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Making things has always been a part of my life. Since I could hold a pencil in my hand, I’ve been painting and drawing. I was born in Puerto Rico, and I grew up in Holland and Iowa. This means I make a mean rice and beans, appreciate good gouda, and know the beauty of corn fields (yes, corn fields are beautiful).
Growing up in these different environments made me a flexible and adaptable human, qualities I bring to work every day.
I deeply enjoy connecting with others and learning their stories. I consider this my superpower.
As a designer I seek out teams that care deeply about their products, find joy in their work, and never lose their drive to add color and meaning to their users’ lives.
When I’m not thinking about design, I enjoy volunteering with local arts organizations, hunting for vintage treasures, and watching witchy shows with Rocky, my cross-eyed Siamese.
I currently reside in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my partner and our menagerie of rescue animals.
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Ambar de Kok-Mercado is a Design and Research professional with a robust background in user experience design, service design, and product management across various IT sectors.
Previously leading research and design initiatives at Sinclair Digital, she champions user-centered methodologies and agile workflows to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
With a proven track record of scaling design systems at industry leaders like Microsoft and GE Healthcare, Ambar excels at delivering seamless user experiences through comprehensive research and data analysis.
Ambar holds a B.F.A. in the Arts, several technical degrees in digital design, and multiple industry-recognized certifications.
Recently, Ambar completed a Project Management course and is pursuing PMI certification, alongside a Master’s in Information Science at the University of Washington's I-School. -
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ambardekokmercado(at)gmail.com
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