I'm Juan Estupinan Product Design & UX Lead

Juan Estupinan
Product Design & UX Lead

Nice to meet you👋🏻

Work & Expertise

I’ve been designing and building digital products for over 15 years, shaping ideas into products that balance user needs and business goals. My philosophy is simple: Think | Design | Build.

Since founding Focuswave in 2017, I’ve delivered impactful products as an independent consultant across FinTech, Healthcare, Media, SaaS, E-learning, and other industries.

Before consulting, I served as Head of Mobile at Condé Nast, building on a decade of Product Design and UX expertise developed across various companies.

Along the way, I co-founded Wigoo.com, a SaaS platform for building mobile apps, and taught Mobile Design & UX at Gobelins, the design school where I graduated.

What Makes Me Different

I bring a unique combination of leadership, design, and technical capabilities to every project.

What sets me apart is the ability to define a business strategy, craft a user experience, and build products—all with equal proficiency.

My superpower is adaptability. I integrate quickly with teams of any size or industry, solve complex challenges and keep projects moving smoothly.

Teaching has strengthened my ability to share knowledge effectively, helping teams grow while delivering results.

Today, my focus is on AI integration and design leadership. I'm building AI micro-apps that explore how design and code are converging into a unified workflow.

Career Evolution & Highlights

Discover my journey from designer to founder, educator, and consultant. Each role has shaped my approach to building successful digital products

2025

Full-Time Consultant for B2C / B2B Client Projects

(8 Years)

2017

Founded Focuswave
a consultancy company

2012 → 2017

Head of Mobile
@ Condé Nast

(5 Years)

2010 → 2012

Co-founded Wigoo.com a SaaS platform for building iOS & Android mobile apps

(2 Years)

2009 → 2017

Product design & UX teacher / trainer
@ Gobelins (from where I graduated)

(8 Years)

2008 → 2012

Product & UX Designer, Project Manager
@ Étapes magazine / Pyramyd

(4 Years)

2008 → 2009

BA in Design & Computer Science
@ Gobelins, Paris

2005 → 2008

BA in Animation & Interactive Media
@ Université Paris 8, Paris

2005

Moved from Colombia 🇨🇴 to France 🇫🇷
in my 20's to begin university studies

How I Can Help You?

I offer end-to-end expertise across the product development lifecycle — from strategy and research to design, development, and innovation.

1. Design Leadership

I align business vision with product strategy, guide cross-functional teams, and establish clear roadmaps and processes. My focus is on stakeholder alignment and team growth — empowering designers, fostering collaboration, and keeping everyone moving in the same direction.

2. User Experience

I uncover what users truly need through qualitative methods (interviews, usability testing) and quantitative insights (surveys, A/B testing). This understanding ensures we design products people genuinely want to use.

3. Product Design

I create intuitive interfaces that transform complex requirements into effective products. From information architecture to visual design, I build scalable design systems that support current needs and future growth.

4. Web Development (Webflow)

For website projects, I can take you from concept to launch using Webflow, delivering responsive, high-quality sites that merge design excellence with technical precision — from marketing pages to e-commerce platforms.

5. AI & Product Innovation

I integrate AI and LLMs into design workflows to accelerate prototyping, enhance creativity, and streamline delivery. This approach enables teams to ship smarter products faster without compromising quality.

My Work Process

I follow a structured yet flexible approach tailored to each project.

Think — We start by understanding your business goals and user needs. I conduct research and run workshops to clarify the problem we’re solving and define the right direction.

Design — I create the information architecture, user flows, wireframes, and visual components that bring the product to life.

Build — For web projects, I can develop directly in Webflow. For other products, I provide a complete handoff package to ensure seamless implementation by your development team.

Transform Ideas Into Great Products

With 15+ years of experience, I help companies design and build digital products that deliver results. Ready to start your next project?