The festive atmosphere was nationwide; in Brazil, football is treated like a religion.


A year after Clube de Regatas Flamengo won its first Intercontinental Cup in 1981, I was born. My name was given in honor of the club's right-back, one of the best in Brazilian football history. My father was the main driver of all my "fanaticism.".


However, my first contact with visual arts came through my doodles and the photocopies my father made during his time in public service. He was a cameraman, and my mother was a homemaker at a time when women typically did not work outside the home. Today, everything has changed—a new generation with new concepts, values, and even a different understanding of family. First came my older brother (Japa), a Carioca with Oriental (Indigenous) features. Indirectly, he was the main person who influenced my career. He practically took me under his wing during his time as a partner in the technology, marketing, and design industry. He still works in the same field today. I identify as mixed-race—I am not "pure white." In fact, without getting political, who is truly "pure" in Brazil? My main characteristic is transparency regarding projects and deadlines. I strive for minimalism in both visual and textual information. I enjoy research, value the creative process, and respect the client's perspective. That said, I am a calm, critical, and witty person, flexible when it comes to changes, and I love joking around with those close to me. Another passion of mine is photography, which has brought me some awards and plenty of joy..


Academic Journey

Education

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
Postgraduate
Hedonomics / IHC - Usabilidade e Arquitetura da Informação
2009 → 2010

 

UNESA - RJ
Undergraduate Degree
Graphic Design
2006 → 2008

 

English
Cultura Inglesa
Interlink 6 (Trancado)

Certifications

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design
Strategic Design - 40 hours

 

Coderhouse
Product Manager - 80 hours

 

PM3

  • Product Analytics -20h
  • Product Design - 35h
  • Product Discovery - 30h
  • Product Growth - 30h
  • Product Leadership - 30h
  • Product Management - 40h
  • Product Marketing - 25h

 

Professional Journey

Product Mananger

Own Studio - Present

Specialist

Brasilseg - 3 years and 6 months

Co-Founder - Product Designer Lead

Twidie - 1 year and 6 months

Product Designer Sr

Fiocruz - 2 anos e 1 meses

Product Designer Sr

IRB RE - 4 years