Thiago M.
About Thiago M.
Thiago M. is a Senior Product Designer currently working at Liferay in São Paulo, Brazil, where he focuses on designing and building new features for Liferay DXP. He has extensive experience in UX and product design, having held various roles at companies such as Cadmus Soluções em TI, alt.bank, and ThoughtWorks.
Current Role at Liferay
Thiago M. serves as a Senior Product Designer at Liferay, a position he has held since 2022. He is part of the largest product team at Liferay, where he focuses on designing and building new features for Liferay DXP. His responsibilities include utilizing design tools such as Figma and Maze to create high-fidelity prototypes and mockups. Thiago also conducts market research and performs remote usability tests and user interviews to inform the design process.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Prior to his current role, Thiago M. held several positions in UX design. He worked as a Lead UX Designer at alt.bank from 2021 to 2022 and as a Senior Experience Designer at ThoughtWorks from 2017 to 2019. His earlier experience includes roles as a Senior UX Designer at Cadmus Soluções em TI from 2015 to 2017 and as a UX Designer at Fera.ai in 2020. Thiago has also contributed as a UX Design Consultant at BRQ Digital Solutions and as a UI Designer at Folha de S.Paulo and UOL.
Educational Background
Thiago M. studied Graphic Design at Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at the University School of Design and Engineering of Barcelona, obtaining a Post-Graduate Diploma in Design & Communication in 2008. This educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in design and product development.
Design Methodologies and Tools
In his design practice, Thiago M. employs various methodologies and tools to enhance product development. He is skilled in conducting ideation workshops and prioritization sessions to align design strategies with multidisciplinary teams. His use of tools like Figma and Maze allows him to create prototypes and mockups that facilitate testing and validation of design hypotheses. Thiago's approach includes defining stories, use cases, and criteria to support product discovery and delivery cycles.
Foundational Roles in Design
Thiago M. has a diverse background in design, having co-founded deepbeep and served as an Art Director at 10'Minutos. His early career included roles as a Designer at Portal iG and as a UI & Visual Designer at Folha de S.Paulo. These foundational experiences have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of design across various platforms and industries.