Maria Teresa Stella

Senior UX Designer
7+ years of experience in UX Design | Mentoring students and young professionals since 2019
Italy
Speaks English and Italian
5.0 (25 reviews) Active yesterday Usually responds in a few hours
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$90 / month

Accelerate your UX growth with two 30-minute calls per month for deeper insights and feedback.

2 calls per month (30min/call)

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About

🎯 Trying to land your first UX job? I can help.
Whether you need to polish your CV and portfolio, create case studies that reflect your skills, or figure out how to present yourself in interviews — I’m here to support you.
You don’t need big-name brands in your past to stand out. You just need a clear story, solid thinking, and the right strategy.

I’ve mentored many people coming from non-linear backgrounds: career changers, self-taught designers, or those with only personal or student projects. I know what’s hard in this journey — and how to make it easier.

💼 Already working in UX?
If you’re in your first role — especially as a solo designer — I can help you level up, navigate team dynamics, and grow your confidence and skills.

🚀 Building a digital product?
I also support entrepreneurs and early-stage startups with UX audits and actionable feedback to improve product experience and business results.

👋 About me
I'm a Senior UX Designer from Italy with 7+ years of experience. I’ve worked on SaaS products in banking, real estate, risk management, and digital signage — mostly in the B2B world.
I also have agency experience, focused on UX, UI, and CRO. And for 4 years, I was a solo designer, so I truly understand how overwhelming it can feel, especially when you’re just starting out.

My background is in Psychology, and I hold a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction. I stay active in the field through conferences, design events, and hackathons. I’ve been mentoring since 2022 on MentorCruise with consistently great feedback — and I’d love to support your growth, too.

🌍 Parity pricing available!
If you're in a country with different income levels, message me and I’ll offer a custom rate after your trial.

📬 Weekly plan slots are limited — feel free to send me an inquiry if you’d like to check availability!


What mentees say

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Very sharp at pointing what I could improve and always encouraging.

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