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If you're building something complex and need a designer who stays in the room — let's talk.

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Remote-first, globally experienced, and fluent in AI-assisted workflows. I work across product, engineering, and leadership — and I stay involved well past the first handoff.

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What colleagues say

TLDR; Recognized for combining strong product thinking, visual design precision, and deep UX clarity. Consistently praised for cross-team collaboration, structured problem solving, and high execution quality. Known for elevating design systems, workflows, and product usability in complex environments.

I've had the pleasure of working with Madalena, and she is an exceptional UI/UX professional. She's truly hard working, combining strong design instincts with clear, thoughtful communication. Madalena doesn't just follow process. She actively improves it and creates structure where it is missing, which has had a real impact on team efficiency and outcomes. She is an expert in Figma, using it not only as a design tool but as a collaboration and communication bridge across teams. On top of that, Madalena is highly skilled with AI tools, thoughtfully integrating them into her workflow to move faster without sacrificing quality. Reliable, proactive, and a pleasure to work with, she consistently raises the bar for both design and collaboration. I strongly recommend her to any team looking for a top tier UI/UX designer.

Erica Lira

Director of Engineering

January 20, 2026 · Managed Madalena directly

— Erica Lira, Director of Software Engineering

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Mentorship

I mentor designers on career strategy, portfolio positioning, product thinking, and navigating complex design environments. So far I've worked with 50+ designers through ADPList.

Most useful for designers moving into senior roles, product-heavy teams, or design systems work.

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