VISUAL DESIGNER
Juan M. Montes
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Lead Visual Designer · Product & Brand Systems

Branded Visual Experiences · Android and iOS

Directed branded visual experiences and customizable interface themes for entertainment and lifestyle partners.

OVERVIEW
Vixlet

I directed the visual evolution of a patented creator platform through brand systems, customizable UI experiences, and scalable motion language.

Collaborated with global entertainment and sports partners to develop visually immersive digital experiences aligned with each brand identity.

PARTNERS
Porsche
MLB
WTA
NFL
Vans Warped Tour
APPROACH
Brand System Foundation

Led the design of the brand guidelines book covering UI, typography, color systems, motion behavior, and iconography for both internal teams and external clients.

Content Design

Category-based content sharing icons designed to fit with notifications and special timed emblems in a grid. Capsules can be skinned to match a specific brand.

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Animated Capsules

Motion design used for onboarding screens and splash pages showcasing designs for each category.

DESIGN
Behind the Scenes 🤫
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RECOGNITION
6 Design Patents Awarded

UI models created during this project were recognized for innovation in scalable content systems and branded interaction design.

FEATURE
Capsule Builder

The Capsule Builder is where users create new capsules. The builder can launch either by tapping the "New Capsule" icon or directly after capturing a photo/video for content.

The builder takes the user through a simplified step-by-step process that chooses the capsule's category.

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Step 1

Launch from New Capsule or post-capture

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Step 2

Choose capsule category with color

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Step 3

Apply brand skin if applicable

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Step 4

Publish to the discovery feed

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FEATURE
Capsule Explorer

Capsule organization using Vixlet's category system. Each category requires a color to represent its content and allow the user to search for content by selecting a color.

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Home Screen Layout
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Skinning & Background Options
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FINAL PRODUCT
Sports Partnerships
Vixlet NFLVixlet Womens Tennis
OUTCOME
Impact & Results

Established a flexible visual system that supported multiple branded experiences while maintaining cohesion across the core platform. Streamlined design and engineering collaboration.

Key Contributions
IP Development
Design Systems
Motion Systems
Brand Systems
Gamification Design
Leadership

Let's work

together.
juanmontesdesign@gmail.com

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