Renan Castro
About Renan Castro
Renan Castro is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in UX design and mentorship. Currently, he works at Bugcrowd and Springboard, focusing on enhancing user experiences in cybersecurity and UI/UX design.
Current Role at Bugcrowd
Renan Castro serves as a Senior Product Designer at Bugcrowd, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he contributes to the development of a design system that scales data-driven user experiences. He collaborates with cross-functional teams to launch new cybersecurity products and services, enhancing accessibility to security expertise for thousands of customers.
Experience at Springboard
Renan Castro has been involved with Springboard as a Mentor in UI/UX Design since 2022. He also worked as a User Experience Consultant for one month in 2023. His mentorship role focuses on guiding students in the field of UI/UX design, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry.
Professional Background in UX Design
Renan Castro has a diverse background in UX design, having worked at various organizations. He served as a UX Designer at ComLinked from 2015 to 2016 and at Xref from 2016 to 2020. He was the Lead UX Designer at PASS Technology Group from 2020 to 2021 and the Head of UX / Design Director at Helium from 2021 to 2023. His roles have involved designing user experiences that integrate data and cybersecurity.
Educational Background
Renan Castro studied Graphic Design at Faculdade Brasília, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from 2002 to 2006. He has also completed courses through Coursera.org, further enhancing his skills and knowledge in design and user experience.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Renan Castro utilizes a blend of creativity and analytical thinking to address complex design challenges. He focuses on building information architecture with a forward-thinking approach, integrating new capabilities into existing products. His work emphasizes enhancing user experiences through intuitive design.