Erika Leal

Design Thinker

Erika Leal

Design Thinker

Erika Leal

Design Thinker

Erika Leal

Design Thinker

About E

Meet Erika Leal, the Creative Mind Behind the Magic


In the ever-evolving world of design and technology, Erika Leal stands as a passionate creative force, infusing digital and visual experiences with life and imagination. With over a decade of experience, Erika has mastered graphic design, web development, and product design, making her a visionary storyteller in the design space.


Erika’s journey began with a deep love for drawing and an endless curiosity for visual art. Growing up in Bogotá, Colombia, she spent hours with sketchbooks, shaping her artistic skills. As a teenager, she discovered the power of web design, diving into HTML and CSS to build her first website. This moment sparked a realization: she could blend her artistic talent with the limitless potential of digital technology.

Today, Erika’s work reflects this unique combination of art and tech, creating captivating, impactful designs that connect with audiences. Known as a “design magician” by clients, Erika transforms ideas into reality—adding a touch of magic to each project she takes on.

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Years of experience

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Client-focused solutions

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Years in crypto innovation

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Remote-Friendly

Experience

2021 - Present

Creative Director

Freelance Designer & Developer

At Bentaus, a forward-thinking energy company, I serve as the Creative Director, where I help shape the brand’s visual identity and digital presence. Bentaus harnesses solar energy, storing it as digital currency (Bitcoin) and supporting financial transactions through digital energy. My role involves creating compelling visuals, strategic branding, and engaging content that communicates Bentaus’s mission to reduce humanity’s carbon footprint through direct carbon capture technology.

2021 - Present

Creative Director

Freelance Designer & Developer

At Bentaus, a forward-thinking energy company, I serve as the Creative Director, where I help shape the brand’s visual identity and digital presence. Bentaus harnesses solar energy, storing it as digital currency (Bitcoin) and supporting financial transactions through digital energy. My role involves creating compelling visuals, strategic branding, and engaging content that communicates Bentaus’s mission to reduce humanity’s carbon footprint through direct carbon capture technology.

2017 - Present

Leather Furniture Expo

Graphic & Web Designer

At Leather Furniture Expo, a long-standing ecommerce platform specializing in leather furniture, I’m responsible for enhancing the brand’s digital presence. Currently, I’m leading a comprehensive website redesign to modernize the user experience, improve functionality, and optimize conversion rates. This project is a work in progress, with a focus on transforming the site to align with today’s eCommerce standards and user expectations. Additionally, I handle IT troubleshooting and create engaging design assets like banners, emails, and social media content to boost our online visibility and brand identity.

2017 - Present

Leather Furniture Expo

Graphic & Web Designer

At Leather Furniture Expo, a long-standing ecommerce platform specializing in leather furniture, I’m responsible for enhancing the brand’s digital presence. Currently, I’m leading a comprehensive website redesign to modernize the user experience, improve functionality, and optimize conversion rates. This project is a work in progress, with a focus on transforming the site to align with today’s eCommerce standards and user expectations. Additionally, I handle IT troubleshooting and create engaging design assets like banners, emails, and social media content to boost our online visibility and brand identity.

2021- 2023

Swagcheck

UI/UX and Graphic Designer

In my remote role as a UI/UX and Graphic Designer at SwagCheck, I played a key part in building the company’s website and designing NFTs for notable clients, including basketball celebrities and NY artists like Enhance. This position deepened my expertise in blockchain technology and the crypto world, allowing me to develop user-friendly interfaces that integrated seamlessly with NFT and digital collectible platforms. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team across locations, I crafted engaging digital experiences that combined style with functionality, embracing the latest trends in the emerging NFT space.

2021- 2023

Swagcheck

UI/UX and Graphic Designer

In my remote role as a UI/UX and Graphic Designer at SwagCheck, I played a key part in building the company’s website and designing NFTs for notable clients, including basketball celebrities and NY artists like Enhance. This position deepened my expertise in blockchain technology and the crypto world, allowing me to develop user-friendly interfaces that integrated seamlessly with NFT and digital collectible platforms. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team across locations, I crafted engaging digital experiences that combined style with functionality, embracing the latest trends in the emerging NFT space.

2012- 2016

Freelancer

USA- Graphic Designer

As a freelance graphic designer, I worked on diverse projects, building my skills in branding, web design, and client management. This period helped me develop a strong foundation in design and project execution.

2012- 2016

Freelancer

USA- Graphic Designer

As a freelance graphic designer, I worked on diverse projects, building my skills in branding, web design, and client management. This period helped me develop a strong foundation in design and project execution.

Services

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Brand Identity

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Brand Identity

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App and UI/UX Design

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App and UI/UX Design

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Web Design

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Web Design

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