I transform business challenges into products that people love
Hi! I’m Larusso, a Senior Product Designer with a proven track record of leading design teams and crafting SaaS, B2B, and direct-to-consumer products that people love while delivering strong results.With experience in AI/LLM, Human Resources, Education, Wellness, Healthcare, Social Networks, and many other industries, I have worked internationally with US, Brazil, Japan, and Saudi Arabia clients to drive iOS, Android, and Web solutions from strategy to launch.I thrive in collaborative environments where I can align strategic goals, user needs, and technology. Let’s connect and create something impactful together!
"The Next-Gen AI Platform Transforming Sports Tech"
Athlete.AI · iOS · AI-Generated Basketball Reels
I led the product design for Athlete.AI, an innovative mobile app that uses advanced AI algorithms to empower athletes to record their games and automatically generate highlight reels. The app allows athletes, coaches, and fans to focus on their game rather than video editing. It has impacted more than 200k athletes across the US and is rated 5.0 stars on the App Store.
Discovery · UX/UI Design · Validation · Build · Launch
"Revolutionizing Education Through AI-Powered Learning Apps"
Alpha School · iOS · Web · AI Educational Apps
I designed several apps for Alpha, a pioneering school transforming traditional learning through AI-powered products. I led the design of three major projects from strategy to launch: a gamified learning platform, a customizable AI tutor character system, and an iOS screen time management app. We carefully crafted each solution to enhance the educational experience and engagement.
Discovery · UX/UI Design · Validation · Build · Launch
"Technology Disrupting The Diamond World"
The Clear Cut · Web · E-commerce · ERP · CRM
Over the course of three years, I worked as the leader of the Product Design team, helping The Clear Cut develop its disruptive platform. Together, we crafted high-end solutions that revolutionized the user interface for their clients and internal management processes. Our contributions facilitated the company's growth and sparked a revolution in the diamond jewelry market.
Discovery · UX/UI Design · Validation · Build · Launch
"The UX team is amazing. The SaaS product is amazing because of them."
Metadados · Web · HR Management SaaS
I worked for Metadados, a traditional HR Tech company with over 1,500 B2B customers in Brazil. We assisted them in upgrading their business model and providing scalable products with an excellent user experience. I lead the Design team, working on every step of shaping and building it with clients, senior engineers, and talented designers.
Discovery · UX/UI Design · Validation · Build · Launch
Quick MVP for iOS and Android
Torpedo · iOS · Social Commerce Delivery App
I worked as a Product Designer for Torpedo, a social commerce app that enables communities to shop together. On Torpedo, users can see what their friends are ordering in real time, tag along, or champion their orders and broadcast them to their network. Restaurants can also manage their operations through the app. The app was launched for iOS and Android within a few weeks, backed by angel investors, and quickly gained thousands of users before pivoting.
Discovery · UX/UI Design · Validation · Build · Launch
"Everyone loves the design of the app and the UX"
Closegap · Web · Student Mental Health App
Considered by Fast Company one of the most innovative companies with fewer than 10 employees in 2023, Closegap is a nonprofit tech startup that offers a daily mental health check-in for students. I worked for them between 2020 and 2021, contributing especially to the design of the Insights interface for teachers and administrators and the check-in flow for teenagers.
Discovery · UX/UI Design · Validation · Build · Launch
