Designing stories you can navigate.

Miguel Recio

identity & web designer

I’m a designer focused on digital experiences and visual identity, with over 10 years of experience working with agencies and direct clients. I help shape brands and create websites that balance aesthetics and usability, combining my expertise in branding, web design, and UI/UX. My approach always keeps the user in mind.

I enjoy bringing coherence to projects and working closely with developers, marketing teams, project managers, and clients to ensure each idea is executed with clarity and consistency. You can explore more about my education and professional background below.

Nationality
🇪🇸 Spanish
Age
39 years old
Languages
Spanish - NativeEnglish - C1 Advanced Leveldownload certificate

Education

  1. Ultimate Framer Master Class 2.0

    by Ryan Hayward2025-Present

  2. BONT club / Web Design Master Class

    Mentor: Adrián Somoza2023-Present

  3. Design Education Series

    by Obys2023-Present

    • Typography Principles
    • Colors Combinations
  4. C1 Advanced English Level

    International English TestMarch 2024

    Certificate of achievement
  5. DOMESTIKA Courses

    Creative Tools & Techniques2016-2023

    • Calligraphy and lettering for restless hands
    • Powerful gothic calligraphy
    • Calligraphy for an EX libris
    • Creating an online store with WordPress
    • Creating a professional website with WordPress
    • Designing monograms with style
    • Interface design for websites and application
    • Introduction to UI design
    • Digital Art Direction
  6. Advanced Master’s Degree in Advertising Design

    Trazos School (Madrid, Spain)2011-2012

    • Graphic design
    • Web design
    • Motion graphics
  7. Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising & Public Relations

    Pontifical University (Salamanca, Spain)2006-2011

Experience

  1. Ballistic ArtsRemote (Canada)

    Freelance UI & Brand DesignerMar 2025-Present

    I work on a wide range of web design projects in Figma, adapting to diverse industries and client needs. Beyond interface design, I also take part in branding—developing logos, identity guidelines, and visual systems—as well as conducting UX audits to optimize site structure and user flow.

  2. inventario.proRemote (Spain)

    Freelance UI designerAug 2024 - Present

    Creating user interfaces in Figma for websites aimed at automotive brands and dealerships. I focus on clarity, structure, and usability—delivering clean, functional designs that align with each brand’s identity and commercial goals.

  3. eMascaróRemote (Spain)

    Freelance UI designerJul 2024 - Present

    Designing premium websites in Figma for clients in the leisure, tourism, and hospitality sectors. My role focuses on crafting elegant, brand-aligned visual interfaces and interaction flows that enhance the user experience while maintaining a high-end aesthetic.

  4. MIREgráficoZamora (Spain)

    Founder & Multidisciplinary designerOct 2017 - Feb 2024

    For over seven years, I ran MIREgráfico as a freelance design studio, offering a wide range of creative services across digital and print media. I specialized in web design, developing landing pages, corporate websites, blogs, e-commerce platforms (WordPress + WooCommerce), and microsites. I also created complete brand identities, including logos, visual identity systems, and brand manuals. My editorial work included the design and layout of books, magazines, brochures, and flyers. In addition, I worked on packaging design, posters, corporate stationery, and prepared artwork for final production and print. This experience allowed me to manage projects end to end and develop a strong, adaptable design practice.

  5. 1Mas1 Communication & ManagementMadrid (Spain)

    Graphic design & art directionMay 2012 - Oct 2017

    Over five years, I worked across various creative roles at 1Mas1, including graphic designer, layout artist, video editor, and art director. My responsibilities ranged from designing and laying out interactive digital magazines to creating advertising graphics for both print and digital platforms. I also edited and assembled promotional and corporate videos, and produced a wide variety of visual materials such as banners, posters, and signage. This role allowed me to develop a versatile and hands-on approach to visual communication across multiple media.

  1. AppslabMadrid (Spain)

    Internship - UI designerApr - May 2012

    Designed visual interfaces for mobile apps, including screen layouts, style definition, and asset preparation, following platform and brand guidelines.

  2. Lexplique LLCSan Francisco (USA) - remote

    Freelance UI designerJan - Mar 2012

    Created the visual layout and interface structure for an iPhone application, focusing on user experience, visual consistency, and mobile-friendly design patterns.

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Hear from what my clients have to say.

  • Miguel has been an exceptional addition to our projects. His creativity, technical skill, and clear communication have consistently elevated our UI/UX work—delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations and reduce revision cycles.

    Álvaro AmaroTechnical Product Manager
  • Miguel is a competent and reliable professional, flexible, and offers reasonable prices. It's not easy to find this type of profile in this dynamic and in-demand profession.

    Michael de José BelzunceIndependent Advisor
  • Miguel is a master of design in every sense of the word. I've worked with him on several projects, and the results have been magnificent.

    Jorge TorrecillasMarketing Director at RFME
  • A great web designer who instantly captures your intentions and translates them to the utmost satisfaction. Highly recommended!

    Francisco Luelmo BuitronLawyer & Mediator
  • A great professional, serious, disciplined and constant. A sure success!

    J. Iván Prada MoralLawyer
  • Very professional work. Very friendly and courteous. He perfectly implements everything you tell him and provides advice at all times. He meets deadlines. A pleasure to work with him.

    Jose MulasFounder & CEO at Dinovatec

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My tech stack

  • Figma
  • Framer
  • Claude
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • WordPress
  • Affinity
  • Slack
  • Asana
  • Notion
  • Brand Identity
  • Web Design
  • UX / UI Design
  • Design Systems
  • Framer Development
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