Designing for clarity in complex products

After years leading design and talent, I am back to deep product craft, and I still mentor.

Principal Product Designer · Based in Brazil

Work

Experience

Portrait of Rodrigo Mafra

Design craft, systems, and mentorship

Based in Brazil, my journey started with hands-on product craft first. Then design leadership and talent sourcing work. Now back to deep craft with mentorship.

Earlier roles

Mentorship

“Mentorship is context, not control. I create clarity, build confidence, and remove barriers so great craft can happen.”

  • Create clarity

    Make the problem, the stakes, and the next move visible so designers can decide without waiting for permission.

  • Build confidence

    Coaching designers in the work: craft standards, judgment, and growth without losing the plot.

  • Remove barriers

    Clear process friction, feedback gaps, and organizational blockers so great craft can ship.