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I’m Maria Clara Gil Braz, a UX/UI designer passionate about creating accessible, user-centered digital experiences.
I have experience designing solutions that improve usability and accessibility, including Bank Easy for elderly users and HUGGY to support autistic individuals and their families. I’m skilled in prototyping, usability testing, and end-to-end design.
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Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Work Experience
UI/UX Design Project Freelancer at Itaú Easy
June 1, 2023 - PresentEngineered user-friendly banking applications specifically tailored for elderly and beginner users, emphasizing accessibility and simplicity. Constructed proto-personas derived from assumptions and interview insights. Executed UX research through interviews, empathy mapping, and benchmarking of digital banking applications. Applied the Double Diamond framework for structured discovery and delivery phases. Identified critical pain points related to visual hierarchy, menu clutter, and financial jargon. Drafted low-fidelity wireframes to validate architecture and flow logic. Developed high-fidelity, responsive screens using Figma (mobile and tablet versions). Facilitated usability testing and iterative design improvements to refine the final solution. Empowered older adults by dismantling technological barriers, fostering confidence in digital banking.
UI/UX Design Project Freelancer at Te Abraço
July 1, 2024 - PresentOrchestrated the creation of a secure and supportive platform designed to connect individuals with mental health resources and peer-to-peer emotional support. Developed user profiles through proto-personas and mapped the emotional journey of users. Outlined stakeholder roles from therapists to peer volunteers to ensure a comprehensive view of user interactions. Gathered qualitative data from prospective users through surveys and interviews, informing design decisions. Utilized the Double Diamond design process to frame and optimize the problem space. Created both low and high-fidelity wireframes focused on emotional safety and clarity of interface. Constructed a responsive prototype emphasizing trust, minimalism, and accessibility for users. Established a calming and user-friendly space where individuals can feel heard and supported during vulnerable moments.
UI/UX Designer at Itaú Easy
July 20, 2024 - PresentLeading UI/UX design for Itaú Easy project; conducted user research, pain-point analysis; created low- and high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes in Figma for mobile, tablet, and desktop; contributed to a banking app empowering elderly users and a supportive platform for mental health resources; established intuitive flows and accessibility; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver a calm, inclusive user journey across devices.
UI/UX Designer at Bank Easy
July 20, 2024 - November 12, 2025Led UX research, persona empathy mapping, wireframes, and prototyping across mobile, tablet, and desktop for a banking app. Conducted usability testing and iterative design improvements; created low- and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma; collaborated with stakeholders to ensure accessible, user-friendly banking tools. Built a calm, supportive design system to help elderly users navigate digital banking confidently.
UX/UI Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreated and delivered two end-to-end UI/UX projects with a strong focus on accessibility, covering research, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing. Created user flows, wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma. Applied WCAG principles for elderly and disabled users.
Makeup Artist / Visagist & Colorist at Freelance
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024Specialized in enhancing individual beauty through makeup, visagism analysis, and personalized color techniques.
Sales Assistant at KIKO MILANO
December 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022Provided personalized customer service by advising clients on products and makeup techniques. Contributed to achieving sales targets through promotion and upselling. Maintained visual merchandising to enhance the shopping experience and supported stock management to ensure product availability.
Assistente front-desk at Autoscuola Marchetti
March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021Short-term administrative role focused on student data entry and record organization.
UX/UI Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreated and delivered two end-to-end UI/UX projects with a strong focus on accessibility, covering research, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing. Created user flows, wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma. Applied WCAG principles for elderly and disabled users.
Makeup Artist/Visagist & Colorist at Freelance
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024Specialized in enhancing individual beauty through makeup, visagism analysis, and personalized color techniques. Worked to transform images harmoniously, considering facial features, personal style, and tones.
Education
High School Diploma at International Design and Creative Arts School
January 1, 2003 - December 1, 2017High School Diploma at Academic High School (Brazil)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2017High School Diploma at Academic High School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2017UI/UX Design Internship at International Design and Creative Arts School
July 20, 2023 - September 5, 2025Corso di UX/UI Design at EBAC - Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas e Tecnologia
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025Make-up Artist Certification (MUA) at MUD - Make-up Designory Italia
February 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019Corso di UX/UI Design at EBAC - Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas e Tecnologia
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025Corso di UX/UI Design at EBAC - Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas e Tecnologia
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025Make-up Artist MUA at MUD - Make-up Designory Italia
February 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019Qualifications
Figma Certification
January 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026Make-up Artist MU A
February 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019Figma Certification
January 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026Adobe Photoshop
January 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026Figma Certification – EBAC
January 1, 2025 - April 10, 2026Adobe Photoshop – EBAC
January 1, 2025 - April 10, 2026Industry Experience
Financial Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail
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