May Fanucci

Principal Product Designer, UX Researcher, Strategist

Available for work

London, UK 🇬🇧

May Fanucci

Principal Product Designer, UX Researcher, Strategist

Available for work

London, UK 🇬🇧

May Fanucci

Principal Product Designer, UX Researcher, Strategist

Available for work

London, UK 🇬🇧

mayfanucci.com

+44 7551983272

eumaynara@gmail.com

mayfanucci.com

+44 7551983272

eumaynara@gmail.com

mayfanucci.com

+44 7551983272

Instant@gmail.com

About me

• Research-driven strategic designer blending deep UX methodologies with UI craft, product vision, and cross-functional leadership

• Transformed ambiguous problems into clear direction through rigorous research frameworks

7+ years of experience building evidence-based product experiences through systematic user research programs across startups and consultancies

• I build every decision on strong research foundations, adapting to each project based on time constraints

• I create lightweight research frameworks that scale with changing priorities reducing business risks and creating opportunities

• Research-driven strategic designer blending deep UX methodologies with UI craft, product vision, and cross-functional leadership

• Transformed ambiguous problems into clear direction through rigorous research frameworks

7+ years of experience building evidence-based product experiences through systematic user research programs across startups and consultancies

• I build every decision on strong research foundations, adapting to each project based on time constraints

• I create lightweight research frameworks that scale with changing priorities reducing business risks and creating opportunities

Skills & tools

UX Research

UI Design

UX Strategy

Design Systems

Product Management

Interaction Design

Design Thinking

Video Editing

Workshop Facilitation

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    Figma

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    Cursor

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    Framer

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    Claude

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    Miro

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    Adobe Suite

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    Notion

Key achievements

Accelerated Time-to-Market

Accelerated Time-to-Market

Accelerated Time-to-Market

Slashed feature delivery by 30% as solo designer driving all initiatives across multiple products

Built comprehensive design system while juggling strategic leadership and hands-on execution

Slashed feature delivery by 30% as solo designer driving all initiatives across multiple products

Built comprehensive design system while juggling strategic leadership and hands-on execution

Revenue Impact

Revenue Impact

Revenue Impact

Delivered advertising booking platform that achieved 2.5x ROI in first year

Reduced operational costs 32% while expanding system capabilities and user satisfaction

Delivered advertising booking platform that achieved 2.5x ROI in first year

Reduced operational costs 32% while expanding system capabilities and user satisfaction

Development Pipeline Optimisation

Development Pipeline Optimisation

Development Pipeline Optimisation

Cut delivery timelines 30% by streamlining design-to-development handoffs

Implemented frameworks that eliminated rework and accelerated implementation

Cut delivery timelines 30% by streamlining design-to-development handoffs

Implemented frameworks that eliminated rework and accelerated implementation

User Engagement Breakthrough

User Engagement Breakthrough

User Engagement Breakthrough

Boosted engagement 40% through reimagined onboarding experiences

Increased satisfaction scores by 93% by removing friction points in core workflows

Boosted engagement 40% through reimagined onboarding experiences

Increased satisfaction scores by 93% by removing friction points in core workflows

Enterprise Transformation

Enterprise Transformation

Enterprise Transformation

Revolutionised B2B SaaS platforms that cut document processing time by 87%

Enabled 10x faster decision-making for financial and legal professionals handling critical data

Revolutionised B2B SaaS platforms that cut document processing time by 87%

Enabled 10x faster decision-making for financial and legal professionals handling critical data

Startup & Agency Resilience

• Navigated ambiguity with strategic problem-solving where resources and time were scarce

• Adapted research methods instantly—from guerrilla testing to focused sprints that deliver critical insights

• Balanced immediate tactical needs with strategic vision from research through execution

• Rapidly pivoted design direction when business priorities evolved, maintaining core user focus

• Built cross-functional alliances, transforming design insights into business strategy

• Navigated ambiguity with strategic problem-solving where resources and time were scarce

• Adapted research methods instantly—from guerrilla testing to focused sprints that deliver critical insights

• Balanced immediate tactical needs with strategic vision from research through execution

• Rapidly pivoted design direction when business priorities evolved, maintaining core user focus

• Built cross-functional alliances, transforming design insights into business strategy

Work experience

Principal Product Designer

Gophr (B2B, B2C)

Apr 22 - Apr 25

I drove all design initiatives at Gophr for 3 years as the sole designer in a lean 3-person product team. I owned every aspect of the design process—from initial research through final execution—while simultaneously handling strategic and product management responsibilities. I defined and executed the complete design vision for both customer interfaces (mobile/desktop) and the courier app (native mobile), working directly with 5+ cross-functional teams and 3 development squads to shape product direction and roadmap priorities.

