$240 / month
2 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
Hey there! 🚀 I’m Mel, a Senior Product Designer and team lead at Google Store, with 7+ years helping startups, agencies, and global e-commerce brands bring meaningful products and brand stories to life.
I’m most passionate about helping ambitious creatives and designers land their target roles and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset applied to product, brand, and career growth.
I can help you:
• Untangle the chaos and decide your next career move
• Target your next role, pivot, or opportunity based on your current context
• Curate your personal brand story and professional presence
• Position your services or products if you’re exploring side projects
• Navigate challenging team dynamics and cross-functional collaboration
• Understand what it’s like to work across markets — Canada, the US, and the UK
*Monthly Standard mentorship includes structured guidance, actionable assignments, and 1:1 feedback to help you make measurable progress toward your goals. This mentorship is best suited for ambitious creatives who are ready to put in the work to land their next role or pivot successfully.
You can also ask me any questions about UX, product, entrepreneurship, cross-collaboration, or the design industry — happy to be a thought partner on your journey.
Areas of expertise:
✅ Product Strategy – Feature prioritisation, persona development, aligning design with business goals
✅ Brand & Community Growth – Storytelling, brand positioning, thought leadership
✅ UX/UI Design – Prototyping flows, wireframing, managing design systems, growth design strategies
✅ Leadership – Stakeholder alignment, agile workflows, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship
Melanie Palapuz is a product & brand designer interested in economic empowerment, creative culture, and community building.
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Melanie says about their trial:
Hey there! Let's get you unstuck. With guided support and feedback, I can help you land your next role in tech, start your side biz, or understand UX/Product a bit better.
What to expect:
- Time to learn more about you and your life context
- Discuss your goals, what you're struggling with the most, and how I can best help you
- Any other questions you may have for me (can be industry, design, or business related - up to you!)
Looking forwards to connecting,
Mel
