$90 / month
2 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
🎯 Trying to break into UX — without knowing if you're on the right track?
I help aspiring and junior designers build portfolios that make sense, tell a clear story, and hold up in interviews. I also help you figure out whether the path you're on is realistic — because that's just as valuable as portfolio feedback.
I won't promise you'll land a job in 6 weeks. The UX job market is genuinely hard right now, and I'd rather be straight with you than oversell what mentorship can do. What I can offer is someone who's been doing this since 2022, has seen what works and what doesn't, and will give you honest, specific feedback — not generic advice you could find in any article.
💼 Already in a UX role?
If you're working as a solo or embedded designer in a complex environment — B2B, fintech, enterprise — I can help you navigate the specific challenges that no bootcamp prepares you for: designing for power users, dense data, and stakeholders who don't speak design. This is where most of my day job is, and I'm happy to talk shop.
👋 A bit about me
Senior UX Designer with 7+ years across banking, fintech, real estate, risk management, and sales intelligence. Master's in Human-Computer Interaction, background in Cognitive Psychology. I mentor on MentorCruise since 2022, have taught HCI at the University of Trento, and speak at design events.
🌍 Parity pricing available — message me if you're in a country with different income levels!
⚠️ I'm available for calls after 6 PM CEST (GMT+2). Please check your timezone fits before applying.
5 out of 5 stars
Maria Teresa is always up-to-date, available, and patient. My work and portfolio have improved so.much since I began working with her. I’m truly grateful to have her as my mentor.
Lite Plan • 7 months
5 out of 5 stars
Maria Teresa kindly accepted my last-minute request at a time when I was very stressed about an interview coming up in just two days. She stayed by my side, offering thoughtful guidance and the best advice. Thanks to her support, I was able to face the stressful situation with confidence and preparation. I truly had a very positive mentorship experience with her. Thank you, Teresa.
Standard Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
Working with Maria Teresa has been extremely helpful in defining the path of my career. She has been very supportive since the very first day. Together, we have crafted my UX/UI portfolio, she has provided me with strategies, and most importantly, she has been practical by given me tips and suggestions that I was able to put immediately in practice to get interviews. Another aspect that I appreciated is her flexibility and her constant availability via chat for any eventual questions that were not clear. I had to interrupt the mentoring for personal reasons, but I hope to be able to soon resume what we had started. Thank you Maria!
Standard Plan • 6 months
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One-off sessions with Maria Teresa
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
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Having a good portfolio on hand is key for any designer in the job market. Even if you're not looking for a new position right …
Full review of your portfolio, CV, and LinkedIn with specific, actionable feedback in one session.
Review of your digital product or website, with detailed written feedback you can act on.
