Alan Maranho
About Alan Maranho
Alan Maranho is a Principal Designer at MetaLab, with a background in UX/UI and product design. He has previously held positions at MATILHA and Editorial Design, and has a strong educational foundation in graphic and strategic design.
Current Role at MetaLab
Alan Maranho serves as a Principal Designer at MetaLab, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this role, he focuses on design leadership and project execution, contributing to the development of user-centered design solutions.
Previous Experience at MATILHA
Before joining MetaLab, Alan worked at MATILHA from 2017 to 2021. He initially served as a Product Designer for three years, where he was involved in various design projects. He then advanced to the role of Head of UX/UI Design for one year, overseeing user experience and interface design initiatives in Curitiba, Paraná.
Design Background
Alan has a diverse background in design, having worked in various capacities since 2011. His early roles included positions as a Graphic Designer and Web Designer at Editorial Design and WB4B/C' Negócios Online. He also worked at HouseCricket Digital & Direct, where he continued to develop his web design skills.
Education and Training
Alan's educational background includes a degree in Graphic Design from PUCPR, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education with a postgraduate degree in Strategic Design & Design Thinking at PUCPR from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he participated in an academic exchange program at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, focusing on Communication Design from 2013 to 2014.
Early Career Development
Alan began his career in design as an Apprentice at Ferramentas Gerais Com. Ind. S/A from 2010 to 2011. He gained foundational experience in design roles at various companies, including a brief stint as a Design Research Assistant at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2014.