$120 / month
2 calls per month (45min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 3-4 days
Hands-on support
I'm a self-taught designer with a multi-decade career. I started with web and print 25 years ago and then pivoted to UX/UI, Product Design, and Design Systems in the last 12 years. I have over five years of experience mentoring and managing designers and look forward to helping fellow self-directed learners level up their knowledge.
Mentoring Style
I'm an "Ask Me Anything" type of person - a problem-solver who is willing to share insights and help you fine tune processes and workflows. I'm not a lecture-style teacher who will give you answers, I'd rather help you help yourself by pointing you to the right resouces to help fill any foundational knowledge gaps or help you think through your design process issues. Please feel free to contact me for a free discovery call to see if we'll be a great fit!
What can I help you with?
Figma, AI, and Design Systems
I am deeply proficient in Figma, notably in auto-layout, variant and property management, and component building and refactoring. I have been the Figma go-to guy wherever I work. This is for mentees who have a working knowledge of Figma and are seeking to learn to best utilize it's features. Recently, I've been integrating Claude for AI-enablement as well.
Design Systems are my passion and I'm happy to provide feedback and insights on your process and/or design system. I've been recognized for my thorough documentation and file hygiene, where hidden elements are still meticulously structured with auto-layout, labeled layers, and system tokens.
5 out of 5 stars
Mendell is an amazing mentor! He is so knowledgable with Figma and design systems.
Standard Plan • 8 months
5 out of 5 stars
Standard Plan • 1 month
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.
97% satisfaction across all mentors
Personalized feedback and growth plans
Trusted by thousands of mentees
Mendell Delacruz
Senior Product Designer, Design Systems at Care.com
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Mendell says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
