GABRIEL VALDIVIA

In 2021, I joined Patreon to reimagine the product experience, partnering with the founders on major redesign efforts across the platform. A key focus was overhauling the app's information architecture and design system to create a more scalable foundation. I also oversaw the redesign of Patreon's audio experience, a critical area given the platform's popularity among podcasters. We introduced a dedicated audio tab and rebuilt the player on iOS and Android to meet listener expectations. In addition, I led the design and strategy for Patreon Communities-a mobile-first chat experience that gave creators a direct line to their most dedicated fans. During this time, I also helped expand and shape the design team into a high-performing, cross-functional group... In 2011, I became the founding designer at Automatic, a San Francisco startup developing a smart driving assistant. As the sole designer, I was responsible for everything from product strategy to branding, packaging, web, and..