Based in Brazil
Demystifying RWA: How a simplified investment journey helped secure $100,000 in funding from XDC Network.
How I built an MVP from scratch that streamlined manual processes, reduced developer cognitive load, and secured $10,000 in funding from XDC Latam.
How I built the visual identity and UI system for a blockchain card game, balancing meme culture with functional clarity.
Visual identity for an electronic music project on the border between logic and emotion.
The adventures of the capybara Cau.
Solo product design driving early-stage venture funding for Speck Finance.
Design leadership for award-winning Web3 Oracle solution - Fact Finance.
Recognized excellence in crafting for the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Award-winning innovation in decentralized application design.
Bridging business viability and seamless user experience in Web3.
Strategic solo product design driving successful early-stage Grant for Anyflow.
Senior Product Designer with 7+ years turning early-stage ideas into launched products — across venture studios, startups and distributed teams — from strategy to end-to-end design and scalable systems, now accelerated with AI-assisted workflows.
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Web3 Funding
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Digital Products
Launched
Years in Design
Strategy
Strategic Design
Projects Leaded
User-centered journeys pairing smart usability with intuitive design.
Modern and responsive websites that elevate your digital presence.
Memorable visual identities that capture your essence and brand value.
High-impact materials — pitch decks, digital to print — that make your message stand out.
Custom artwork that enriches your brand, storybooks, digital products and storytelling.
My process combines strategic clarity with high-speed execution. I work intimately with the problem—the product architecture, the business goals, and the user needs—to build solutions that don't just look beautiful. I deliver thoughtful, end-to-end work designed to move fast and drive impact.
We align business goals, user needs, and brand vision — using AI to turn research into strategy fast.
I turn insights into intuitive interfaces, scalable systems, and brand identities — iterating faster with AI.
From developer product handoff to full brand rollout, I refine every detail for an impactful launch.
“Mariana is an exceptionally dedicated and reliable designer. She elevated our standards and helped shape the visual identity of more than a dozen companies in our startup studio — growing fast, taking ownership, and delivering with a genuine commitment to excellence.”
“I worked closely with Mariana for almost two years across several projects. She's an extremely dedicated professional, always delivering fast, creative work with very high technical quality. She built the initial visual identity of my startup, Speck Finance, and we were thrilled with the result.”
“Working with Mari was a professional delight. She's extremely creative and fast‑paced, and quickly mastered the Web3 space. She's also curious and fun — the kind of professional who brings out the best in everyone around her. I learned a great deal from her.”
“Mariana is highly professional and talented. I've worked with her on many projects and the experience has always been positive — I have great confidence in her creativity. She's always willing to teach, learn, and innovate. From graphic design to UI/UX, she has mastered many formats and medias.”
“Mariana has been such a pleasure to work with. She always delivers incredible designs for even the most unexpected projects. She takes the time to understand the industry before starting, and it shows in how much life her designs have.”