About
In the past 4 years I’ve helped a lot of designers create their first event portfolio+design CV and get unstuck with design projects. I prefer sharing practical tips and examples over pure theory and I enjoy working with committed mentees who want to bring their craft to the next level.
How I can help
➡️ Working in a complex environment like B2B and Enterprise? I can help you navigate the specific challenges that no bootcamp prepares you for: designing for power users, dense data, and stakeholders who don't speak design. ➡️ Trying to break into UX? I can review your portfolio, CV, your professional accounts or help you build strong case studies from scratch
Ask me about
Pivot into design
First or only designer
Influence without authority
Stakeholder standoffs
Presenting to execs
Imposter syndrome
Craft to strategy
A hard problem I've navigated
Went from being scared during stakeholder meetings to conducting workshop for designers on stakeholder management through Uxcel & Push UX
Frequently asked
What kind of design projects can you help me with?
Most of my experties lies in B2B/Fintech SaaS, so complex UX projects are my jam! I also have some expertise in ecommerce, CRO, personal websites and mobile design.
Expertise
Experience
Senior UX Designer · Allitude
2025 to present
- Working on creating new features or updating legacy ones on banking software. - Leading project teams of up to 6 designers - Coordinating communication with PMs and Stakeholders - Handling design presentations with internal and external Stakeholders
Senior UX Designer · Cerved Group
2021-2025
UX Designer + Analyst · ACS Data Systems
2018-2021
Selected work
Resources I share
What mentees say
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"Maria Teresa is always up-to-date, available, and patient. My work and portfolio have improved so.much since I began working with her. I’m truly grateful to have her as my mentor." Nazila
A mentee on Mentorcruise · verified Sep 2026
"Maria Teresa kindly accepted my last-minute request at a time when I was very stressed about an interview coming up in just two days. She stayed by my side, offering thoughtful guidance and the best advice. Thanks to her support, I was able to face the stressful situation with confidence and preparation. I truly had a very positive mentorship experience with her. Thank you, Teresa." Hedi
A mentee on Mentorcruise · verified Sep 2026
"Working with Maria Teresa has been extremely helpful in defining the path of my career. She has been very supportive since the very first day. Together, we have crafted my UX/UI portfolio, she has provided me with strategies, and most importantly, she has been practical by given me tips and suggestions that I was able to put immediately in practice to get interviews." Lorenzo
A mentee on Mentorcruise · verified Sep 2026
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