about me
about me
about me
Hi, I'm João Calixto. I'm a product designer with an engineering mindset.
I design digital products that solve real problems for real people. My engineering background gives me a unique perspective: I approach creative challenges with analytical precision, which means more strategic solutions and fewer costly iterations. Over the past 3+ years, I've partnered with fintech, e-commerce and SaaS companies to transform complex user needs into clear, functional experiences. I specialize in building design systems that scale, creating consistency for users while making developers' lives easier. My toolkit centers around advanced Figma workflows, AI-integrated research processes, and accessibility-first design principles. I believe great design should be inclusive by default, not as an afterthought. Having collaborated with cross-functional teams across Brazil, Latin America and Australia, I've learned that effective design bridges cultural contexts while respecting local nuances. My international experience, combined with fluency in English, Portuguese and conversational Spanish, allows me to adapt solutions for diverse markets. I'm driven by the intersection of systematic thinking and creative problem-solving, where engineering rigor meets design innovation.
I design digital products that solve real problems for real people. My engineering background gives me a unique perspective: I approach creative challenges with analytical precision, which means more strategic solutions and fewer costly iterations. Over the past 3+ years, I've partnered with fintech, e-commerce and SaaS companies to transform complex user needs into clear, functional experiences. I specialize in building design systems that scale, creating consistency for users while making developers' lives easier. My toolkit centers around advanced Figma workflows, AI-integrated research processes, and accessibility-first design principles. I believe great design should be inclusive by default, not as an afterthought. Having collaborated with cross-functional teams across Brazil, Latin America and Australia, I've learned that effective design bridges cultural contexts while respecting local nuances. My international experience, combined with fluency in English, Portuguese and conversational Spanish, allows me to adapt solutions for diverse markets. I'm driven by the intersection of systematic thinking and creative problem-solving, where engineering rigor meets design innovation.





