"Working with Rafael Gonzalez at GotChosen was a transformative experience. Rafael developed a cohesive design system and implemented OKRs that significantly enhanced our projects. He is not only a highly skilled designer but also an inspiring leader. It was a pleasure to work with you, Rafael. I look forward to collaborating with you again in the future. Thank you!"
What I can do for you
Four core services, one goal: products that are useful, usable and aligned with your business.
Product & UX Design
End-to-end design of digital products: research, flows, wireframes, high-fidelity UI and usability testing.
Design Systems
Scalable design systems and component libraries that keep product teams fast and consistent.
UX Strategy & Consulting
UX audits, product discovery and strategic guidance to align user needs with business goals.
Digital Transformation
Modernizing processes, tools and digital presence so your business can compete and grow online.
Product Consulting
Hands-on advisory for founders and leadership teams: prioritization, roadmap health checks and unblocking stuck product decisions.
Product Design Workshop
Hands-on workshops that teach your team practical product design methods, from research to rapid prototyping.
How I work
A clear, collaborative process, so you always know where the project stands and what comes next.
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Discovery
Understanding your business, users and constraints through research, interviews and audits.
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Design
Exploring solutions with wireframes and prototypes, validating early and iterating with your feedback.
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Delivery
High-fidelity UI, specs and assets ready for development, with support during implementation.
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Iteration
Measuring results after launch and evolving the product based on real usage and data.
Mentoring for product people
I mentor Product Managers, Product Designers and Product Owners, helping them sharpen decision-making, portfolio storytelling and career direction with practical, hands-on guidance.
Sessions are one-on-one and tailored to where you are: breaking into product, growing into senior and lead roles, or navigating a specific challenge.
What clients say
Feedback from people I have worked with on products, design systems and strategy.
Real testimonials from colleagues and clients.
Jair D'Angelo
General Project Manager at Avanz
"Rafael is a highly respected professional, known for leading major projects and playing a key role as a Creative Director. His opinion is consistently valued across teams due to his strong market intuition and deep understanding of digital communication. He brings extensive experience in managing complex digital initiatives and demonstrates a natural ability to collaborate and build strong relationships within teams. Beyond his professional strengths, he also contributes to a positive team environment, making him a great colleague to work with."
Eduardo Ferreira
Product Designer at Konstroi
"I worked alongside Rafael in the Product and Innovation team at Kontroi and contributed in many freelance projects with him. I had the chance to be mentored by this greatly skilled Product Manager, UX and UI Designer. Rafael guided our team to excel at creating and complying to all the products' life-cycles he planned with impressive vision. He is also a dedicated and inspiring leader, encouraging his team to align with all departments at the company, colleagues and stakeholders, and he is always consulted ahead of important decisions due to his experience and creative touch."
Sulivan Braga
Senior Full Stack Developer at Eyecare Health
"Rafael is an outstanding professional. We collaborated on a specific feature, and his designs stood out for being highly concise, well-structured, and extremely easy to interact with and develop from.
In addition to consistently delivering high-quality work, his communication is clear and objective. He embraces new challenges with confidence?even when stepping into completely new domains."
Rodrigo Ant?nio
Systems Analyst Senior at Avanz
"Rafael Gonzalez is a highly multidisciplinary professional with strong expertise in digital design and a broad understanding of technology project management.
He stands out for his dynamic approach, clear communication, and ability to apply agile methodologies when leading teams. These qualities make a significant impact on project outcomes.
We collaborated on multiple web development projects, always prioritizing transparency with clients. Rafael consistently ensured that user and business needs were met, resulting in high-quality and reliable web applications."
Jackson Cruz
Marketing Coordinator at Avanz
"Rafael is a well-informed and curious professional. He combines strong taste, technical skills, and a solid theoretical foundation, consistently delivering high-quality work.
At Avanz, he managed large agency projects, participating from client briefings and creative processes to team routines, stakeholder meetings, and final presentations.
Beyond being an excellent professional, he is also great company, especially during happy hour conversations."
Brands That Trusted My Work
From ambitious startups to household names, these are a few of the teams who trusted me to help shape their products and brands.
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