Danilo Leal
About Danilo Leal
Danilo Leal serves as the Lead Designer at MUI, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in product design with experience at several companies in Brazil, including iFood and Loggi.
Work at MUI
Danilo Leal has served as the Lead Designer at MUI since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing core products such as Material UI, Joy UI, and MUI Base. He is actively involved in initiatives aimed at developing a stronger product culture within the organization. Additionally, Leal plays a significant role in growing the design team at MUI, contributing to the overall design strategy and execution.
Previous Design Experience
Before joining MUI, Danilo Leal accumulated extensive experience in various design roles. He worked as a Designer at Rapiddo Entregas from 2017 to 2018. Following this, he served as a Product Designer at iFood for one year, from 2018 to 2019. Leal continued his career as a Product Designer at Nexa Digital in 2019 for 11 months, and then as a Senior Product Designer at Loggi from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Danilo Leal studied at Universidade Federal de São Carlos, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in design, equipping him with skills that he has applied throughout his professional journey in various design roles.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Danilo Leal enjoys hiking, music production, and traveling. These interests reflect his diverse passions outside of work, contributing to his creative approach to design.