Top Talent like Gabriel are on Pangea

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Gabriel White

Product Designer
UX Designer
User Researcher
Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, CL
UI/UX Design
Prototyping
Design Research
Design Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX/HCD Consultant | Social Impact | Healthcare • Climate • Education • Finance
With 20+ years designing human-centered digital products, I help healthcare, financial services, education, and climate-focused organizations create meaningful change at scale. Before working independently, I spent time at Frog Design, Microsoft Research and Motorola, amongst others. ● Strategic design expertise delivering measurable improvements in user engagement and adoption ︎● Proven experience working with startups, NGOs & Fortune 500 companies spanning the Americas, Asia and Africa ︎● Culturally sensitive and inclusive design methodologies, with on-the-ground design and leadership experience in 20+ countries ● AI-enhanced design process that accelerates and deepens synthesis and ideation Recent impact: ︎ ● Led design of WHO public healthcare applications for use by governments globally ︎ ● Led design of air quality data tools serving scientists and policymakers worldwide ︎ ● Led financial inclusion research for platforms serving millions ︎ Architected design strategy for education startup See my LinkedIn profile for many client recommendations. Working on a complex design challenge? Let's talk!

Projects

WHO SPDI

SPDI helps governments plan public health service delivery.

Accion Ovante

Ovante helps build the business management skills of micro-entrepreneurs.

Bridge International Academies

Bridge provide low-cost, quality primary education to disadvantaged families.

OpenAQ

OpenAQ provides access to global air quality data to citizens, researchers and policy makers.

Filmmakers Mart

Filmmakers Mart helps match creative and crew talent with film production companies.

Work History

S

Principal & Founder

Small SurfacesFounder of consultancy that partners with organizations worldwide to design digital products that create meaningful change at scale. Solving complex problems using AI-enhanced human-centred design methods to help clients obtain deep customer insights, develop compelling product strategies, and create innovative user experiences. Trusted by leading organizations like WHO, World Bank, and Oxfam. Designed solutions reaching millions of users across healthcare, financial inclusion, education, and climate sectors in 20+ countries.
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Director of Interaction Design

PunchcutJan 2008 - Jan 2010 • 2 yrs 1 moManager of Interaction Design practice that created next generation device experiences, focusing on creative leadership, business development, project planning, and strategy development. Managed a team that grew to fourteen people and made significant impact on key strategic projects.
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Principal Designer

frogJan 2007 - Jan 2008 • 1 yr 1 moDesign leader in studio focused on creating digital and physical products. Developed strategies and designs for new categories of devices and services with cross-functional teams. Led discussions on creating 'green’ digital products and was active in the design community.
F

Senior User Experience Designer

frogJan 2007 - Jan 2007 • 1 moSenior User Experience Designer at frog, contributing to the design and development of innovative products and services.
M

Interaction Design Team Lead

MotorolaJan 2005 - Jan 2007 • 2 yrs 1 moManaged a team of ten local interaction designers, designing across multiple software platforms. Improved design output quality by enhancing processes and skills. Lead designer on the Motorola F3, an award-winning phone for non-literate communities. Conducted user research in China and India and led a design innovation program.
S

Found & Principal Consultant

Small SurfacesFull-time EmployeeFounder of consultancy that partners with organizations worldwide to design digital products that create meaningful change at scale. Solving complex problems: Using AI-enhanced human-centred design methods, I help clients working in diverse markets obtain deep customer insights, develop appropriate and compelling product strategies, and create innovative, intuitive user experiences that drive both social impact and business outcomes. Trusted by leading organisations: World Health Organization, World Bank, Wave Money Myanmar, Ushahidi, CARE International, Bridge International Academies, FrontlineSMS, Refugees United, Daktari Diagnostics, and Oxfam. Impact at scale: Designed solutions reaching millions of users across healthcare, financial inclusion, education, and climate sectors in 20+ countries.
S

Found & Principal Consultant

Small SurfacesFreelancerFounder of consultancy that partners with organizations worldwide to design digital products that create meaningful change at scale. Solving complex problems: Using AI-enhanced human-centred design methods, I help clients working in diverse markets obtain deep customer insights, develop appropriate and compelling product strategies, and create innovative, intuitive user experiences that drive both social impact and business outcomes. Trusted by leading organisations: World Health Organization, World Bank, Wave Money Myanmar, Ushahidi, CARE International, Bridge International Academies, FrontlineSMS, Refugees United, Daktari Diagnostics, and Oxfam. Impact at scale: Designed solutions reaching millions of users across healthcare, financial inclusion, education, and climate sectors in 20+ countries.
S

Principle & founder

Small SurfacesFull-time EmployeeFounder of consultancy that partners with organizations worldwide to design digital products that create meaningful change at scale. Solving complex problems: Using AI-enhanced human-centred design methods, I help clients working in diverse markets obtain deep customer insights, develop appropriate and compelling product strategies, and create innovative, intuitive user experiences that drive both social impact and business outcomes. Trusted by leading organisations: World Health Organization, World Bank, Wave Money Myanmar, Ushahidi, CARE International, Bridge International Academies, FrontlineSMS, Refugees United, Daktari Diagnostics, and Oxfam. Impact at scale: Designed solutions reaching millions of users across healthcare, financial inclusion, education, and climate sectors in 20+ countries.