• Designed and delivered two flexible and scalable design systems that reduced design time by 30%, supporting the launch of 10+ new features

Increased user engagement by 40% after launching a redesigned user onboarding flow

• Prioritised 10+ features based on user feedback and business impact, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals, resulting in an 80% on-time feature delivery

Reduced iteration time by 40% through the use of rapid prototyping tools and continuous user feedback loops

• Conducted usability testing that led to a 20% decrease in task completion time for first-time users

• Reduced time to market for new product features by 30%, streamlining the design-to-development handoff process

• Streamlined internal processes beyond user-facing interfaces, boosting efficiency, communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams

Senior Product Designer

Eigen Technologies (B2B, SaaS, ML/AI)

Jan 24 - Apr 22

AI/ML-powered document data extraction platform delivering solutions for enterprise customers (Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, and ING).

• Led end-to-end design transformation of a core enterprise platform, driving cross-functional innovation through strategic workshops and rapid prototyping with engineers, PMs, and customers

• Mentored designers and coordinated the development of multiple features

• Redesigned single-user document processing system into a collaborative + scalable enterprise workflow

Key achievements

• Accelerated document processing by 87%

• Increased user satisfaction by 93% while reducing manual review errors by 75%

• Enabled 10x faster decision-making capabilities, increasing platform adoption and retention

Senior Product Designer

Coforge (Consultancy agency)

Nov 19 - Jan 21

Led end-to-end design strategy as Principal Product Designer, driving cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment in multiple projects.

The British Library

• Redesigned The British Library’s website, implementing a WCAG-compliant Design System

45% reduction in navigation paths to key resources, 68% improvement in accessibility compliance, researcher satisfaction ratings increased from 42% to 87%

Channel 4

• Led end-to-end design strategy, transforming Channel 4's advertising booking system (user research, leading workshops, and iteratively testing solutions through prototypes)

• Delivered 89% operational efficiency increase and 98% error reduction, achieved 2.5x ROI on platform investment within the first year, reduced account management costs by 32%

Senior Product Designer

Freelancer

Since 2018

Worked for multiple consultancy agencies as a Senior Product Designer, delivering work for clients such as Art Basel, S&P Global, ViiV Healthcare, Mercer, Swiss Re, Tanla, and Allan & Overy

UX Research + UI Design + Strategy + Facilitation

• Led multiple projects as the sole UX team member, driving research strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with product and business objectives

• Led collaboration in cross-functional teams, delivering results in small and large-scale projects

• Balanced multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks and resources to meet tight deadlines

• Conducted end-to-end UX research, including user interviews, usability testing, and data analysis, to uncover actionable insights and inform design decisions, whilst mentoring 4 product designers

See some of my case studies

Education & relevant courses

Business frameworks

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Strategy

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Growth

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Facilitation

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Influence

Design MBA: from execution to strategy @ d.MBA

  • Mastered influence mapping and business alignment

  • Enhanced workshop facilitation techniques

  • Boosted strategic frameworks to design challenges

In progress

User-Centric Product-Led Growth @ Maven

  • Created growth roadmaps using behavioural science

  • Built user-centric strategies with stakeholder buy-in

  • Analysed activation and habit-forming flows

Apr 25

UX Strategy @ The Fountain Institute

  • Mapped organisational influence and business alignment

  • Facilitated high-impact stakeholder workshops

  • Designed and tested strategic UX policies

Dec 24

Describing the ROI of Design @ Maven

  • Metrics-driven design value frameworks

  • Enhanced influence with business stakeholders

  • From user insights into business outcomes

Nov 24

User Experience Immersive @ General Assembly

Bootcamp

2018

Media and Communications Bs @ Casper Libero University

University Degree

2011 - 2014

Languages

English 🇬🇧

Fluent

Portuguese 🇧🇷/🇵🇹

Native

Spanish 🇪🇸

Intermediate

Should we just… connect?

eumaynara@gmail.com

© 2025. Crafted with love by May.

Should we just… connect?

eumaynara@gmail.com

© 2025. Crafted with love by May.

Should we just… connect?

eumaynara@gmail.com

© 2025 Crafted with love by May