$120 / month
1 call per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hey there! 🚀 I’m Mel, a Senior 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 digital products, brand strategy, and career growth.
My services are 2-fold:
1) brand & UX strategy consulting for your current projects, and
2) career coaching for you personally
Topics we can cover:
• Untangling the chaos and deciding your next career move
• Targeting your next role, pivot, or opportunity based on your current life context
• Curating your personal brand story and professional presence
• Positioning your services or products if you’re exploring side projects
• Navigating challenging team dynamics and cross-functional collaboration on your current team
• Understanding what it’s like to work across markets—Canada, the US, and the UK specifically
• Offer strategic UX and brand insight on your current projects
🎯 Expertise:
✅ AI—User & Business Prioritisation, Efficient Prompting, Prototyping, Testing Feasibility, Deploying Code, Agent Creation, Systems Thinking
✅ Product Strategy—UX Research, Feature Prioritisation, Persona Development, Design & Business Goal Alignment
✅ Brand & Community Growth—Human Storytelling, Brand Positioning, Thought Leadership
✅ UX/UI Design—Prototyping & Flows, A/B Testing Designs, Wireframing, Managing Design Systems, Growth Design Strategies
✅ Leadership—Stakeholder Alignment, Agile Workflows, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Peer Mentorship, Writing, Teaching
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*Monthly Standard mentorship includes structured guidance, accountability, and 1:1 feedback to help you make progress toward your goals. This mentorship is best suited for ambitious creatives who are ready to put in the work and take ownership of their career paths. I cannot achieve the outcomes for you.
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
