Kelly Andrei Espino — UI/UX Designer & AI Engineer

Est. 2019

About Kelly

Two crafts. One intention.

I'm Kelly — a UI/UX designer and AI engineer based in Manila. I've spent 5+ years shaping digital products across fintech, health, and SaaS. Now I build the intelligence behind them too. My work sits at the intersection of design thinking and machine learning: I don't just design how things look and feel — I engineer how they think.

UI/UX Designer AI Engineer

★★★★★

"The most thoughtful designer I've ever worked with. Delivered beyond expectations."

— Marcus Chen, CPO at Flowstack

Years of Experience

48+

Projects Delivered

32+

Happy Clients

98%

Client Retention

Services

What I do best.

✦ UI/UX Design

Pixel-perfect interface design with a focus on visual hierarchy, brand alignment, and delightful micro-interactions. Delivered in Figma with a complete design system.

FigmaDesign SystemComponentsResponsiveMicro-interactions

Timeline2–4 weeks depending on scope

Deep user research, competitor analysis, and strategic frameworks that inform every design decision. Turn assumptions into validated insights.

User InterviewsPersonasJourney MapsHeuristics

Timeline1–2 weeks

Scalable, well-documented design systems that keep your product consistent across every touchpoint. Built for both designers and developers.

Token ArchitectureComponent LibraryDocumentationStorybook

Timeline3–6 weeks

High-fidelity interactive prototypes and structured usability tests to validate flows before a single line of code is written.

Figma PrototypeUsability TestsA/B TestingAnalytics

Timeline1–3 weeks

Logo, typography, color systems, and brand guidelines that give your product a distinct, memorable identity in a crowded market.

Logo DesignBrand GuidelinesTypographyColor System

Timeline2–3 weeks

⬡ AI Engineering

Custom AI assistants and chat interfaces powered by large language models. From system prompt engineering to full-stack deployment — built to fit your product's voice and logic.

Gemini APIOpenAIPrompt EngineeringVercelSupabase

Timeline1–3 weeks

Full-stack web applications with AI at the core — task automation, intelligent scheduling, content generation, and context-aware workflows. Built with React, Vite, and modern AI APIs.

ReactViteSupabaseREST APIsBrevo

Timeline3–6 weeks

AI learning tools engineered to guide users toward answers rather than hand them answers. Ideal for edtech products that need to preserve critical thinking while leveraging AI responsibly.

EdtechPrompt DesignLLM Fine-tuningPedagogical UX

Timeline2–4 weeks

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How I Work

The process.

Research & Discovery

Deep-dive into your users, competitors, and goals. Building the strategic foundation everything else grows from.

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Wireframing

Structural blueprints that nail information architecture and user flows before any visual polish is applied.

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Visual Design

Where function becomes beauty. Crafting the high-fidelity UI with all visual details, animations, and brand alignment.

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Build & Deploy

Interactive prototypes for design work, or full-stack deployment for AI applications — validated with real users before handoff.

Why Choose Me

The difference matters.

✓Human-centered approach — real users, real insights

✓Fast turnarounds without sacrificing quality

✓Developer-ready handoffs with clean documentation

✓AI systems designed with UX at the core, not as an afterthought

✓Post-launch support and iteration included

✓One person who speaks both design and engineering fluently

FigmaFramerWebflow ReactViteSupabase Gemini APIOpenAIBrevo NotionLottieAfter Effects

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Strategy First

Every visual and technical decision is grounded in research and user psychology.

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Fast Delivery

Structured process means predictable timelines and no surprise delays.

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AI-Native

I don't bolt AI onto products. I design and engineer it as a first-class feature.

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Scalable Systems

Built to grow with your product — from design tokens to data pipelines.

Pricing

Simple, transparent.

Starter

Essential

$1,200

per month

Up to 20 design hours/month
1 active project at a time
Figma file delivery
Weekly check-ins
Email support

What clients say.

Working with Kelly transformed how we think about our product. The designs weren't just beautiful — they solved real problems our users had been complaining about for months.

Sarah Mitchell

CEO, Flowstack Inc.

The attention to detail is unmatched. Every interaction, every hover state, every transition was considered. Our conversion rate jumped 34% within two months of launch.

James Park

Head of Product, Veritas

Fast, professional, and genuinely collaborative. The design system delivered has become the backbone of everything we build. Best design investment we've made.

Priya Nair

Founder, Bloom Studio

Hi, I'm Kelly.
I design & build intelligence.

Two crafts. One intention.

What I do best.

Have a question? Just ask.

Recent projects.

The process.

Research & Discovery

Wireframing

Visual Design

Build & Deploy

Results that speak.

The difference matters.

Simple, transparent.

What clients say.

Let's build something.

Open to freelance, consulting & long-term collaborations.

Hi, I'm Kelly. I design & build intelligence.

Two crafts. One intention.

What I do best.

Have a question? Just ask.

Recent projects.

The process.

Research & Discovery

Wireframing

Visual Design

Build & Deploy

Results that speak.

The difference matters.

Simple, transparent.

What clients say.

Let's build something.

Open to freelance, consulting & long-term collaborations.

Hi, I'm Kelly.
I design & build intelligence.