Olá! I’m Zé Marques, a product design lead based in Lisbon.
I’m a product designer with a deep passion for crafting experiences that truly enhance people’s lives. I’m currently heading design at UNWR, a small product design studio focused on helping startups and small businesses create and grow digital experiences.
Reach out if you want to talk about design, e-commerce, distributed work, or productivity.
Latest:
- Running effective 1:1’s as a design managerA 1:1 meeting consists of private discussions between two collaborators, such as a manager… Read more: Running effective 1:1’s as a design manager
- Flavors of Leadership InterviewOn April 2022 I was interviewed for an internal initiative at Automattic that focused… Read more: Flavors of Leadership Interview
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- Learning to listenDesigners at Automattic have one common goal that is clearly stated in our creed: I… Read more: Learning to listen