My stack
The tools behind the work.
Over the past few years I have received daily questions about the tools I use, the gear on my desk, and how to get started as a UX designer. Here is the honest answer, updated as it changes.
01 Design
- FigmaEvery screen, every system, every day. From early exploration to production-ready design systems.
- FigJamWhiteboards and ideation, right next to the design files.
- FramerWebsites that ship in days, not months.
- MobbinDesign inspiration from real shipped products, not dribbble dreams.
- IllustratorVector and illustration, a habit from the graphic design years.
- MiroWorkshops, design jams, and messy thinking made visible.
02 AI
- ClaudeMy daily AI partner for design thinking, writing, and code.
- Claude CodeAI code agent. byrise and this very site shipped with it.
- CursorAI-assisted coding, from prototype to shipped product.
- MidjourneyVisual exploration and asset generation.
- ChatGPTQuick research and everyday questions.
03 Development
04 Productivity
- NotionDocs, planning, and my entire second brain. Yes, I am an ambassador.
- Notion CalendarOne calendar for work, content, and life.
- TellaThe screen recorder that edits videos for you. Every YouTube video starts here.
- ImageOptimMakes images load faster and strips bloated metadata.
05 Analytics & research
- Microsoft ClarityFree session recordings that show how people really use your site.
- HotjarHeatmaps and quick UX insights.
- Google AnalyticsThe web analytics baseline.
- ContentsquareBehavior analytics, certified since 2021.
- Adobe AnalyticsEnterprise tracking at Hyatt scale.
06 Templates & resources
- CV Template for designers, Figma
- UX Portfolio, Notion template
- Personal Dashboard, Notion
- AprenderUX.com.br
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