Claudio Angrigiani

Design Engineer

About

For over a decade, I’ve shaped digital products as a product designer, engineer, and startup founder. I blend intuitive design with technical precision, owning the canvas from ideation to final polish to deliver impactful, user-focused solutions. I thrive in fast-paced environments, creating products that matter.

Experience

Member of Technical Staff

xAI

Sep 2025 - Present

Palo Alto, CA, US

Design Engineer

Footprint

Dec 2022 - Sep 2025

New York, NY, US (Remote)

Footprint is building the identity layer to the internet.

  • Contributed to the design and front-end development of all company products, including desktop dashboards, mobile web, and native applications.
  • Led the design and development of a scalable design system using Figma, React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js, driving UI consistency and improving development efficiency across teams.
  • Redesigned the ID document scan flow for final users, leveraging App Clips for instant, secure identity verification, increasing conversion rates from 70% to 96%.

Product Designer

MainStreet

Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

San Jose, CA, US (Remote)

MainStreet empowers startups to access Federal and State tax credits, saving companies an average of $50K+ through a streamlined platform.

  • Led a full redesign of the R&D tax credit product, optimizing the user journey, data collection, and increasing application completion rates.
  • Initiated and launched a comprehensive design system, enhancing cross-team collaboration and reducing design-to-development time.
  • Helped rebrand the company and apply the new brand guidelines to the product.

Co-founder

Dorothy

Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

New York, NY, US (Remote)

Dorothy pioneered solutions for disaster preparedness and financial recovery, backed by Plug and Play, Hustle Fund, CDL, and UrbanX.

  • Led product and design strategy, building and mentoring a team of ML engineers to deliver our product from ideation to launch.
  • Spearheaded technical fundraising efforts, securing pre-seed and seed rounds by presenting compelling product visions to investors.

Design Manager

Banco Galicia

Jan 2018 - May 2019

Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Established and led Banco Galicia’s first in-house design team, recruiting and mentoring 8 designers to deliver transformative digital experiences.
  • Created and implemented a robust design system, standardizing design across mobile apps, web platforms, and loyalty programs.
  • Drove major UX enhancements for iOS/Android apps, online banking, and loyalty platforms, increasing user satisfaction scores by 25%.

Product Designer

Banco Galicia

Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Designed and launched token-based authentication, enhancing platform security and increasing user trust.
  • Streamlined the wire-transfer process, reducing transaction time and improving user satisfaction.
  • Implemented in-app credit card payment functionality, boosting payment completion rates.
  • Developed a personal finance dashboard, empowering users to manage finances effectively.

Product Designer (Contract)

Explore Share

Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

Buenos Aires, Argentina (Remote)

  • Led a comprehensive overhaul of booking flows, improving user retention.
  • Managed the migration of design assets from Sketch to Figma, streamlining workflows and enabling real-time collaboration.
  • Established the foundation for a scalable design system.

Country manager

Masisa Lab

Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Launched Masisa’s Argentinian startup accelerator, securing 50+ high-quality applications through targeted outreach and networking.
  • Selected and mentored top-tier startups, enhancing their product development and market strategies.

Co-founder

CRAN.IO

Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

Buenos Aires, Argentina

CRAN.IO was a hardware and software agency delivering innovative solutions for startups and enterprises.

  • Directed product and design strategy for 10+ seed-stage startups, guiding them from concept to successful product launches.
  • Launched Prismetic Analytics, a spinoff leveraging infrared sensors and cloud analytics to provide actionable in-store visitor insights, adopted by 5 major brands in Argentina.

Co-founder

WoodpeckeR

Nov 2012 - Nov 2014

Buenos Aires, Argentina

WoodpeckeR was an industrial design studio creating innovative accessories for smartphones, tablets, and other devices.

  • Earned the 'Innovative Design' Prize at the 2013 International Design Fair, Metropolitan Design Center (CMD), Buenos Aires.
  • Secured permanent exhibition and sales at the Museum of Latin American Modern Art (MALBA) store in 2013.

Co-founder

ComeCasero (500 Startups)

Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

Mexico City, Mexico

ComeCasero was an online marketplace connecting users with homemade meals from local cooks.

  • Led fundraising efforts, securing seed investment from 500 Startups Latin America and building key investor relationships.
  • Designed and launched the platform, overseeing product development and go-to-market strategy in Mexico City, achieving 1,000+ active users.

Education

Master of Integrated Product Design

University of Pennsylvania

Product Design

Awarded the Jorge Rosas Scholarship for academic excellence, which covers all educational expenses.

2019 - 2021

MS, Industrial Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires

Industrial Engineering

2007 - 2013

MS, Exchange Semester

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Environmental Science

2011 - 2012

Stack

Design

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Development

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Favorite AI tools

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Last updated: August 2025