My name is Manuela and I am a product designer. Priori to becoming a designer, I have a decade of experience working in startups in business development & partnerships. The experience of working at small startups has helped me develop a deep compassion for users of digital products.

People said that once I started on this path, I would never be able to unsee good and bad design in my life. It’s absolutely true. I’ve brainstormed ideas on how to overhaul the NYC Subway system, implemented a successful mise en place process for cooking in my kitchen, and even have a draft on why Zen Buddhism is an example of perfect UX. 

I like being outside, skiing, rollerskating, level-upping in all aspects of life, dancing, reading about consciousness, and making jewelry, clothes, and food. Like a typical gemini, I have wayyy too many hobbies and interests.