Hi, I’m Pelayo
A Senior Product Designer and Manager based in Madrid. Curious by nature, I'm passionate about solving people’s problems through design and technology. , Over the past few years, I’ve worked on digital and physical products across startups and enterprise companies.
Currently, I lead the Product Design team for Cabify's Drivers & Fleets audiences since 2024. In this role, I work directly with the heads of Product and Engineering to shape the future of mobility. My goal is to ensure that thousands of drivers can rely on a stable, sustainable income through our ride-hailing and delivery services.
Chapters of my career
A look at the roles and experiences that shaped my work as a designer.
Senior Product Designer & Manager ・ Cabify
Feb 2019 - Present | Madrid, Spain
- Product Design Manager I lead the Product Design team for Cabify's Drivers & Fleets audiences. I work directly with Product and Engineering heads to shape the future of mobility, that hundreds of thousands of drivers use every day.
- Senior Product Designer Since 2020, I designed the Drivers' app experience where we help drivers to have a sustainable source of income through ride-hailing and delivery services. Learn more →
- Product Designer In 2019, I joined the Cabify for Business team, a digital platform to manage the mobility of large, medium, and small businesses. Learn more →
Product Designer ・ Bive
Mar 2020 - May 2024 | Madrid, Spain
Bive (powered by Cabify) is an app that helps you move more safely with your bicycle. As a Digital Product Designer, I've designed the whole app from scratch together with a small team in a record time of 3 months. Learn more →
UX Designer ・ Crepes & Texas (acquired by Making Science)
Jun 2018 - Feb 2019 | Madrid, Spain
I worked on the strategy and design of new digital products for major brands and start-ups in the hospitality, insurance, financial, and service industries. Helping them maximize their business success through design and technology.
Industrial Designer ・ Self-employed
Mar - Jun 2018 | Remote
As a freelancer, I had the opportunity to work with a large company in the conceptualization of water bottles for their product portfolio. It was a full-time job for a couple of months.
Industrial Designer ・ Totem
Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 | Madrid, Spain
Totem materializes people's emotions through sound waves of the voice in unique pieces of jewelry. As an Industrial Designer, I worked on designing memorable physical products for people. The main challenge of Totem was to create new products where each one is different from the other. No two are alike. Learn more →
Industrial Designer (Intern) ・ Made
Feb - May 2016 | Valencia, Spain
Made (formerly Borja García Studio) is a design studio formed by industrial designers and architects. As a member of the team, I was involved in the creation and development of new products for companies such as Normann Copenhagen and Lago.
Beyond the pixels
A mix of staying active, spending time in nature, thoughtful design conversations, collecting moments, and exploring the world—small rituals that keep my curiosity alive.
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