Elias Ricardo - UX/UI Designer & Frontend
Elias Ricardo

UX From the Future

UX/UI Designer & Frontend Developer. I transform complex business challenges into elegant, user-centered solutions that drive measurable results and accelerate time-to-market.

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UX/UI Designer

Transforming complex problems into intuitive and beautiful interfaces. Focused on user needs and business goals.

Figma
Prototyping
User Research
Design Systems
Wireframing

Skill Breakdown

Figma

The industry-standard collaborative design tool.

I use Figma for everything from initial wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping. My workflow involves creating robust component libraries and using auto-layout to ensure responsiveness from day one.

Prototyping

Creating interactive simulations of a product.

I build clickable prototypes to validate flows with stakeholders and users before writing a single line of code, saving time and reducing development risk.

User Research

Understanding user behaviors, needs, and motivations.

I conduct user interviews and usability testing to gather qualitative data, which I then synthesize into personas and journey maps to guide design decisions.

Design Systems

A collection of reusable components and standards.

I create and maintain design systems (tokens, components, patterns) to ensure visual consistency and speed up the handoff process between design and development.

Wireframing

The visual blueprint of a user interface.

I use low-fidelity wireframes to rapidly explore layout structure and information architecture without getting distracted by visual details.

Frontend Developer

Building responsive, high-performance web applications with modern technologies. Clean code and pixel-perfect implementation.

React
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion

Skill Breakdown

React

A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.

I use React to build component-based architectures. I leverage hooks for state management and context for global state, ensuring modular and reusable code.

Next.js

The React Framework for the Web.

My go-to framework for production apps. I use it for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) to improve SEO and performance, and API routes to handle backend logic.

TypeScript

JavaScript with syntax for types.

I strictly use TypeScript to catch errors early and improve code maintainability. It also serves as excellent self-documentation for the codebase.

Tailwind CSS

A utility-first CSS framework.

I love Tailwind for its speed. I use it to build custom designs without leaving the markup, reducing context switching and keeping CSS bundle sizes small.

Framer Motion

A production-ready motion library for React.

I use Framer Motion to add layout animations and gesture-based interactions that make the UI feel "alive" and polished, like the cards you see here.

Data Driven

Leveraging data to make informed decisions and optimize user experience. Tracking metrics that matter.

Google Analytics 4
Google Tag Manager
Hotjar
A/B Testing
Mixpanel

Skill Breakdown

Google Analytics 4

Web analytics service.

I set up GA4 to track user journeys and conversion events, helping to identify drop-off points and measure the success of new features.

Google Tag Manager

Tag management system.

I use GTM to deploy marketing tags and tracking pixels without needing to modify the code, giving marketing teams more autonomy.

Hotjar

Behavior analytics and user feedback service.

I analyze heatmaps and session recordings to see exactly how users interact with the interface, often uncovering usability issues that metrics miss.

A/B Testing

Split testing method.

I hypothesize and test variations of UI elements (like buttons or headlines) to statistically prove which version performs better for specific goals.

Mixpanel

Product analytics for mobile and web.

I use Mixpanel for more granular, event-based tracking to understand retention and cohort behavior, going deeper than standard page views.

Selected Case Studies

Deep dives into complex problems, strategic design, and technical execution. Read the full stories behind the solutions.

Trusted by industry leaders and collaborators who've experienced exceptional results:

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Mark Tegtmeier

Co-founder @ Trailmerge

December 19, 2025

Elias is a talented, knowledgable, and innovative designer and developer. He has brought a unique mix of strategic insight, future-facing expertise, and a highly collaborative approach to problem solving to our small team. He has been a loyal teammate, full of insights and versatility, and a joy to work alongside!

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Felipe Feliciano

PHP | Typescript | Javascript

July 5, 2025

I worked with Elias and he is a designer who truly understands user experience. Lately he has been getting closer to code, developing a taste for understanding how everything works. This has made his work even more complete - understanding the technical side makes it much easier to pass the vision to the development team. He is someone who adds value, learns quickly and is always present in what the team needs.

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Nikolas Soares Faria

Creator of Toolzz and co-founder of Edulabzz

July 4, 2025

I worked with Elias for years and can say without hesitation: he is an exceptional professional. A UX Designer with strategic vision, technical mastery and an incredible ability to transform complex problems into simple and efficient solutions. Additionally, he excels in front-end development, always collaborative with the product team, developers and stakeholders. He is committed, organized and proactive - one of those who elevates the level of any project.

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Rafael Mattara

Data Analyst | Product Owner | AI Test Analyst

July 4, 2025

Elias is a phenomenal designer and very deadline and results oriented. He has deep knowledge in creation and critical sense that make him one of the most qualified professionals I had the pleasure of sharing part of my professional journey with! Knowledge hungry, he always studies and seeks to improve, dedicating part of his time to go beyond his tasks.

