My name is Murilo Lopes

I am a UX/UI Designer with a solid background in Front-End Development, dedicated to crafting intuitive digital products, scalable design systems, and impactful user experiences. My journey bridges product strategy, user research (UX Research), and high-fidelity prototyping in Figma with clean, modern code implementation.

Murilo Lopes - Product Designer & Front-End Developer

I believe true design is born from continuous collaboration and genuine exchange of ideas every day. Working with multidisciplinary teams and engineering, I actively participate from flow definition and information architecture in FigJam to the technical delivery of robust Design Systems and performant code.

Murilo Lopes working with the team in the office

Throughout my journey, I have led the design of digital ecosystems for Cybersecurity, Web3, Fintechs, Mobility, and E-Commerce. Being present at corporate industry events and understanding real enterprise customer pain points allows me to craft solutions that balance refined aesthetics, accessibility, and business metrics.

Murilo Lopes and MindAware HSC team at conference

Whether attending tech conferences like the SecOps Summit or sharing mate with the team, I value the energy of human connections, constant curiosity, and the relentless drive to learn that power memorable products.

Murilo Lopes and team at SecOps Summit

Technologies and tools I rely on every day

UX / UI

Figma

Interface Design, Design Systems, and High-Fidelity Prototyping

Ideation

FigJam

User Journey Mapping, Flowcharts, and Ideation Sprints

Research

Miro

Collaborative Workshops, UX Research, and Business Mapping

Docs

Notion

Product Documentation, Strategic Backlog, and Knowledge Base

Analytics

Google Analytics

Acquisition Metrics, Funnel Conversion, and Web Analytics

Behavior

Hotjar

Heatmaps, Session Recordings, and User Feedback Analysis

Testing

Maze

Unmoderated Usability Testing and Task Success Metrics

Data

Mixpanel

Cohort Retention Analysis, Product Analytics, and Event Tracking

Graphic

Photoshop

Photo Editing, Visual Assets, and Image Manipulation

Code

HTML5

Semantic Structure, Web Accessibility, and SEO Best Practices

Styling

CSS3

Custom Styling, Flexbox/Grid Layouts, and Smooth Animations

Front-End

React

Component Architecture, Scalable UI, and SPA Interfaces

My career path and key milestones

Jan 2026 – Present Cripto Host

Mid-Level Product Designer

Leading Web3 product design focused on user retention, habit formation, and simplifying node hosting & Bitcoin mining experiences.

  • Designed & coded scalable interfaces using Bootstrap and synchronized Design Tokens.
  • Led usability testing and analytics reviews to validate design decisions and accelerate growth.
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to align design strategies with campaign and conversion goals.
Dec 2024 – Dec 2025 Buffon

Mid-Level UX/UI Designer

UX Designer and Front-end Developer for Feito, a cashback app with over 600,000 active users built for Buffon fuel network.

  • Delivered continuous improvements in usability and visual design, boosting engagement and overall sales.
  • Implemented innovative UI retention features such as instant reward feedback and dynamic content.
  • Designed and coded responsive Bootstrap interfaces reducing time-to-market for new features.
Sep 2023 – Dec 2025 High Security Center

Junior UX/UI Designer

Led the UX design of Mindaware, a cybersecurity awareness platform focused on automated phishing simulations.

  • Designed and validated the end-to-end user journey through usability testing and stakeholder alignment.
  • Developed the Mindaware Quadrant, a visual framework to classify users by behavioral maturity.
  • Conducted heuristic evaluations and mapped key usability issues to align priorities with business goals.
Mar 2022 – Sep 2023 Portal Brasil

Junior Product Designer

Managed the entire new product development process from initial market research to final customer delivery.

  • Developed prototypes and coordinated physical production, turning creative concepts into products.
  • Conducted efficacy and safety tests ensuring products met all market quality standards.

Academic degrees & postgraduate studies

Graduated: November 2026

Postgraduate of User Experience Design and Beyond

Advanced UX Methodologies, User Behavior & Design Strategy

Graduated: January 2025

Bachelor of Design

Visual Design, Product Concept Development & Human Factors

Issued: June 2024

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Google • User Research, Hotjar, Wireframing, Storyboards & Prototyping

Issued: May 2024

Figma Descomplicado

Figma Descomplicado • Design Systems, Auto Layout, Component Variants & Eye Tracking

Issued: November 2022

Profissão UX/UI Designer

EBAC • Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas e Tecnologia

The Creative Side

Music moves everything I do. It keeps me focused, inspired, and connected to creativity. I can’t really design or think without it. Art has always been part of my life too. Since I was a kid, I’ve been drawing every day, it’s simply something I never stopped doing.

When I was little, I used to spend hours watching Cartoon Network and the classic Hanna-Barbera shows. Those colorful worlds and funny characters sparked something in me. Over time, that love for drawing and storytelling grew into design, a way of building worlds, emotions, and experiences for real people.

What Inspires Me

I find inspiration in cities full of movement, history, and culture. I love museums, architecture, and the feeling of walking through places that hold stories. At the same time, I need calm moments to recharge. Walking through peaceful places, especially in my hometown Porto Alegre, helps me reconnect with myself. It’s where most of my ideas start taking shape.

My Approach to Work

For me, design is not just about how things look, but how they make people feel and how they work. My background in UX/UI and front-end helps me move between creativity and execution, from understanding problems and designing flows to building detailed prototypes and systems that scale.

I really value teamwork. I like being in environments where people share knowledge, learn together, and bring different perspectives to the table. When there’s good energy and collaboration, great design happens naturally.

Who I Am Beyond Work

I’m calm, quiet, and observant by nature. I enjoy listening more than talking, and I appreciate being around people with good energy. Outside of design, you’ll probably find me with my headphones on, exploring new cafés, or revisiting familiar places that make me feel at peace, especially Porto Alegre, the city that continues to inspire me the most.

Looking Ahead

I want to keep exploring the connection between design, technology, and human behavior. My goal is to create digital products that not only solve problems but also make people feel something genuine.

For me, design has always been about connection, between people, ideas, and the small details that turn simple moments into meaningful experiences.

See how I turn ideas into reality. Explore the project case studies and design solutions I’ve crafted.

My Projects