Hey there!
I'm Erick, an experienced product designer passionate about early-stage innovation. By combining thoughtful design with scalable solutions, I aim to turn complex ideas into intuitive experiences that drive results.
Currently helping APIs stay Konnected @Kong⌝
Insomnia App// API client that simplifies designing, testing, and debugging APIs for developers.
OCTO// Supporting the Office of the CTO.
Figuro// Cloud platform that simplifies insurance quoting, policy management, and claims handling
Insomnia web admin// API gateway that simplifies API management and routing for developers.
Plugin Hub// Complete admin redesign with improved team management, focusing on enterprise SSO and RBAC capabilities.



OCTO
2023 - Present
Kong
I've been part of the OCTO team at Kong, working directly with the CTO and a small team of developers for the past three years. While my primary focus has been on Insomnia, I've also contributed to developing proof-of-concept projects across various stages of development. Some of these concepts have already been released, others are in active development, and a few have served as exploratory initiatives to test viability and timing for future opportunities. Due to the nature of my work, I'm unable to share detailed workflows or designs.
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Insomnia 8.0
2023
Kong
Insomnia 8.0 was one of our most significant releases, introducing collaboration, streamlining workflows, and enabling new file types like mocks and tests. I worked on this major update for over a year alongside Kong's CTO, driving momentum that increased active users and solidified Insomnia as a first-class product within the organization. Following this release, I have continued to work on improvements in subsequent updates. This release was not just about adding new features and enhancing the web admin—it also included a complete redesign of the navigation system to better accommodate the needs of diverse organizations.
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Figuro
2024
Figuro
At Figuro, I designed the dashboard and original workflows to support insurance management, including a customizable form management tool for reuse across various insurance scenarios. As the sole product designer, I developed key components and collaborated closely with teams to integrate Figuro's technology with major insurance companies, such as GNP.
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Plugin Hub
2022
Kong
I redesigned the Plugin Hub home page to clearly showcase each plugin's purpose, supported Konnect versions, developer, and maintainer, with added icons for visual clarity. For detail pages, I created a scalable template for 92 plugins, streamlining the experience. This effort boosted plugin activations with a 'Try in Konnect' button, guiding users through a seamless account or onboarding flow.
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"Great user experiences aren't crafted by a single designer—they emerge from cross-team collaboration, shared vision, and a commitment to consistency."
About me
The power of community
Many of my career milestones have been shaped by building and contributing to communities. Whether it's organizing events or creating shared experiences (sometimes with free beer), I thrive on bringing people together to collaborate and grow.
Love coffee
I'm constantly upgrading my coffee setup and experimenting with brewing techniques. My go-to is a pour-over, and I'm always excited to chat about coffee culture or recommend a great brew.
A lifelong learner
I'm always exploring new skills and interests, whether it's designing new concepts, experimenting with creative storytelling, or diving into new challenges. I thrive on continuous growth and curiosity, both professionally and personally.
