developer handoff, resulting in higher usability and faster adoption.
Washington, DC, US
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Summary
I designed an audience selection flow that increased engagement 15 percent by helping users find relevant content quickly. I defined information architecture that supported complex content needs and partnered with design, research, and engineering to ensure clarity and consistency across the experience. The approach became a model for future roadmap decisions.
Washington, DC, US
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Summary
Directed a homepage and resource-library redesign that raised engagement 15% by improving accessibility and integrating organizer feedback. Validated features with data to demonstrate design-led impact and established repeatable review processes for future campaigns.
Awards
W3 Gold Award, Activist Website
Awarded By
W3 Awards
Awarded for excellence in digital design and content for an activist website.
NYSAE Website Excellence Award
Awarded By
New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE)
Recognized for outstanding achievement in website design and functionality.