Luisa Lombardo: Product Design Manager at Mable

12/20/23 • 37 min

In this episode, Luisa Lombardo shares her career journey from print designer to product design manager. After studying graphic design in college, she worked at agencies and companies as a visual and UI designer. Seeing the field change, Luisa took a UX course and found her passion in digital product design. She's since progressed to lead and manager roles on product teams for B2B and B2C companies. Luisa gives an inside look at her current role at Mabel, a platform connecting people with disabilities to support workers. She discusses the product problems her team tackles, like streamlining services and adapting to reforms. Tune in to hear Luisa's insightful story of transitioning from print to digital design and leading product teams making a difference.

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