Redefining Design Systems
Redefining Design Systems
Hello, my name is Ruigie I’m a digital product designer specializing in scaling and optimizing design systems and governance.
Hello, my name is Ruigie I’m a digital product designer specializing in scaling and optimizing design systems and governance.
A jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of one
With 12+ years of experience as a UI/UX designer and full-stack developer, I’ve worked in startups and global corporations like Hilton and Universal Destinations & Experiences. I specialize in creating scalable design systems that streamline collaboration between design and development.
Universal Destination & Experiences
UX UI Design Systems Architect
2025-Present
Embedded within global product and platform initiatives to strengthen design system foundations and enable scalable personalization across consumer experiences.
Universal Destination & Experiences
UX UI Design Systems Architect
2025-Present
Embedded within global product and platform initiatives to strengthen design system foundations and enable scalable personalization across consumer experiences.
Hilton
UX UI Design Systems Architect
2022-2025
Owned and led Hilton’s Mobile Design System Pod supporting flagship iOS and Android guest applications used by millions globally.
Hilton
UX UI Design Systems Architect
2022-2025
Owned and led Hilton’s Mobile Design System Pod supporting flagship iOS and Android guest applications used by millions globally.
Pigeonly Inc
Head of UX & Design
2015-2022
Led UX and design strategy for a multi-product platform serving consumer, enterprise, and government users.
Pigeonly Inc
Head of UX & Design
2015-2022
Led UX and design strategy for a multi-product platform serving consumer, enterprise, and government users.
NewMe Accelerator
User Experience Designer
2016-2018
Worked directly with founders to design MVPs and scalable product foundations.
NewMe Accelerator
User Experience Designer
2016-2018
Worked directly with founders to design MVPs and scalable product foundations.
A jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of one
With 12+ years of experience as a UI/UX designer and full-stack developer, I’ve worked in startups and global corporations like Hilton and Universal Destinations & Experiences. I specialize in creating scalable design systems that streamline collaboration between design and development.
Universal Destination & Experiences
UX UI Design Systems Architect
2025-Present
Embedded within global product and platform initiatives to strengthen design system foundations and enable scalable personalization across consumer experiences.
Hilton
UX UI Design Systems Architect
2022-2025
Owned and led Hilton’s Mobile Design System Pod supporting flagship iOS and Android guest applications used by millions globally.
Pigeonly Inc
Head of UX & Design
2015-2022
Led UX and design strategy for a multi-product platform serving consumer, enterprise, and government users.
NewMe Accelerator
User Experience Designer
2016-2018
Worked directly with founders to design MVPs and scalable product foundations.
