Jorge Oropeza

UX Design with an anthropologic touch

Specialist in participatory design and qualitative research by combining anthropological methods with UX to create human-centered experiences.

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About me

At the heart of my work is a simple belief: the best designs are born from deep understanding. My training in Social Anthropology gives me the tools to achieve just that. By listening empathetically and guiding participatory workshops, I go beyond the surface to uncover fundamental user truths. This human-centric approach ensures every design decision is insightful, validated, and meaningful.
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Anthropologic Background

My backgrond in Social Anthropology provides me with a unique perspective for understanding user behaviors, needs, and cultural contexts.

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Qualitative Methods

To gain a genuine understanding of user behavior, I employ key ethnographic methods such as in-depth interviews and participant observation.

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Constant Validation

I validate every design proposal by testing it with real users, which guarantees that the final solutions truly meet user needs.

Professional Experience

End-to-end responsible for UX and project management within multidisciplinary teams
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UX Responsibilities

  • Conduct ethnographic research to understand real user contexts and behaviors
  • Synthesize findings into journey maps, service blueprints, and contextualized personas.
  • Facilitate co-creation workshops with stakeholders and users to generate solutions.
  • Design and prototype user flows, validating usability through iterative testing cycles.
  • Oversee end-to-end UX projects, from research phases to final delivery.
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PM Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning & Roadmapping
  • Backlog Management & Prioritization
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Facilitation of Participatory design
  • Agile Team Leadership
  • Team Advocacy & Emporwerment
  • Integration of User Insights
  • Project execution and delivery

Projects

Over the past few years, I have collaborated with front-end, back-end developers, GIS specialists, stakeholders, and key users to develop user-centered applications. By taking on a diverse set of roles, including designer, researcher, product owner, and content planner, I have gained valuable adaptability and strong teamwork skills.

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Reducing geoprocesing to 3 clicks

For this project, I designed a map application enabling users to access critical municipal risk information and create customized maps using various geographical layers overlaid with their projects. This streamlined operations for a municipal agency, significantly reducing their workload and providing instant access to up-to-date data layers.

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Streamlining Urban Development Processes

One of the most complex and exciting projects I've been involved in was the digitalization of procedures and paperwork for urban development projects. This journey included obtaining approval from the municipal government. Despite this being my first real-world experience, the project was a success, resulting in an exceptional experience and valuable skills gained.

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Initial Projects

In 2020, I decided to delve into the world of UX/UI Design. While my passion has always been user research, I adopted a more general approach to expand my opportunities and gain insights into various areas. I completed several professional certifications, and although the projects I created at that time were not as polished as today's work, they served as my stepping stones.

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Bachelor's Thesis

For my Bachelor's Thesis, I conducted a qualitative research project on graffiti in Nezahualcoyotl municipality. I combined elements of urban anthropology and art anthropology to explore this topic. I employed various research methods, including ethnography, structured and informal interviews, direct and participatory observations. Through this experience, I developed proficiency in conducting these methods and became more adept at connecting with key informants.

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Let's work together

To integrate an anthropological approach into your digital product, ensuring it is deeply resonant with users