Black and white photo of a bearded man wearing a short-sleeve shirt, looking thoughtful. He has a tattoo on his left arm and is resting his chin on his hand.

HOLA :)

HOLA :)

LEO GONZALEZ IS A PRODUCT DESIGNER LIVING OUT OF AUSTIN

HONORS AND AWARDS

NY State of Design: Web Design Winner

AIGA: American Institute of Graphic Arts
(April 2015)

awwards HONORABLE MENTION

Best new tech website & rebrand (September 2022)

SUNY NEW PALTZ ALUMNI SPEAKER

Graphic Design Application (April 2025)

MY DESIGN JOURNEY

I didn’t always know I’d be a designer, but I’ve always been drawn to figuring things out—how they work, why they matter, and how they can be better. It was never about perfection; it was about people.

Over time, I realized how small design choices could shape experiences—making someone feel understood, frustrated, empowered, or forgotten. That realization sparked something in me, and I’ve been chasing it ever since.

Now, as a product designer, I blend UX, UI, and visual design to create products that feel personal, not just functional. I thrive on collaboration, asking “what if,” and keeping people at the heart of every decision.

I design because I care. And I care because I’ve seen what good design can do.

IF IM NOT DESIGNING…

  • Person paddleboarding on calm ocean water

    Paddle boarding

    Catch me on the lake chasing turtles, soaking up the sun, or swimming all over.

  • DJ performing at a nightclub with red and white laser lights and a lively audience.

    GOING TO SHOWS

    Live music? Dancing? You will find me there, always on the search for good tunes.

  • Person standing on a rock overlooking a turquoise lake with snow-capped mountains in the background.

    TRAVELING

    Traveling is the best form of learning, currently trying to reach 50 different countries visited.

  • Open book held in hand with foggy, forested mountain background

    READING

    Reading is my form of meditation, getting lost in a book & taking a break from technology.

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PEACE & LOVE

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PEACE & LOVE 〰️