Francesca Costaldi🇮🇹
Head of Product Design and UX Research at Superlayer
About Francesca Costaldi
Head of Product Design and UX Research at Superlayer
As a seasoned professional with over two decades of diverse experience spanning from branding and motion design to UX leadership, I bring a unique blend of creativity and strategic vision to every project.
🎓 Graduated as an Image Director from Politecnico in Milan, my journey began in the vibrant world of graphic design within the music industry. Over the years, I've evolved my skills across various domains including motion design, video editing, and advertising creative, earning monikers like "serial start-upper" and “swiss-army-knife”.
💡 In 2009, I found my true calling in UX, Design and Research, leveraging my eclectic background to spearhead innovative design processes and cultures across multiple organizations. From nurturing small startups to collaborating with global corporations, I've led teams, crafted user-centric experiences, and driven product innovation.
✨ With a track record of successfully launching and managing projects in diverse industries such as e-commerce, automotive, and welfare, I thrive on the challenges of understanding human behavior and leveraging emerging technologies like AI to shape the future of user experience.
📚 Product and experience are never truly finished. Embrace the journey of continuous learning, exploration, and pushing the boundaries of possibility in the ever-evolving landscape of design and technology.
🎯 My ultimate goal is to craft impactful experiences that enhance everyday life, without exception. As Achille Castiglioni once said: "If you’re not curious, forget it. If you don’t care about others, what they do and how they act, then designer is not a job for you"
Expertise
Sessions with Francesca Costaldi
- Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
What mentees say
“I am thoroughly impressed with Francesca's proactive approach to mentorship Before our session, she had reviewed my portfolio and understood my strengths and weaknesses. She is direct, but she balances her advice with encouragement and optimism. During our session, she was invested in understanding my goals and how we would work together to achieve them long term.”
“Francesca was very insightful and kind. I truly enjoyed our time together! She shared great perspectives and pointed me in a better direction with clear, practical advice. I left the session feeling encouraged and more focused. I definitely recommend her!”
“Session with Francesca was my 1st session on this platform and I had no regrets. Francesca was super friendly, encouraging and full of specific examples/tactical solutions from her experience. I had a very broad and complex topic to discuss, that Francesca cracked into small details to start with. I recommend!”