Ariel Cerda

Web & UI Designer / Front-end Developer

Fuelled by a passion for technology, I'm always on the lookout for fresh, creative approaches to enhance user experiences with fresh and thoughtful solutions.
Also, I'm not just a UI designer – I'm an aspiring front-end developer, an enthusiast video editor, and a digital content creator.

My experience More about me

Some of the brands I’ve worked with

Design and development

Overview

SiteHost is the company where I currently work, and it is one of the most prestigious hosting providers in New Zealand. One of the first tasks assigned to me was to learn how to develop websites from scratch using modern technologies and optimizing the site to meet high standards of optimization, SEO best practices, development, and conversion. Additionally, I worked closely with the marketing team to reflect the modern technology used in their operations and to keep the site up-to-date. I am very proud of what we achieved together as a team.

The problem

The old company website failed to properly highlight their modernizations and improvements, and was built on an outdated platform that was difficult to navigate and manage.

The goal

The main goal was to create a modern, fast, and easy-to-use website from scratch using modern development tools such as Statamic and TailwindCSS, while following best practices and content optimization standards. The resulting website is easy for the marketing team to maintain and update."

Client

SiteHost.nz

Platform

Statamic CMS

Year

2022

Role

UX/UI and Front-end

Design and development Video
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Design and prototyping

Overview

Estadio CDF is a webOS application designed for TVs and also works on desktop. The app allows users to access the Football Channel's live and on-demand (VOD) content via streaming. The app was optimised for smart TVs, making it more accessible and remote control friendly. In addition, Estadio CDF offers a wider range of sports content, including live matches and exclusive programming, making it a valuable resource for fans.

The problem

The main problem at the start of the project was that the application had very limited functionality, and only worked properly on desktop, was confusing and did not have a navigation interface optimised for smart TVs.

The goal

The goal of the redesign was to create an attractive and functional interface for TVs that would adapt the controls to the limitations of the device and showcase the new identity of the sports TV channel. To achieve this, I focused on simplifying navigation and improving the user experience, making the most important functions and content easily accessible. I also paid close attention to the visual design, creating a cohesive and visually appealing look and feel that accurately reflected the new brand identity.

Client

Canal del Fútbol

Platform

TV

Agency

NED

Role

UI Designer

Design and prototyping Video
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Social video - TradeMe Jobs

Overview

The Trade Me Jobs team approached the agency where I was working to develop a content strategy that included the creation of a series of three videos showcasing local businesses. These videos were intended to be shared on Trade Me's social media accounts and needed to be consistent with the brand's style and tone. For this project, I took on the role of video editor and motion graphic designer, utilizing my skills in these areas to bring the vision for the videos to life.

The problem

The style and tone of the videos needed to be consistent across all three in order to give the sense of a cohesive series and to adhere to the strong graphic guidelines of the brand.

The goal

To achieve this, we closely followed the brand's guidelines and worked closely with the Trade Me Jobs team to ensure that the videos accurately reflected the brand's desired aesthetic and messaging. We also paid attention to the overall flow and structure of the videos, ensuring that they were visually appealing and easy for the audience to follow.

Client

TradeMe Jobs

Platform

Video

Agency

Engaging Partners

Role

Video editor

Social video - TradeMe Jobs Video
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Moviedate

Overview

Moviedates is a user-friendly tool that helps you keep track of the films you're excited to see. It allows you to visualize a countdown of how many days and hours are left until the premiere of each film, and even lets you create a reminder in your Google Calendar, so you don't forget.
In addition to providing helpful information like the synopsis, score, and trailers.

Preview

The problem

As a movie enthusiast, I noticed that there wasn't any app available that would allow me to easily create reminders for upcoming film premieres. That's why I decided to take matters into my own hands and create one myself.
I'm proud of the app I've created, and I hope it will provide value to other movie fans like myself.

The goal

One of my goals for this project was to create a tool that not only satisfied my own needs, but also the needs of other potential users.

Client

Personal project

Platform

Web

Agency

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Role

UX / UI / DEV

Moviedate Video
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FireClip

Overview

FireClip is a web-based application that allows content creators and TV networks to quickly and easily create and edit video highlights from live or recent broadcast television shows. Clients can easily extract the most engaging and noteworthy moments from their TV shows, and publish and distribute them directly to social media or their own VOD platforms.

The problem

The tool had an inefficient interface and was limited to only basic editing functions.

The goal

Create different stages of product development by gradually adding new features. The design was created to be used as a basis for the development of the next 3 years of the software.

Client

Convergente SPA

Platform

Web

Agency

NED

Role

UI/ UX Designer