Carolina Leguizamon

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Carolina Leguizamon


My story (so far…)

Curiosity

I’ve always been someone who needs to understand the why behind things. Looking back, that constant need to ask why probably should have told me earlier that I wanted to be a designer. When I was younger, I remember feeling unsettled when we were learning something without knowing what it was for. Not because I wanted to challenge people, but because meaning helps me engage.

That curiosity stayed with me. I like understanding where people are coming from, what they value, and what they’re trying to achieve before jumping into solutions. For me, good design starts with active listening.

Design Approach

The search for meaning shows up in how I approach design. When something feels messy or confusing, I want to pull it apart, understand how it works, and put it back together in a way that makes more sense. Like tidying a messy room, it is very satisfying to me to see chaos turn into clarity. Once structure clicks into place, everything breathes differently.

I naturally lean function-first, maybe that’s my engineering background showing. Before moving into product design, I worked as an engineer in demolition and temporary structures, and later as an illustrator. That combination shaped how I think. I care about systems and logic, but also about expression and visual storytelling.

If something is beautiful yet unclear, it feels unfinished to me. At the same time, I don’t see function and aesthetics as opposites, but as complements. Design, to me, is finding the right balance. I explore ideas, test directions, ask questions, and then refine until the result is purposeful.

Collaboration

I work best in teams, where feedback sharpens the thinking and different perspectives keep things grounded. I ask a lot of questions and like understanding constraints before jumping into solutions. Good design rarely happens in isolation. It grows stronger through conversation across disciplines and perspectives.

Outside of Work

Outside of design, I’m often knitting with a good podcast on, or deep in conversation with a friend or my partner. I’m also usually reading, mostly fiction, because non-fiction feels a little too real right before going to sleep. I’m drawn to stories that explore how people think and behave, especially in unusual situations. I like books that make me reflect and see familiar things from a different angle.

I also love observing. I do this through drawing, running, hiking, and bird-watching. It still amazes me how much life is around us that we barely notice until we start paying attention.

I’m also enthusiastic about good systems in everyday life, bullet journaling, spreadsheets, Notion templates, anything that reduces friction and makes space to focus on what actually matters.

Carolina Leguizamon

Product Designer focused on thoughtful design and deliberate craft

work@carolinaleguizamon.me

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Carolina Leguizamon

Product Designer focused on thoughtful design and deliberate craft

work@carolinaleguizamon.me

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