Ariel Cardoso

Product Designer and Web Designer

Career, so far

Since 2006 evolving with technology and the market trends

Circled Play
2006

Intern, Programmer, and Designer

My journey began in Brazil, where I wore multiple hats—typing, researching, and even dabbling in graphic design.

It was at the first digital agency I worked for that I had the opportunity to learn PHP, ASP, HTML, CSS, and design tools like Fireworks, Flash, and Corel Draw (yes, those nostalgic relics!)

Website
2008

Web Designer

‍As my role evolved, I settled into web development while still supporting design tasks and UI interactions. To tackle specific projects, I expanded my skill set to include Java and C#.

Simultaneously, I embarked on my Information Technology Management degree.

Picture
2013

UI Designer

‍A pivotal moment arrived when I transitioned from development to a pure design position.

Finally, I had the freedom to plan and create full design projects. It was a delightful shift—one that allowed me to shape products from inception.

iPhone 14
2016

Mobile Experience

Motivated by personal interest, I accepted a job offer at a mobile app agency. Over the next three years, I led design projects for various mobile apps for government, private companies, startups, and events.

Gratitude to the companies—Primelan, Voxbras, PIPZ, iMoth, Mobby, and InfluencerX—for trusting in my work.

Airplane Take Off
2020

Experience abroad

In 2020, I embarked on an exciting journey to study in Canada. My focus was on specialization in Web and Mobile Development, aiming to enhance my career prospects.

During this process I improved my English skills and learned modern technologies based on Canada market. for instance, ReactJS, Shopify, and Webflow.

Superman
2022

Product Designer

Working on SaaS platforms, I honed my skills and gained insights into my strengths and aspirations as a designer.

Crafting user-focused solutions became both a challenge and a source of immense satisfaction. This experience guided me toward becoming a better Product Designer.

Graduation Cap
2023

UI UX Specialization

In 2024, I completed my studyes in Canada graduating in UI/UX Design, thanks to opportunities provided by Cornerstone and the mentorship of Wakana Sakai.

Research, case studies, and workshops prepared me even more for the Canadian market.

Rocket
2024

Canada and beyond!

The Canadian market opened doors to exciting projects, allowing me to further develop my skills.

Looking ahead, I aim to strategically enhance collaboration within teams. My experiences serve as a valuable resource, empowering managers, designers, and developers to excel in their work.

Skills & Tools

Preferred apps and tools for working

Figma
Figma
Sketch
Sketch
Photoshop
AdobeXD
Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
HTML 5
HTML, CSS, JS
Webflow
Webflow
Wordpress
Wordpress