my green journal deal with the dead is it recalled? rain or shine

data transformation

citi β€’ sr. design manager

led ux across multiple enterprise data programs, simplifying complex workflows for thousands of internal users.

risk management

citi β€’ sr. design manager

led ux for risk and controls tools that improved data quality, audit readiness, and day-to-day workflows.

citi.com redesign

citi β€’ design lead

led the homepage redesign for citi.com, modernizing the experience for over a million customers.

ways to save

citi β€’ design lead

designed a personalized savings experience that helps customers manage and optimize their savings.

account opening & funding

citi β€’ sr. designer

improved the mobile account opening and funding flows to make the process clearer and easier for customers, reducing friction and supporting a smooth account setup.

act/sat prep

quesbook β€’ ux/ui designer

created the ux and visual system for quesbook, an ed-tech startup that makes it easy to identify, practice, and master weak testing skills for the sat and act.

looper

a running app that generates personalized looped routes based on distance and location, helping users seamlessly integrate exercise into their daily routines.

movie theater

a responsive web experience that reimagines the movie theater booking process, creating an intuitive flow from browsing to ticket purchase across all devices.

united nations app

a mobile application concept that makes global news, alerts, and donation opportunities more accessible, balancing information density with clarity for users worldwide.

usps stamps

a digital stamp collection experience that gamifies postal engagement through a points-based reward system, making collecting and managing stamps intuitive.

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Made in Brooklyn

act/sat prep

quesbook β€’ ux/ui designer

quesbook

an ed tech startup that makes it easy to identify, practice, and master weak testing skills for the sat and act.

Quesbook logo

school improvement landing page

a landing page designed to showcase to educators how quesbook makes it easy to identify, practice, and master weak testing skills for the sat and act. the design emphasizes clarity and results, speaking directly to educators' needs for actionable solutions.

School Improvement Landing Page

school portal

a comprehensive dashboard that allows teachers to quickly identify areas of need at the school, class, or individual student level. real-time progress data helps educators track score improvements and make data-driven decisions to support student success.

School Portal

educator's homepage

a dedicated portal designed specifically for educators to learn about quesbook's offerings and product capabilities. the design language differs from the student-facing experience to better appeal to educators, emphasizing professionalism, data, and educational outcomes.

Educator's Homepage

blog

a student-focused blog that provides easy access to actionable advice and tips for test preparation. the design prioritizes discoverability and readability, making it simple for students to find the guidance they need for the act and sat.

Blog

illustrations & animation

recognizing that students already face enough stress, we developed a playful illustration and animation style that makes studying more engaging and approachable. the visual language balances fun with professionalism, creating moments of delight throughout the experience.

Illustrations & Animation

emails

email templates that authentically communicate quesbook's brand voice and mission. each email is designed to clearly communicate how the platform makes test preparation more accessible and effective for students nationwide.

Emails

instructional value deck

a comprehensive presentation deck that showcases how educators across the country can implement and utilize quesbook's products in their classrooms. the deck emphasizes practical implementation strategies and demonstrates the platform's value for both teachers and students.

Instructional Value Deck

looper

a running app that generates personalized looped routes based on distance and location, helping users seamlessly integrate exercise into their daily routines.

Looper

movie theater

a responsive web experience that reimagines the movie theater booking process, creating an intuitive flow from browsing to ticket purchase across all devices.

Movie Theater

united nations app

a mobile application concept that makes global news, alerts, and donation opportunities more accessible, balancing information density with clarity for users worldwide.

United Nations App

usps stamps

a digital stamp collection experience that gamifies postal engagement through a points-based reward system, making collecting and managing stamps intuitive.

USPS Stamps
Angel Caquias

I lead design teams and build thoughtful digital products.

I’m Angel, a product designer and design leader working across consumer and enterprise experiences. I help teams make sense of complicated problems, shape a clear direction, and turn it into something people can use.

My work connects UX strategy, systems thinking, and hands-on interface design. I care about how an experience works as a whole, how its details feel, and how the team behind it grows.

how i work

Making sense of the whole.

I start by understanding what people need, how the workflow fits together, and where things get difficult. From discovery and service design to detailed interfaces, I connect individual decisions to the broader experience.

Moving forward together.

I work closely with business and technology partners to clarify requirements and work through tradeoffs. I bring structure when the direction is uncertain and adapt as we learn.

Helping designers grow.

Management, mentorship, and practical feedback are part of my design practice. I help designers develop their judgment, strengthen their craft, and take on new challenges.

what i create

Building my own products keeps me close to the craft. Is It Recalled helps people navigate recall information. Rain or Shine helps people plan dog walks around the weather. My Green Journal brings plant care into one place, while Deal with the Dead explores a different kind of interaction through a survival card game.

These projects give me room to follow an idea, work through the details, and keep learning by making.

what it’s like to work with me

I listen closely, take initiative, and pay attention to the details without losing sight of the bigger picture. Whether I’m shaping a product or supporting a teammate, I want to help people understand the problem and move forward.

Made in Brooklyn

My experience.

2018 – Present Β· Full-time

Senior Vice President, Design & UX

2026 – Present
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VP, Product Design Senior Manager

2022 – 2026

Led UX strategy and design across enterprise transformation initiatives, focusing on internal platforms and complex workflows.

Focus areas

Data transformation (2024 – 2026)
  • Led product design for internal platforms and employee workflows within enterprise data transformation programs.
  • Managed and mentored a cross-disciplinary design team, balancing delivery, design quality, and long-term needs.
  • Partnered with product, engineering, and business teams to improve workflows, tools, and design patterns as programs evolved.
Risk management (2022 – 2024)
  • Led UX strategy and design execution for enterprise risk management programs supporting regulatory remediation efforts.
  • Designed internal tools that streamlined employee workflows across risk and control processes.
  • Managed design efforts across multiple initiatives, aligning design outcomes with operational and regulatory requirements.
  • Helped modernize legacy systems through incremental, system-level design improvements.
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VP, Product Design Lead β€” Financial Wellness

2020 – 2022
  • Led UX design for consumer features in the Citi mobile app and citi.com.
  • Guided the Citi homepage redesign, updating its visual design and interactions.
  • Led and supported designers delivering customer-facing journeys focused on usability, engagement, and trust.
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AVP, Senior Product Designer β€” Citi Mobile App

2018 – 2020
  • Designed mobile experiences across iOS and Android for the Citi mobile app.
  • Led UX design for account opening and funding flows, improving usability and customer adoption.
  • Collaborated closely with product and engineering to deliver end-to-end mobile journeys.
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Quesbook

2017 – 2018 Β· Full-time

UX Designer

  • Designed and refined web and mobile learning experiences, improving usability and accessibility.
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Independent

Freelance Designer

2014 – 2017
  • Designed user experiences and visual interfaces for client websites and digital products.
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Education

The City University of New York

Bachelor of Technology in Communication Design, Web Design

Associate in Applied Science, Communication Design

Made in Brooklyn

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