I’m Yarisel Velacanto,
Hello!
I work at the intersection of data, design, and behavior, bringing warmth, clarity, and intention to complex information. I’m guided by a simple belief: information should feel clear, human, and meaningful.
My Path
My curiosity started early. As a kid, I took apart my first PC just to understand how it worked. That instinct to explore and understand never left.
Today, it shows up in how I approach data, design, and storytelling. I enjoy digging into complexity, asking questions, and translating what I find into something people can actually connect with.
What I Do
With over eight years in IT, along with experience in UX/UI and data work, I’ve built a skill set that helps me understand both how systems function and how people experience them.
My work often looks like this:
uncovering patterns and insights that make information easier to understand
designing intuitive, inclusive experiences that help people navigate complexity
connecting data, systems, and user needs to support clarity and reliability
What Inspires Me
I’m drawn to work that helps people feel supported rather than overwhelmed. Data and design are most powerful when they’re approached with empathy.
Whether I’m analyzing patterns, mapping behavior, or translating something technical, my goal is always the same: reduce friction, add clarity, and make information easier to understand.
My last name, Velacanto, means “singing candle.” It reflects the kind of presence I try to bring into my work: steady, supportive, and quietly illuminating.
Unplugged: World Beyond Data & Design
When I’m not working with data or designing experiences, I spend time on things that keep me curious, creative, and thinking in new ways. These interests shape how I approach both design and strategy.
Traveling
Exploring new places helps me step outside my own perspective. Like working with different datasets, travel builds adaptability, awareness, and curiosity. These qualities shape how I approach research and design.
Gaming
Blending storytelling, strategy, and psychology. Paying attention to level design and player behavior has shaped how I think about building experiences that feel intuitive and engaging.
Reading Books
Diving into a good book helps me see the world through different lenses. It sharpens how I notice patterns and tell meaningful stories, whether that’s in a dataset or a digital interface.
Unique Foods
Food is an experience. Exploring diverse cuisines shapes how I combine data, design, and insight to create solutions that are both functional and thoughtful.
Creativity, analysis, and storytelling have always gone hand in hand for me. These interests shape how I approach problem-solving across data, IT, and UX/UI, helping me design thoughtful experiences and deliver impact through insight.
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