Edoardo Mercati
About Edoardo Mercati
Edoardo Mercati is a Product Lead and Designer at Framer, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in product design and UX, with previous roles at companies such as Backbase, bunq, and FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Work at Framer
Edoardo Mercati has been working at Framer since 2020 as a Product Lead & Designer. His role involves overseeing product design and leading initiatives that enhance user experience. He has contributed significantly to various projects, including the redesign of the preview experience, which optimized user interactions with design prototypes. Mercati also played a key role in the development and launch of the Framer CMS, improving the platform's content management capabilities. Additionally, he coordinated the launch of the Mac & Windows apps, expanding the tool's accessibility across different operating systems.
Education and Expertise
Edoardo Mercati studied at Politecnico di Torino, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Product Design from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Systemic Design from 2012 to 2015. His academic background provided him with a strong foundation in design principles and methodologies, which he applies in his professional roles. Mercati's expertise spans product design, user experience, and design systems.
Background
Edoardo Mercati has a diverse professional background in design, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His career began with an internship at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as a UX Design Intern in 2012. He then held positions as a Motion Designer at Flac Lab and as a UX Designer for his MSc final project at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Mercati transitioned to product design roles at bunq and Backbase before joining Framer.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Framer, Edoardo Mercati worked as a Product Designer at Backbase from 2016 to 2018 and at bunq from 2015 to 2016. He also had a brief stint as a Freelance UX Designer at Starting Point in 2015. His experience includes working on various design projects that focus on enhancing user experience and interface design. Additionally, he served as an Assistant Professor in Virtual Design at Politecnico di Torino from 2013 to 2014.