I’m Noe Barragán, a Senior Lead Product Designer working at the intersection of Mixed Reality, AI, and spatial interaction, turning deep tech constraints into simple, scalable, human centered products.
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Bennet Peji Design & Mentus. San Diego, California
Branding expertise was applied to the development of high impact websites for international audiences, including projects for the San Diego Business Association.2010 -
Samsung Mobile, Seattle, WA
Work transitioned into full scale experience design, supporting Samsung’s partnerships with AT&T and T-Mobile to shape advanced mobile user experiences for millions of customers across the U.S. market.2012 -
Microsoft. Seattle, WA.
Contributions were made to a confidential Microsoft initiative that ultimately evolved into HoloLens, Microsoft’s first untethered mixed reality device. The work focused on prototyping and defining foundational XR experience patterns for spatial computing.2014 -
Microsoft. Seattle, WA.
Work has focused on defining and delivering core user experiences across mobile, desktop, and web. Contributions span interaction design, accessibility, prototyping, and the creation of scalable UX frameworks that support millions of users worldwide. Collaboration with engineering, product, and research teams has been central to shaping features that improve communication, reduce friction, and drive long term product adoption. In 2023, responsibilities expanded into senior level product design, leading end to end initiatives, guiding cross functional alignment, and influencing product strategy for key communication and collaboration scenarios across the Microsoft ecosystem.2022
Hello, I’m Noe Barragan. I design technology that delivers meaningful user impact and measurable business outcomes.
My career began in visual and interaction design, where I learned how clarity, emotion, and craft shape the way people understand and adopt new products. As I moved deeper into product and systems design, I became increasingly focused on the intersection of user experience, business strategy, and long term product vision.
At Samsung, I led the design of the first video calling experience launched across major U.S. carriers. That work taught me how to design for massive scale, align multi company stakeholders, and deliver experiences that improve both user engagement and business performance.
At Microsoft, my work on HoloLens fundamentally expanded my sense of what technology can be. Mixed reality challenged me to think beyond screens and explore how interaction models can amplify human capability. Many of the frameworks and patterns I helped develop continue to shape Microsoft’s spatial computing ecosystem.
Today, I’m focused on designing systems that feel intuitive and human while directly contributing to product adoption, retention, and long term growth. I believe great design is more than usability. It reduces friction, accelerates decision making, and creates momentum for both users and the business.
My career began in visual and interaction design, where I learned how clarity, emotion, and craft shape the way people understand and adopt new products. As I moved deeper into product and systems design, I became increasingly focused on the intersection of user experience, business strategy, and long term product vision.
At Samsung, I led the design of the first video calling experience launched across major U.S. carriers. That work taught me how to design for massive scale, align multi company stakeholders, and deliver experiences that improve both user engagement and business performance.
At Microsoft, my work on HoloLens fundamentally expanded my sense of what technology can be. Mixed reality challenged me to think beyond screens and explore how interaction models can amplify human capability. Many of the frameworks and patterns I helped develop continue to shape Microsoft’s spatial computing ecosystem.
Today, I’m focused on designing systems that feel intuitive and human while directly contributing to product adoption, retention, and long term growth. I believe great design is more than usability. It reduces friction, accelerates decision making, and creates momentum for both users and the business.