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Mark Tegtmeier

Co-founder @ Trailmerge

December 19, 2025

Elias is a talented, knowledgable, and innovative designer and developer. He has brought a unique mix of strategic insight, future-facing expertise, and a highly collaborative approach to problem solving to our small team. He has been a loyal teammate, full of insights and versatility, and a joy to work alongside!

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Felipe Feliciano

PHP | Typescript | Javascript

July 5, 2025

I worked with Elias and he is a designer who truly understands user experience. Lately he has been getting closer to code, developing a taste for understanding how everything works. This has made his work even more complete - understanding the technical side makes it much easier to pass the vision to the development team. He is someone who adds value, learns quickly and is always present in what the team needs.

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Nikolas Soares Faria

Creator of Toolzz and co-founder of Edulabzz

July 4, 2025

I worked with Elias for years and can say without hesitation: he is an exceptional professional. A UX Designer with strategic vision, technical mastery and an incredible ability to transform complex problems into simple and efficient solutions. Additionally, he excels in front-end development, always collaborative with the product team, developers and stakeholders. He is committed, organized and proactive - one of those who elevates the level of any project.

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Rafael Mattara

Data Analyst | Product Owner | AI Test Analyst

July 4, 2025

Elias is a phenomenal designer and very deadline and results oriented. He has deep knowledge in creation and critical sense that make him one of the most qualified professionals I had the pleasure of sharing part of my professional journey with! Knowledge hungry, he always studies and seeks to improve, dedicating part of his time to go beyond his tasks.

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Mark Tegtmeier

Co-founder @ Trailmerge

December 19, 2025

Elias is a talented, knowledgable, and innovative designer and developer. He has brought a unique mix of strategic insight, future-facing expertise, and a highly collaborative approach to problem solving to our small team. He has been a loyal teammate, full of insights and versatility, and a joy to work alongside!

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Felipe Feliciano

PHP | Typescript | Javascript

July 5, 2025

I worked with Elias and he is a designer who truly understands user experience. Lately he has been getting closer to code, developing a taste for understanding how everything works. This has made his work even more complete - understanding the technical side makes it much easier to pass the vision to the development team. He is someone who adds value, learns quickly and is always present in what the team needs.

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Nikolas Soares Faria

Creator of Toolzz and co-founder of Edulabzz

July 4, 2025

I worked with Elias for years and can say without hesitation: he is an exceptional professional. A UX Designer with strategic vision, technical mastery and an incredible ability to transform complex problems into simple and efficient solutions. Additionally, he excels in front-end development, always collaborative with the product team, developers and stakeholders. He is committed, organized and proactive - one of those who elevates the level of any project.

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Rafael Mattara

Data Analyst | Product Owner | AI Test Analyst

July 4, 2025

Elias is a phenomenal designer and very deadline and results oriented. He has deep knowledge in creation and critical sense that make him one of the most qualified professionals I had the pleasure of sharing part of my professional journey with! Knowledge hungry, he always studies and seeks to improve, dedicating part of his time to go beyond his tasks.

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Mark Tegtmeier

Co-founder @ Trailmerge

December 19, 2025

Elias is a talented, knowledgable, and innovative designer and developer. He has brought a unique mix of strategic insight, future-facing expertise, and a highly collaborative approach to problem solving to our small team. He has been a loyal teammate, full of insights and versatility, and a joy to work alongside!

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Felipe Feliciano

PHP | Typescript | Javascript

July 5, 2025

I worked with Elias and he is a designer who truly understands user experience. Lately he has been getting closer to code, developing a taste for understanding how everything works. This has made his work even more complete - understanding the technical side makes it much easier to pass the vision to the development team. He is someone who adds value, learns quickly and is always present in what the team needs.

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Nikolas Soares Faria

Creator of Toolzz and co-founder of Edulabzz

July 4, 2025

I worked with Elias for years and can say without hesitation: he is an exceptional professional. A UX Designer with strategic vision, technical mastery and an incredible ability to transform complex problems into simple and efficient solutions. Additionally, he excels in front-end development, always collaborative with the product team, developers and stakeholders. He is committed, organized and proactive - one of those who elevates the level of any project.

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Rafael Mattara

Data Analyst | Product Owner | AI Test Analyst

July 4, 2025

Elias is a phenomenal designer and very deadline and results oriented. He has deep knowledge in creation and critical sense that make him one of the most qualified professionals I had the pleasure of sharing part of my professional journey with! Knowledge hungry, he always studies and seeks to improve, dedicating part of his time to go beyond his tasks.

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Gabriel Rosa

Video Editor | Motion Designer | Marketing Coordinator

March 10, 2025

Elias is a UX/UI designer with incredible talent for creating intuitive and functional interfaces. His knowledge in user experience and usability, combined with mastery of various tools, makes all the difference in the projects he works on. Beyond his refined aesthetic sense, he has a strategic vision that contributes to solutions aligned with both user needs and business objectives.

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Angel Costa

Human Resources Analyst | Tech Recruiter | Talent Acquisition

February 28, 2025

I want to recommend Elias, who worked as a UX/UI Designer and did an excellent job! He has great knowledge in interface design, user experience and usability, in addition to mastering various tools. He always showed great ability to create intuitive and functional visual solutions, aligned with both user needs and project objectives.

