My Story
Every pixel has a story, and here's mine

Hi, I’m Ralph Cabrera, a multidisciplinary designer based in Hong Kong with over a decade of experience across UI/UX, graphic design, and digital design. My work spans digital products, websites, brand and marketing visuals, campaigns, and other creative experiences, with a focus on bringing together strong visual communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and purposeful design.
My journey into design started with a love for storytelling and the imaginative worlds created by Disney. After earning a degree in Multimedia Arts from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in the Philippines, I initially explored the film industry before discovering a broader way to tell stories through design. A TED Talk by French street artist JR became one of those unexpected moments that changed how I saw creativity. It showed me that visual work could do more than look good. It could communicate ideas, create emotion, and influence how people see the world.
That perspective has followed me throughout my career. I began working across graphics, gaming, and digital marketing before eventually expanding into UI/UX and product design. Over the years, I’ve designed everything from marketing and promotional visuals to websites, digital platforms, interface systems, and user experiences. Working across these different areas has taught me to look at design from both sides: how something communicates visually and how it works for the person experiencing it.
Today, I enjoy working where graphic design and digital product design overlap. Whether I’m developing a visual direction, creating campaign artwork, designing a website, or solving a complex interface problem, I approach each project with the same goal: make the idea clear, engaging, useful, and visually memorable.
Outside of design, I find energy in boxing, gym training, and long hikes. Inspiration often comes from unexpected places too, including films, gaming, anime, true crime podcasts, and conversations with people from different backgrounds. They constantly remind me that good ideas rarely come from looking at design alone.
For me, design is more than a specific discipline. It is a way of turning ideas into something people can see, understand, use, and connect with.
My Certificates
Continuous learning and professional development
Generative AI for UI UX Design (Specialization Certificate)
IBM / Coursera | Issued June 2026
Credential ID: 0QJC0NHPDZG8
Focus:
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Generative AI for UI/UX workflows
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AI-assisted ideation and prototyping
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Prompt engineering for design outputs
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Design variation and personalization
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Usability testing with AI insights
Adobe Graphic Designer: Design that Demands Attention
Adobe / Coursera | Issued May 2026
Credential ID: 0X4BNJ96SQPU
Focus:
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Graphic design fundamentals
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Visual communication and layout
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Typography, color, and composition
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Image editing and illustration
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AI-assisted creative workflows
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Portfolio-ready design outputs
