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My History

My professional journey spans 27 years, divided into two major stages that now converge into a single, powerful vision:

  • 12 years in civil engineering: where i forged my foundation of systemic rigor, millimetric precision, and the ability to manage critical infrastructures.
  • 15 years leading it strategy: transforming businesses through solution architecture, ux/cro, and high-impact project management.

My approach: rigor with soul

I don’t believe in empty technology. My philosophy, the «human and creative approach,» seeks the perfect balance between systems logic and human empathy. Throughout my career, I have led digital strategies for brands like volkswagen, caixabank, and lidl, while helping startups build scalable foundations from the ground up.

Innovation & methodology

To guarantee measurable results and profitability in every investment, I apply my own validated frameworks:

  • Método Pirámide UX: a proprietary end-to-end framework designed to align design and technology with real business goals. More Info
  • Método Clara®: an innovative model merging science, technology, and talent detection. This specialized software tool helps organizations and individuals discover their natural talent and purpose, optimizing talent management through analytical and vital coherence. More info

Beyond systems

I remain a life enthusiast and a continuous learner. My creativity extends far beyond code or strategy; It thrives through:

  • Art: my personal project sansoart.com, where I have explored painting since 2012.
  • Music & nature: I find my balance playing the piano or trekking through the mountains.

I am an empathetic, creative professional and a firm believer in the rigor of purpose. I seek projects with a real impact, where I can inspire human teams to build robust, meaningful digital solutions.

Skills

Product Architecture 95%
Growth Strategy 94%
Systemic Design 93%
Design Ops 93%
Digital Design 93%
User Experience 92%
Information architecture 91%
UX/CRO 90%
Product Design 90%
Web/ App Design 89%
User centered Ideas 86%
Branding 83%
Prototype 82%
Usability Testing 70%
Knowledge of Front End Development 65%

My two stages

As a Surveyor, I developed skills in team management, research and client service as well as a methodical approach to designing and implementing executive projects. My experience as a Surveyor is industrial, civil and agricultural, including the tunnel boring project of the Barcelona Metro L9, and projects for international companies such as Ferrovial & Tragsa.

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From art execution to Solution architecture

My journey in the digital world began with my artistic project sansoart.com. Soon after, I founded my own studio, where I led over 80 digital projects, including key collaborations with movertis.com and volkswagen.es.

Evolving from design to high-level strategy, I have spent the last few years leading digital transformations at Indra Minsait and DISI, managing complex systems for the energy and nautical sectors. This path led to the creation of the Clara Method®, a specialized software model for talent detection that represents my peak in merging data, technology, and human purpose.

Supported by a Master’s in UX/UI from EsDesign Barcelona and over 15 years in IT, I continue to engineer solutions that are as robust as they are intuitive.

Please, feel free to explore my latest strategic projects and technical case studies. ?

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND & EXPERTISE

During this period, I have consolidated my expertise through continuous education in Advertising, Graphic Design, and Online Marketing, culminating in a Master’s of UX/UI. This academic foundation, combined with 12 years of engineering rigor, allows me to bridge the gap between technical complexity and user-centric design.

Rafel Gil

Journey Map

2000-2012

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Years

+80

Projects

+2000

Pages of Brief

+10K

Cups of coffee ☕

Feedback of Rafel

A 15-year approach driven by systemic rigor—merging curated design and UX/CRO—that consistently leaves clients surprised by its depth.

jordi_fernandez_DDB

Account manager | DDB Barcelona

Rafel nos ayudó mucho en un proyecto largo y ambicioso para nuestro cliente Volkswagen. Su actitud y predisposición siempre fueron bien acogidas y valoradas.

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noemi_lorente_movertis

Technological advisor at Movertis

Rafel is creative, dynamic, he is excellence. Responsible, resilient and decisive, contagious curiosity and the desire to always take a step forward, a wonderful...

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susana_binder_ddb

UX Designer | DDB Barcelona

He’s an absolute team-player, always ready to solve problems or challenges thrown at him with sound IxD and UI proposals, thus improving the overall user...

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