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Ariadyne Acunha

Project Manager | Marketing Project Management | Product Management

February 19, 2025

Elias is definitely a problem solver! Strict to the deadlines, there is no problem that he cant solve haha beyond that he is a great professional who has strong UX skills and as a plus he is a great FULLSTACK, thanks for all the amazing job Elias!

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Bruno Torquato

Senior Art Director | GenAI Visual Director & Head of Design

August 16, 2023

Elias was my right hand as UX Researcher during my management at Toolzz, and I couldn't be more grateful to have him by my side. His passion for understanding users and his sharp analytical skills were essential for our projects. Always reliable and committed, he elevated our research approach and improved user experience.

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Gabriel Rosa

Video Editor | Motion Designer | Marketing Coordinator

March 10, 2025

Elias is a UX/UI designer with incredible talent for creating intuitive and functional interfaces. His knowledge in user experience and usability, combined with mastery of various tools, makes all the difference in the projects he works on. Beyond his refined aesthetic sense, he has a strategic vision that contributes to solutions aligned with both user needs and business objectives.

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Angel Costa

Human Resources Analyst | Tech Recruiter | Talent Acquisition

February 28, 2025

I want to recommend Elias, who worked as a UX/UI Designer and did an excellent job! He has great knowledge in interface design, user experience and usability, in addition to mastering various tools. He always showed great ability to create intuitive and functional visual solutions, aligned with both user needs and project objectives.

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Ariadyne Acunha

Project Manager | Marketing Project Management | Product Management

February 19, 2025

Elias is definitely a problem solver! Strict to the deadlines, there is no problem that he cant solve haha beyond that he is a great professional who has strong UX skills and as a plus he is a great FULLSTACK, thanks for all the amazing job Elias!

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Bruno Torquato

Senior Art Director | GenAI Visual Director & Head of Design

August 16, 2023

Elias was my right hand as UX Researcher during my management at Toolzz, and I couldn't be more grateful to have him by my side. His passion for understanding users and his sharp analytical skills were essential for our projects. Always reliable and committed, he elevated our research approach and improved user experience.

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Gabriel Rosa

Video Editor | Motion Designer | Marketing Coordinator

March 10, 2025

Elias is a UX/UI designer with incredible talent for creating intuitive and functional interfaces. His knowledge in user experience and usability, combined with mastery of various tools, makes all the difference in the projects he works on. Beyond his refined aesthetic sense, he has a strategic vision that contributes to solutions aligned with both user needs and business objectives.

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Angel Costa

Human Resources Analyst | Tech Recruiter | Talent Acquisition

February 28, 2025

I want to recommend Elias, who worked as a UX/UI Designer and did an excellent job! He has great knowledge in interface design, user experience and usability, in addition to mastering various tools. He always showed great ability to create intuitive and functional visual solutions, aligned with both user needs and project objectives.

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Ariadyne Acunha

Project Manager | Marketing Project Management | Product Management

February 19, 2025

Elias is definitely a problem solver! Strict to the deadlines, there is no problem that he cant solve haha beyond that he is a great professional who has strong UX skills and as a plus he is a great FULLSTACK, thanks for all the amazing job Elias!

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Bruno Torquato

Senior Art Director | GenAI Visual Director & Head of Design

August 16, 2023

Elias was my right hand as UX Researcher during my management at Toolzz, and I couldn't be more grateful to have him by my side. His passion for understanding users and his sharp analytical skills were essential for our projects. Always reliable and committed, he elevated our research approach and improved user experience.

G

Gabriel Rosa

Video Editor | Motion Designer | Marketing Coordinator

March 10, 2025

Elias is a UX/UI designer with incredible talent for creating intuitive and functional interfaces. His knowledge in user experience and usability, combined with mastery of various tools, makes all the difference in the projects he works on. Beyond his refined aesthetic sense, he has a strategic vision that contributes to solutions aligned with both user needs and business objectives.

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Angel Costa

Human Resources Analyst | Tech Recruiter | Talent Acquisition

February 28, 2025

I want to recommend Elias, who worked as a UX/UI Designer and did an excellent job! He has great knowledge in interface design, user experience and usability, in addition to mastering various tools. He always showed great ability to create intuitive and functional visual solutions, aligned with both user needs and project objectives.

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Ariadyne Acunha

Project Manager | Marketing Project Management | Product Management

February 19, 2025

Elias is definitely a problem solver! Strict to the deadlines, there is no problem that he cant solve haha beyond that he is a great professional who has strong UX skills and as a plus he is a great FULLSTACK, thanks for all the amazing job Elias!

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Bruno Torquato

Senior Art Director | GenAI Visual Director & Head of Design

August 16, 2023

Elias was my right hand as UX Researcher during my management at Toolzz, and I couldn't be more grateful to have him by my side. His passion for understanding users and his sharp analytical skills were essential for our projects. Always reliable and committed, he elevated our research approach and improved user experience.

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