I used to just design things.
Then I learned to build them.

Building unique, end-to-end React applications, SaaS platforms, and Web3 solutions engineered for real people.

Profile

I am a fullStack engineer with a solid background in UX/UI design. I spent several years working in digital design before teaching myself to code so I could actually build the products I was designing. I specialize in developing clean, React-based applications, with experience ranging from SaaS platforms and dashboard interfaces to Web3 integrations. My main focus is bridging the gap between design mockups and frontend code, writing functional code, and shipping products that make sense to the end-user.

Technical Skills

Frontend & UI/UX

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Astro
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Framer Motion
  • UI Design Systems
  • Prototyping

Backend, Databases & Cloud

  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • Supabase
  • Firebase
  • Vercel
  • API Integration

Web3 & Asset Tokenization

  • Solidity
  • Smart Contracts
  • Wallet Integrations
  • Tokenized Asset Flows
  • RWA

Experience

  • GB Properties

    Co-Founder, Chief Communications Officer & Lead Web3 Engineer

    Cancún, México · 2025 — Present

    • Led the design of the platform's real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure, translating complex real estate and legal processes into scalable blockchain-based workflows.
    • Architected and developed core smart contracts in Solidity for property fractionalization, investor participation, and automated yield distribution.
    • Directed technical strategy across frontend, backend, and blockchain integrations, ensuring secure and production-ready application architecture.
    • Acted as the primary bridge between legal advisors, real estate stakeholders, investors, and the development team, aligning technical implementation with business and regulatory requirements.
    • Researched and implemented emerging Web3 tooling, scaling solutions, and wallet onboarding flows to improve platform usability, transaction efficiency, and user adoption.
  • Freelance

    Front-End Developer / UI/UX Designer / Web3 Consultant

    Remote · 2020 — Present

    • Built custom React/Next.js websites for clients in tourism, real estate, events, and tech.
    • Developed full-stack apps with backend integrations, APIs, and databases for seamless user experiences.
    • Created smart contracts for NFTs and crypto-based access systems using Solidity.
    • Led UX/UI efforts: wire-framing, prototyping, user testing, and visual design.
    • Managed full project lifecycles and coordinated small remote teams.
  • GBDevelopers

    Co-Founder & Developer

    Remote · 2022 — Present

    • Built internal dApps such as NFT marketplaces and token dashboards.
    • Collaborated with artists and early-stage startups to tokenize digital assets and integrate Web3 payment systems.
  • GeekBucket

    UX/UI Designer

    Cancún, Mexico · 2020 — 2025

    • Led UI/UX design for enterprise software and internal tools.
    • Conducted stakeholder discovery sessions and translated requirements into high-fidelity wireframes.
    • Delivered scalable, developer-friendly design systems aligned with frontend architecture.
  • Ignait

    Senior Graphic Designer

    Cancún, Mexico · 2020 — 2025

    • Designed B2B communication assets and visual materials for marketing campaigns.
    • Delivered branding, rebranding, and print collateral aligned with strategic goals.
    • Ensured cohesive visual identity across channels in collaboration with marketing teams.

Selected Projects

GBProperties

Landing page & dashboard

View GBProperties
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Clerk
  • Slack Integration
  • Ethers.js

CEDUCAP

Landing page & Web-App

View CEDUCAP
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • Ethers.js

JOBI

Web & mobile app UX/UI + branding

View JOBI
  • UX/UI design
  • Branding
  • Wireframes
  • Marketing assets

Education

  • Bachelor of Digital Design (Incomplete)

    The Art Institute of Seattle — Seattle, WA

    Visual Communication, Digital Art & Design, Motion Graphics

  • Self-Taught Web Development

    Project-based learning since 2020

    React.js, Next.js, Astro, JavaScript, TypeScript, Solidity, API Integration, SQL

    • Project-based learning and online courses since 2020
    • Built and deployed full-stack and decentralized applications

Other Skills

  • React Native & Flutter for cross-platform mobile apps
  • Strong client & team communication across disciplines
  • Project leadership — managed cross-disciplinary teams as team lead
  • Creative industry insight — DJ, music producer, and artist relations manager

Languages

  • Spanish Native speaker
  • English Professional Working Proficiency (C1 Advanced)

Personal Details

Based in

Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico 77500

Available for full-stack, Web3 & SaaS development projects.

Based in Cancun, Mexico — working remotely with startups, founders, and businesses worldwide.

Interested in work together?
Let's talk.

hola@raulrico.work

Currently booking a limited number of projects for Q3 2026.