Hi, I'm Marco Lobato - Design at Q.ai at Q.ai- (now Apple)
I weave human-centered design with cutting-edge tech to create products people love. My passion is bringing intuitive, accessible experiences to life, especially at the intersection of digital and physical realms, thriving in innovation hubs.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed interface concepts and new products for Google and Volkswagen.
Focuses on designing human-centered products using cutting-edge technology.
Can help others by advising on multimodal interface design and AI UX.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Design Expertise
Began career in product and automotive design, building core skills.
✦ Product Design
✦ Automotive Design
Advancing Interaction Design at Google
Dived deep into interaction design, shaping user experiences for a global tech leader.
✦ Interaction Design
✦ UX Research
Leading Human-Centered Innovation
Currently focusing on human-centered product and UX design, integrating AI and new technologies.
✦ UX Design
✦ Product Leadership
✦ AI UX
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Multimodal Interfaces
Expertise in combining diverse interaction methods for intuitive user experiences.
✦ Designs systems integrating speech, touch, gesture, and gaze.
✦ Focuses on enhancing usability and accessibility in consumer products.
✦ Applies new technologies to create novel interface concepts.
Bridging Human Needs and Tech
Translates complex technology into user-friendly and impactful products.
✦ Leverages deep UX research for human-centered product development.
✦ Specializes in creating helpful products through cutting-edge tech.
✦ Experienced in developing solutions for diverse user needs.
Silicon Valley Product Visionary
Proven ability to drive product innovation from concept to impact.
✦ Developed impactful interface concepts at Google and VW Research.
✦ Secured multiple patents for innovative product designs.
✦ Contributed to products affecting daily life and assistive technology users.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators in AI and human-computer interaction.
✦ Exploring opportunities to lead groundbreaking product development.
✦ Discovering new communities focused on accessible technology.
I can help with
✦ Advise on integrating multimodal interfaces into new products.
✦ Share insights on user-centered design for AI-driven applications.
✦ Offer guidance on UX strategy for complex tech projects.
I would love your help on
✦ Finding collaborators for projects exploring emerging interaction paradigms.
✦ Connecting with leaders in the AI ethics and responsible innovation space.
✦ Identifying opportunities to contribute to impactful assistive technology.