Rodrigo Souza
About Rodrigo Souza
Rodrigo Souza is a Senior Product Designer at Thoughtworks, with a background in design education and extensive experience in UX research. He has worked in various roles across multiple institutions in Brazil, specializing in user journey mapping and research methodologies.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Rodrigo Souza serves as a Senior Product Designer at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on user experience design, employing his expertise to support other UX researchers within the team. His responsibilities include identifying user journeys and facilitating assessment processes to uncover pain points. He utilizes tools like Mural and Dovetail for research analyses and conducts quantitative research primarily using Qualaroo.
Previous Experience at CESAR School
Rodrigo worked as a Professor de Design at CESAR School from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed to the education of design students in Recife e Região, Brasil. His experience in academia allowed him to share his knowledge and expertise in design, further enhancing his professional profile.
Experience at CESAR - Instituto de Inovação
From 2017 to 2020, Rodrigo held the position of Product Designer at CESAR - Instituto de Inovação. His work involved applying design principles to innovative projects in Recife e Região, Brasil. This role helped him develop his skills in product design and user experience, laying a foundation for his current position.
Educational Background
Rodrigo Souza studied at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, where he focused on Comunicação e Estudos da Mídia, achieving a Master Mobility in New Media and Web Practices from 2016 to 2017. He also holds a Master's degree in Design, which he earned from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco between 2015 and 2017. His educational background includes a Graduação in Design, completed from 2006 to 2009 at the same university.
Skills and Specializations
Rodrigo specializes in creating and running interview protocols for UX research. He facilitates the sharing of findings and insights through storytelling and user journey matching. His ability to connect stakeholders with overlapping interests or concerns further enhances his effectiveness in design and research roles.