UX Research + Design Lead

Research, IA, design leadership. I work embedded in SaaS and agency teams: from open problem to shipped product.

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I work as a senior individual contributor: embedded in the team, without layers of management. Comfortable in rooms with engineers, stakeholders, and users. I know how to move between all three.

Matteo Balocco

I've been at the intersection of design and development for over 20 years: from front-end developer to information architect, from design system coordinator to Design Lead at a profitable SaaS with worldwide reach.

I don't operate as an outside consultant who delivers reports. I'm inside the work: in Figma, in sprint calls, in retros.

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3 Simple Steps. 3 Format Options.

A call to understand the problem. A proposal with scope, timeline, and cost. Then we work.

Free discovery call

30 minutes to understand your context, the problem, and whether we're a good fit. No pitch.

Proposal

Scope, format, timeline, and cost: agreed upfront. No surprises.

Kick-off & delivery

We start. I work closely with your team and keep communication tight throughout.

Formats available

Fixed-scope project · Monthly retainer · Single-day advisory session

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Available for projects, retainers, and advisory sessions. I typically respond within 24 hours.

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