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Howdy!

I didn't realize it at the time but I fell in love with design when I was working as a behavior specialist with children diagnosed with autism, not when I was pursuing art in college. My time using Applied Behavior Analytics to shape maladaptive behaviors through observation and iteration was a foreshadow of the design process I would later come into as a Product Designer.

My name is Eric Reyna and I have Design Grit® earned trhough loving deeply, failing forward, and holding on to hope with both hands.

What Do Others Have to Say About My Work?
an old blurry image of a young eric wearing a cowboy hat, red ascot and the same happy disposition he has always had.
When I'm not designing you'll probably catch me:
🥰   Enjoying my time with my beautiful family
🏝️   Playing and spending time outdoors
📸   Capturing photos of cool things
🪵   Making things with my hands
An image of an intricate wood carving of praying hands that Eric carved with hand tools.
I'm serious about effective design.
But I don't like to take myself too seriously.
an image of a woodcarving that Eric made with handtools. the image is reminiscent of the hands in the painting "The Creation of Adam" on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. The hands are reaching out toward each other but not exactly touching signifying a striving for relationship.
an image of Eric and his two eldest daughters. knee deep in the gulf of mexico on a sunny day. all 3 people in the photo are wearing swim suits and sunglasses, seagulls and pelicans flying behind them.
I'm one heck of a team player, but don't take my word for it.
See what others have said about me.
“I’ve worked with many talented professionals, but Eric Reyna stands out as an exceptional UI/UX designer. He strikes the perfect balance between user needs and business goals, making him an invaluable asset.
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Eric is a true team player, collaborating effortlessly across departments to ensure alignment with the broader vision. His strong people skills enable him to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering trust and efficiency. He leaves his ego at the door, is highly receptive to feedback, and isn’t afraid to ask questions when something isn’t clear, ensuring the best possible outcomes for projects."
Alex M.
OnWater - Chief Product Officer, Chief Marketing Officer
“Eric is a great person to work with. He is very effective in his communications, proactively drove the project, and stays on schedule."
Amol K.
Reshape - CEO
“Eric is personable, intelligent, and intuitive. His professional, yet relaxed demeanor always set me at ease amid a challenging season of product development. I am so thankful for his initiative to be creative and to look ahead and around corners to solve problems I wasn’t even considering.”
Audrey K.
The Colson Center - Advancement Relationship Manager
“[Eric] made a HUGE difference in the look and feel of our app. Eric is amazing at getting things mocked up quickly with figma.
He made it super easy for us to take his designs and implement them in the app.
Eric is a solid designer..."
Kevin M.
OnWater - Lead Engineer
“As a talented designer, Eric consistently delivers exceptional designs that are both visually stunning and user-focused. His ability to create impactful, high-quality work at a fast pace is truly impressive.

What sets Eric apart is his communication skills and collaborative spirit. He has an incredible ability to listen, understand project requirements, and provide thoughtful input that elevates the entire process. Working with him has always been a seamless and enjoyable experience."
Liam P.
OnWater - GIS Programmer & Web Map Developer
"One of Eric’s standout strengths is his ability to bring teams together.
He worked seamlessly with product managers, marketing teams, GIS specialists, and other key stakeholders, ensuring that design and product tasks aligned with the overarching business goals.
Eric excels at translating business needs into user-centered designs, and his openness to feedback helped refine ideas into the best possible outcomes."
Waldemar O.
OnWater - Data Engineer & GIS Analyst