Hey, I’m Eric 👋,
I’m a UI designer based in the Philippines with a soft spot for clean interfaces, thoughtful interactions, and design systems that actually make life easier. I’ve been designing for the web for a little over a decade now—working with everyone from early-stage startups to growing product teams.
Right now, I’m the Principal UI Designer at PayMongo (YC 19), where I lead design on our Payment Checkout, Merchant Dashboard and PayMongo Pages. I also mentor our UI design team and previously led the charge on our design system—building the foundations that keep our products consistent, flexible, and scalable.
I’m especially passionate about that sweet spot where design and code meet. I love jumping into the details—whether it’s fine-tuning a UI component, sketching out a flow, or prototyping with code to bring interactions to life.
At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to create digital experiences that are beautiful, functional, and feel just right. I believe that design should be a seamless part of the product experience, not an afterthought. I’m all about creating interfaces that are not just visually appealing, but also intuitive and user-friendly.
Got something in mind? Let’s team up and bring your vision to life— or learn more about what I do
Featured works
My portfolio is a reflection of how I approach design—thoughtful, systems-driven, and focused on real impact. While I’m currently putting together more detailed case studies, I’d be happy to walk you through the work I’ve done. If you’re curious to see specific projects or want a deeper look at my process, feel free to reach out: hello@ericsonl.com.
Streamlining Collaboration with PayMongo’s Design System
PayMongo, 2022
I support designers in planning and implementing components. Also one of people introduce a design rituals, like office hours, to streamline the design process.
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Enhancing the PayMongo Merchant Dashboard experience
PayMongo, 2021
We are enhancing the Merchant dashboard with highly requested features such as user management, security logs, and report overviews.
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A social chat and audio app for mental health awareness (MVP)
MendingTree, 2022
Designed a mobile app for a social chat and audio app for mental health awareness. The app is designed to help users connect with others and share their stories.
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Create an impact with rebranding to uplift lives
Siglo, 2017
Crafted a fresh brand identity for Siglo, a social enterprise dedicated to enhancing the lives of Filipinos. Prioritized optimizing the SMS experience for low-end devices.
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Writing
I write about the things I’m passionate about—UI design, design systems, front-end workflows, and growing in this crazy, creative career path. Expect practical tips, lessons I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way), and honest thoughts from my journey so far.
Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the craft, I hope you’ll find something useful—or at least relatable
34 Life Lessons I've Learned in 34 Years
Today is my birthday! I would like to share some life lessons with you based on my 34 years of experience. I hope this will inspire you to reflect on your life and learn from your experiences. 🎉🎂🎈
February 4, 2024
Reflecting on 2023: A Bullet Journal Summary
It's 2024, and I'm back to writing again. ✌🏻, and hopefully, this will not be the last again. I want to be consistent again in writing. Like what I do, this is based on my bullet journal.
January 21, 2024
Embracing the challenges of building another side project
A new year, a new beginning to build a new side project again? I'm excited to share my journey and the challenges I faced in building another side project. I hope this will inspire you to start your own side project.
January 16, 2023
Reflecting on 2022: A bullet journal summary
As the end of the year approaches, I always look forward to the chance to reflect on the past 12 months. One of my favorite ways to do this is through writing, and this year I'm going to try to incorporate my love of bullet journaling into my reflection process. Before I dive into reflecting on the year as a whole, I want to take a moment to look back on my progress with bullet journaling. It's been a hobby that I've really enjoyed and I'm excited to see how far I've come in my skills and techniques.
December 26, 2022
Why is writing beneficial to UI Designer?
You probably don't like writing if you're anything like me. It takes a lot of time and frequently seems like overkill. Nevertheless, I try to set my worries aside since I believe writing is a skill every designer should possess.
December 12, 2022
An ending is a new beginning: My self-reflection after quitting.
It's been a year since I decided to quit my three-year job. My previous job, I must say, was undoubtedly a unique work-and-passion-driven environment wherein every day there is a possibility of learning something new.
December 3, 2022