$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
Very sharp at pointing what I could improve and always encouraging.
Standard Plan • 7 months
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Mentees who work with a mentor for 3+ months reach their goals 2x faster than those going it alone. Long-term mentorship means fewer false starts, more focused sessions, and support that builds week after week.
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Maria Teresa Stella
Senior UX Designer at Allitude
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