Education

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University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Philosophy1995 - 1999

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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UX/HCD Consultant | Social Impact | Healthcare • Climate • Education • Finance
With 20+ years designing human-centered digital products, I help healthcare, financial services, education, and climate-focused organizations create meaningful change at scale. Before working independently, I spent time at Frog Design, Microsoft Research and Motorola, amongst others. ● Strategic design expertise delivering measurable improvements in user engagement and adoption ︎● Proven experience working with startups, NGOs & Fortune 500 companies spanning the Americas, Asia and Africa ︎● Culturally sensitive and inclusive design methodologies, with on-the-ground design and leadership experience in 20+ countries ● AI-enhanced design process that accelerates and deepens synthesis and ideation Recent impact: ︎ ● Led design of WHO public healthcare applications for use by governments globally ︎ ● Led design of air quality data tools serving scientists and policymakers worldwide ︎ ● Led financial inclusion research for platforms serving millions ︎ Architected design strategy for education startup See my LinkedIn profile for many client recommendations. Working on a complex design challenge? Let's talk!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Similar Pangeans

Aditya Pat

Creative Visual Designer | UX Research & Human Centered Design | Brand Identity & Web Graphics | Current UX Designer at FOUND
UX Design • 3 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Sean Loomis

Freelance Lead Digital Product Designer | HealthTech · FinTech Specialist | Launched 20+ Digital Products | Founder & Community Builder | Mentor & Educator
UX Design • Product Design • UI Design • 18 years of exp. • Hamburg, HH, DE

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Growth Product Management • User Research • Creative & Brand Strategy • 6 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Top Talent like Gabriel are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Gabriel White

Product Designer
UX Designer
User Researcher
Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, CL
UI/UX Design
Prototyping
Design Research
Design Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

WHO SPDI

SPDI helps governments plan public health service delivery.

Accion Ovante

Ovante helps build the business management skills of micro-entrepreneurs.

Bridge International Academies

Bridge provide low-cost, quality primary education to disadvantaged families.

OpenAQ

OpenAQ provides access to global air quality data to citizens, researchers and policy makers.

Filmmakers Mart

Filmmakers Mart helps match creative and crew talent with film production companies.

Work History

S

Principal & Founder

Small SurfacesFounder of consultancy that partners with organizations worldwide to design digital products that create meaningful change at scale. Solving complex problems using AI-enhanced human-centred design methods to help clients obtain deep customer insights, develop compelling product strategies, and create innovative user experiences. Trusted by leading organizations like WHO, World Bank, and Oxfam. Designed solutions reaching millions of users across healthcare, financial inclusion, education, and climate sectors in 20+ countries.
P

Director of Interaction Design

PunchcutJan 2008 - Jan 2010 • 2 yrs 1 moManager of Interaction Design practice that created next generation device experiences, focusing on creative leadership, business development, project planning, and strategy development. Managed a team that grew to fourteen people and made significant impact on key strategic projects.
F

Principal Designer

frogJan 2007 - Jan 2008 • 1 yr 1 moDesign leader in studio focused on creating digital and physical products. Developed strategies and designs for new categories of devices and services with cross-functional teams. Led discussions on creating 'green’ digital products and was active in the design community.
F

Senior User Experience Designer

frogJan 2007 - Jan 2007 • 1 moSenior User Experience Designer at frog, contributing to the design and development of innovative products and services.
M

Interaction Design Team Lead

MotorolaJan 2005 - Jan 2007 • 2 yrs 1 moManaged a team of ten local interaction designers, designing across multiple software platforms. Improved design output quality by enhancing processes and skills. Lead designer on the Motorola F3, an award-winning phone for non-literate communities. Conducted user research in China and India and led a design innovation program.
S

Found & Principal Consultant

Small SurfacesFull-time EmployeeFounder of consultancy that partners with organizations worldwide to design digital products that create meaningful change at scale. Solving complex problems: Using AI-enhanced human-centred design methods, I help clients working in diverse markets obtain deep customer insights, develop appropriate and compelling product strategies, and create innovative, intuitive user experiences that drive both social impact and business outcomes. Trusted by leading organisations: World Health Organization, World Bank, Wave Money Myanmar, Ushahidi, CARE International, Bridge International Academies, FrontlineSMS, Refugees United, Daktari Diagnostics, and Oxfam. Impact at scale: Designed solutions reaching millions of users across healthcare, financial inclusion, education, and climate sectors in 20+ countries.
S

Found & Principal Consultant

Small SurfacesFreelancerFounder of consultancy that partners with organizations worldwide to design digital products that create meaningful change at scale. Solving complex problems: Using AI-enhanced human-centred design methods, I help clients working in diverse markets obtain deep customer insights, develop appropriate and compelling product strategies, and create innovative, intuitive user experiences that drive both social impact and business outcomes. Trusted by leading organisations: World Health Organization, World Bank, Wave Money Myanmar, Ushahidi, CARE International, Bridge International Academies, FrontlineSMS, Refugees United, Daktari Diagnostics, and Oxfam. Impact at scale: Designed solutions reaching millions of users across healthcare, financial inclusion, education, and climate sectors in 20+ countries.
S

Principle & founder

Small SurfacesFull-time EmployeeFounder of consultancy that partners with organizations worldwide to design digital products that create meaningful change at scale. Solving complex problems: Using AI-enhanced human-centred design methods, I help clients working in diverse markets obtain deep customer insights, develop appropriate and compelling product strategies, and create innovative, intuitive user experiences that drive both social impact and business outcomes. Trusted by leading organisations: World Health Organization, World Bank, Wave Money Myanmar, Ushahidi, CARE International, Bridge International Academies, FrontlineSMS, Refugees United, Daktari Diagnostics, and Oxfam. Impact at scale: Designed solutions reaching millions of users across healthcare, financial inclusion, education, and climate sectors in 20+ countries.

Education

U

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Philosophy1995 - 1999

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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