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I'm Mariana

I'm a Product & Service Designer that turn complex problems into smooth and innovative solutions.

I'm Mariana

I'm a Product & Service Designer that turn complex problems into smooth and innovative solutions.

Milan

São Paulo

about me

I'm Mariana, a Brazilian designer based in Milan, Italy, with 15 years of experience in UX, Service Design, and Design Thinking. I create holistic, research-driven solutions that bridge user needs and business goals. I'm passionate about systemic problem-solving by designing meaningful services and products that enhance people's lives.


I've always been curious about human behavior and how design could shape empathetic and innovative solutions. I advocate for inclusivity and diversity and mental health at work.

I'm Mariana, a Brazilian designer based in Milan, Italy, with 15 years of experience in UX, Service Design, and Design Thinking. I create holistic, research-driven solutions that bridge user needs and business goals. I'm passionate about systemic problem-solving by designing meaningful services and products that enhance people's lives.


I've always been curious about human behavior and how design could shape empathetic and innovative solutions. I advocate for inclusivity and diversity and mental health at work.

Portrait of portfolio creator – back view
Portrait of portfolio creator – front view
Portrait of portfolio creator – back view
Portrait of portfolio creator – front view
Portrait of portfolio creator – back view
Portrait of portfolio creator – front view

some of the companies I've worked with

some of the companies I've worked with

companies I've worked with

services

What I can do for you

I design with intention.

I work at the intersection of Experience Design, Research & Strategy ranging from research methods, creative problem-solving, collaborative design methods, designing prototypes, testing and delivery.

Strategy & Research

What do your users actually need?

Where is the real opportunity hiding?

What's driving the decisions you're making?

I plan and run qualitative and quantitative research — interviews, contextual inquiry, surveys, usability testing — to surface what matters. Then I turn those findings into sharp insights and clear opportunities that teams can actually act on.

User testing

User needs

Qualitative and Quantitative research

A/B test validation

Insights

Personas

Behavior analysis

UX & Service Design

What would a better experience actually look like?

Where does your service break down?

What should the next version of your product feel like?

I design end-to-end experiences that work — for users and for the business. Whether improving an existing service or reimagining it from the ground up, I bring coherence to complexity and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Pain points

Service blueprint

Customer journey map

End-to-end flows

Organizational Impact

Systemic thinking

Process optimization

Wireframes

Handoff

Prototypes

Figma

Usability testing

Accessibility

UX/Dev communication

Project management


Workshop & Training

Is your team aligned on what matters?

Stuck on a problem that needs fresh thinking?

Want to build a design culture that lasts?

I design and facilitate workshops, co-design sessions, and design sprints that get people moving together. I handle everything from planning and facilitation to outcomes documentation, so your team leaves with clarity, not just sticky notes.

Facititation

Miro

FigJam

Design sprint

Strategy

Alignment

Prioritization

let's work together

A process focused on collaboration

A process focused on collaboration

Good work. Good people. That's the whole filter. I'm open to shaping new ideas, mentoring junior designers, or joining a team that's actually trying to build something worth building.

Freelance work

Got a complex problem, a stuck team, or something that just needs a clear head? I help untangle it — through design, workshops, or simply asking the right questions. Let's talk.

Job Opportunities

Building something ambitious and need a senior designer who thinks in systems and works well with people? I'd love to hear about it.

  • Have a project idea in mind? Let’s chat about how we can bring it to life!

  • Have a project idea in mind? Let’s chat about how we can bring it to life!

  • Have a project idea in mind? Let’s chat about how we can bring it to life!