Marco Lobato, alternate expression scratch the surface
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Marco Lobato

Product & UX Design

My favorite design work is turning powerful technology into something delightfully ordinary that people can trust when it matters most. Getting there takes a lot of scratching beneath the surface.

Weaving Tech

In every project, I enjoy going deep into four things: the technology itself, the domain it belongs to, the people who will use it, and the setting where it all comes together.

Good tech weaving produces experiences people genuinely enjoy.

Beyond the Touchscreen

The thread across my work is keeping people in their flow. The best interfaces never pull you out of what you are doing. These projects go beyond apps. They shape the platform itself, making it work across every way people interact, not just touch. If you are building something where that is the goal, I would like to work on it with you.

Setting Up Android Your Way, From the Very First Screen

Setting Up Android Your Way, From the Very First Screen

Using Your Phone Entirely by Voice, on Your Terms

Using Your Phone Entirely by Voice, on Your Terms

More Projects

I have consistently worked at the edge of new technology, where the biggest design decisions are still unexplored.

New

Playground

I am building in public here. If you are working on the future of consumer electronic interfaces or AI-powered products, let's talk. This playground grows over time, starting with the design system behind this site and expanding into prototypes as they take shape.

Learning in Public