Can I Have It In Blue?

In the third episode of Season 2, Maria Grilo (Designer) and Davide Silva (Developer at  Subvisual ) explore how designers and developers can collaborate to make projects happen as frictionlessly as possible. They dive into: The architect vs. construction worker problem:  Why disconnected teams lead to friction, missed expectations, and compromised results, and how to avoid it. Opening vs. funneli...

In the second episode of Season 2 — exploring collaboration across product, design, and technology —Álvaro Bezerra (Product Manager at Subvisual ) and Tadeu Ferreira (Product Manager at Builders Camp) in an honest conversation about the evolving product management role and what it really takes to collaborate effectively in 2025. They discuss how the PM role is shifting from "translator" to "builde...

Join Joana Gomes (Designer at Subvisual ) and Lisandra Gabriel (Designer at Onda ) in this insightful conversation about the intersection of branding, digital product design, and technology. They dive into: How Onda crafts brand narratives that go beyond visuals, blending strategy with emotion. The collaborative process between branding studios (Onda) and product teams (Subvisual) to create cohesi...

In this episode of Can I Have It in Blue , Subvisual's Alvaro Bezerra and Maria Grilo dive into the world of user research, sharing insights and lessons from their experiences. They discuss: The importance of user research : Breaking assumptions, reducing bias, and creating better products. Key research methods : Generative interviews, user testing, and surveys, along with the challenges of each....

In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue,' Joana Gomes and João Ferreira from Subvisual delve into the intricacies of planning and presenting user research. They discuss their approaches to creating research plans and conducting interviews without over-relying on scripts, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and adaptability. João highlights his intuitive method of using structured yet flexibl...

In this episode of "Can I Have It in Blue?" , Joana Gomes, João Ferreira, and Filipa Ribeiro explore the essential role of user research in shaping effective product design. The conversation begins with personal reflections on how user research became integral to their design processes, overcoming initial challenges and evolving their techniques. They underscore the importance of initiating user t...

In this episode of 'Can I Have it in Blue?', join Álvaro Bezerra, João Ferreira, and Mar as they dive deep into the gaming industry through the lens of UX design. Mar, new product designer at Subvisual, shares her tumultuous journey from fine arts to becoming a UX designer in the gaming world. Discover the unique challenges of designing for kids, the importance of behaviour and patterns in user ex...

In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue,' Filipa is joined by Joana and Joao to discuss Joao’s new role as CPO at Subvisual.  They delve into the responsibilities and challenges of his new leadership position, including process implementation, team mentorship, and maintaining personal growth. The discussion extends to imposter syndrome, with each sharing their experiences and strategies for over...

In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue? Álvaro Bezerra, Product Manager at Subvisual, and Joana Gomes, Designer at Subvisual, delve into the importance of mentoring and teaching in design and product management.  They discuss Subvisual's academy programs for kickstarting careers, the personal and cultural motivations behind mentoring, and the mutual benefits it brings. Álvaro and Joana share th...

We discussed the challenges of maintaining processes in Web3, especially with early-stage and inexperienced teams.  How a clear product vision influences success and the crucial roles of designers and product managers. Practical tips for ensuring clarity, consistency, and collaboration in your team. 

In this episode, we invite Anna Trofimenko, a product manager at Finiam, to talk about changing careers in her 30s. Something that Joana Gomes also experienced a couple of years ago.    Social media: Anna Trofimenko Joana Gomes João Ferreira Filipa Ribeiro   www.subvisual.com

In this episode, we invite Francisco Baila, a designer and now "a facilitator or someone that improves the environment for others to shine" to talk about his path and what led him to found Onda Studio, a Web3 design studio.   Social media: Francisco Baila Joana Gomes João Ferreira Filipa Ribeiro www.ondastudio.co www.subvisual.com

In this episode, we invite Álvaro Bezerra and Margarida Mendes da Maia, both product managers at Subvisual, to talk about the collaboration between product managers and designers.   Social media: Álvaro Bezerra Margarida Mendes da Maia Joana Gomes João Ferreira Filipa Ribeiro   www.subvisual.com

Social media: Joana Gomes  João Ferreira Filipa Ribeiro www.subvisual.com