I’m Mateo. Design partner for early-stage and growing teams.
- Available for new projects
- Available for new projects
- Available for new projects
PITCH
After 10+ years of designing consumer apps, complex B2B platforms, and high-converting websites, I’ve developed the judgment to know what to build and how. Whether you’re a startup or a growing business, I embed directly in your team and work end-to-end, from strategy to detailed execution. It’s like having an in-house principal designer, without the overhead.
TESTIMONIALS
What clients say?
I have worked with Mateo for nearly ten years. Over time, I have seen him transition from a UI designer to a comprehensive product designer with a deep understanding of various product strategies needed in different markets and applications. Working with him is smooth and always enjoyable. He is my top choice when it comes to building something from the ground up.
His drive to deeply understand our users and his commitment during the toughest startup moments made a real difference. I’m confident that any team that values great products will be lucky to have Mateo on board.
Mateo is very good at managing input from various stakeholders, and corralling people towards decision making, he works fast and is a great communicator. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to develop a world class app.
He’s an indisputable talent, knowledgeable and professional, and at the same time pleasant and normal in communication. In fact I don’t remember working with a better designer.
Mateo is a unicorn when it comes to design. His ability to go deep into the customer’s mindset, conduct user research, use data to inform his decisions, iterate quickly and come up with pixel perfect screens and workflows is a giant leap ahead of anyone else I’ve ever worked with.
His ability to translate complex requirements into elegant design solutions was impressive. Beyond his exceptional design skills, he also made significant contributions on the strategic side, offering valuable insights that shaped our project’s direction and success.
His easy communication, adaptability to our needs, and direct approach made working with him a breeze. Mateo effortlessly captured the essence of our company’s philosophy, reflecting it beautifully in the design. His exceptional design skills were evident in the visually stunning and functional website he created for us, exceeding our expectations.
I have worked with Mateo for nearly ten years. Over time, I have seen him transition from a UI designer to a comprehensive product designer with a deep understanding of various product strategies needed in different markets and applications. Working with him is smooth and always enjoyable. He is my top choice when it comes to building something from the ground up.
His drive to deeply understand our users and his commitment during the toughest startup moments made a real difference. I’m confident that any team that values great products will be lucky to have Mateo on board.
Mateo is very good at managing input from various stakeholders, and corralling people towards decision making, he works fast and is a great communicator. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to develop a world class app.
He’s an indisputable talent, knowledgeable and professional, and at the same time pleasant and normal in communication. In fact I don’t remember working with a better designer.
Mateo is a unicorn when it comes to design. His ability to go deep into the customer’s mindset, conduct user research, use data to inform his decisions, iterate quickly and come up with pixel perfect screens and workflows is a giant leap ahead of anyone else I’ve ever worked with.
His ability to translate complex requirements into elegant design solutions was impressive. Beyond his exceptional design skills, he also made significant contributions on the strategic side, offering valuable insights that shaped our project’s direction and success.
His easy communication, adaptability to our needs, and direct approach made working with him a breeze. Mateo effortlessly captured the essence of our company’s philosophy, reflecting it beautifully in the design. His exceptional design skills were evident in the visually stunning and functional website he created for us, exceeding our expectations.
SERVICES
What I do?
APPROACH
How I work?
Product thinking
I’m not here to just follow a brief, I’ll help you shape it. I challenge assumptions, push back when needed, and bring 10 years of product perspective. A thinking partner, not just execution.
Outcome ownership
I care what happens after the handoff. Did the onboarding flow actually convert? Did the feature move retention? I stay close to the results and adjust when they don’t.
Clarity first
I’ll spend more time understanding the problem than jumping to solutions. Good inputs produce good outputs. Figuring out what we’re actually solving is half the job.
Move fast, stay focused
Fast iterations, clear decisions, steady momentum. The aim is to quickly reach a stage where we can confidently make decisions and keep things rolling.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
I should definitely mention that I’m an optimist. I like mixing cocktails and music. I guess that makes me an optimistic mixologist.
RIJ
RIJEKA, CROATIA
BER
BERLIN, GERMANY
STATUS
CURRENTLY IN BERLIN
SEAT
WINDOW