I’m Michael Saravia, a senior UX designer with roots in Canada and Peru, and over a decade of experience turning complexity into clarity. From graphic design to digital art direction and now product thinking, my journey has always been fuelled by one simple goal: helping people achieve what they came to do.
My strength lies in simplifying the complex. I work at the intersection of user-centred thinking and scalable design systems, partnering with businesses to deliver experiences that feel intuitive from the first click. Whether it’s modernising a platform, leading teams through high-impact transitions, or advocating for accessibility, I focus on outcomes that serve both the user and the organisation.
Currently, I’m exploring how UX design fits into the evolving AI landscape. As tools become more intelligent, I’m asking: What remains uniquely human in our practice? How can we continue to deliver meaningful, ethical, and strategic design solutions in a world augmented by AI?
My curiosity has always come from the user, what motivates them, what frustrates them, and what gets in their way. I’ve never stopped listening. That habit has helped me grow from pixel-pushing to systems thinking, building design maturity in the teams I lead and mentoring others to grow into their own craft.
I believe great design does more than work, it earns trust. It respects the customer’s time, speaks clearly, and stays out of their way. That’s the kind of design I aim for every day.
Outside the desk
When I’m not building journeys, I’m thinking about them. I share reflections on the future of UX, how AI is reshaping our roles, and what we owe our users through my articles. I write to give back to the design community, so that others can grow faster than I did.
If you’re interested in working together or want to talk about the future of design, get in touch or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Collaborating with Michael on a Content Management System migration project was a fantastic experience. His commitment to the user experience is evident in every decision he makes, as he consistently puts the customer first, ensuring each design choice adds real value. Michaels positive and proactive approach enables him to spot opportunities across various touch points as he actively takes on diverse stakeholder input to ensure a well rounded perspective to shape the final product. Michael fosters a culture of openness, learning and collaboration making him an invaluable resources for our team – always ready to lend a helping hand by consulting on multiple other projects. A true asset and team player, having him on board guarantees our collective success.
Manager Connectivity Partner Engagement
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Michael over the past couple of years to optimize the digital user experience for our Connectivity Partner Program. It’s a very large, complex, and fast-paced project with a great number of cross-functional stakeholders and high visibility. Michael leads his initiatives and stakeholders within the project with confidence and determination. His innate curiosity leads to important discussions and ultimately, user-centric problem solving. Furthermore, he’s diligent with research and getting to the root of our objectives which is truly invaluable to the work we do. He’s always ensuring that we follow brand guidelines and do the right thing for our company whilst still keeping the end user (our partners) in mind. I enjoy collaborating with Michael, and can rely on him for meeting deadlines and delivering quality work. He would be a great asset for any company who values having a dedicated, collaborative, and reliable UX expert leading their projects.
Global Marketing, Events, Operations & Partnerships
We worked together on a few projects in the last years and every time I have seen Michael extremely detail-oriented, easy to communicate and get required information. He is well structured in his projects, storing data/ inputs and communication that gave insights and helped in driving value-based conversations. It would be nice to see him carry these traits onward as they are helpful for his stakeholder and we (as a stakeholder) can completely rely on him.
Strategy & Tech. Partnership
Michael is an amazing designer, with a very strong work ethic and an eye for detail. He is very innovative and always looking for new solutions and ideas that can advance his knowledge to exceed others’ expectations and goals. He is extremely dedicated, passionate and hardworking and always has a great awareness of new creative strategies and technology, which made him such a great asset to Roots.
Principal Designer
Michael is a very dedicated individual who is dedicated to seeing progress, meeting deadlines and delivering committed projects. He works with his team to mentor and guide them while networking with others to progress his own skills. He is a joy to work with.
CMO – COO | Marketing & Digital Transformation Leader
Michael is a very knowledgeable and hard working web developer. I’ve collaborated directly with Michael in creating content for the ALDO Group e-commerce website. He has consistently stepped out of the box to produce great quality and dynamically rich content. Furthermore, his curiosity and eagerness to learn has acquired him additional skills in the content management domain via ICE3 CMS. I would absolutely recommend Michael for any future endeavors for his ability to adapt in a variety of environments, his ability to comply with deadlines, his amicable personality and his coding skills in which he is always trying to push the limit. A great pleasure to have worked with him.
Business Analyst
I worked closely with Michael and he is definitely the most detailed-oriented designer that I have seen. He leaves nothing to chance. He is a bright, hard working designer who is a pleasure to have in a studio. He is absolutely reliable and his work is impeccable. Michael took ownership of the Call it Spring brand, immersed himself in the products and the business goals. He takes pride in his work, never misses a deadline and is always ready to give you a little bit more than you asked for. As a Web designer, Michael is curious about coding, keeps up to date with best practices and always interested in finding new UX solutions to put the user at the center of his design.
VP, Design and Operations
Mr. Saravia is an action-oriented individual with innovative ideas and an ability to “think outside the box”. What distinguishes him from his peers is his business approach and a true understanding of the end consumer. In an ever-changing environment, he has proven to continuously adapt and meet tight deadlines. Michael is a pleasure to work with; a strong asset and team player.
Ecommerce & Marketing Professional