Ricardo Menezes

Head of Design

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong33 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 15+ years of experience with multicultural clients.
  • Apple-certified developer with diverse product expertise.
  • Award-winning work recognized by global entities.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and IoT expert with a strong focus on user experience and branding.

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Skills

Core Skills

Creative DirectionBusiness StrategyBranding & IdentityIos DesignUser Experience (ux)Home Automation

Other Skills

AIARARKitAmazon Web Services (AWS)AnalyticsApple TV (tvOS)Art DirectionArtificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence for DesignAugmented RealityBluetooth Low EnergyBluetooth MarketingBrand DevelopmentBrandingChatbot Design

About

I help designing and building up businesses, products, and experiences for innovative brands worldwide. Working with multicultural clients and teams in Asia for 15+ years, I adopt a holistic approach to create digital experiences by fusing user-centric design, innovative uses of technology and integrated branding strategy. My work has been awarded and recognized by prestigious entities such as the Hong Kong Design Association (HKDA), The United Nations, Vogue, Newsweek, MarketWatch, Yahoo News, and PocketPC Magazine to name a few. Last but not least, I'm an Apple-certified developer with a variety of Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Edtech, IoT, Entertainment and Fashion products I've worked on. --- Brands & Clients: Motorola, Nikon, Ford, Samsung, BMW, Electrolux, Level2 Ventures, DuPont, Bosch, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jarre Technologies, AAX, Visa, Amiga, Evisu, J. Walter Thompson, Sanofi-Aventis, Playboy, Club Monaco, TBWA, Ironfire Capital, Rosemary Vandenbroucke, The Brazilian Government, Novartis, Cigna, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Bingo Group (Stephen Chow), Petrobras, Ernst & Young, Eletrobras, Telecom Italia, The Brazilian Consulate in Hong Kong, Telefónica, Monitor Group, Santander, among others. Sectors: Blockchain, FinTech, Advertising, E-Commerce, Web3, Consumer Electronics, Delivery Platforms, Luxury, Fashion, EdTech, Venture Capital, Automotive, Internet of Things, Home Automation, Silicon Valley Startups, Banking, Finance, Insurance, Retail, Delivery, Consulting, Music, Entertainment, Pharma, Telecommunication, Architecture, Education, Energy and Logistics. Specialties: Creative Direction, Strategy, Product Design, Branding, Business & Service Design, visionOS (Vision Pro SDK), A.I, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, CX, UX, UCD, HCD, Interaction Design, Design Systems, Augmented Reality, Design Thinking, Motion Design, Conversational Interfaces, Voice Interfaces, Touchscreen Interfaces, Machine Learning, Smart Devices, Internet of Things (IoT), Location-Based & Proximity Marketing, Omni-Channel & Multi-Channel Systems, O2O, Wearables, Analytics, Data Visualization, Ideation, Rapid Prototyping, Content Creation & Generation, Mobile & Web Development, and Multiuser Applications. Portfolio: www.keepitdifferent.com

Experience

33 yrs
Total Experience
3 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
7 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Level2 ventures

Creative Director

Oct 2018Present · 7 yrs 8 mos · Hong Kong

  • Level2 is a venture capital and investment group providing business strategy and consultancy to startups and entrepreneurs innovating within the digital landscape. With a profitable presence across different markets, its portfolio of investments serves 100+ countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Americas.
Payment SystemsPayment Card ProcessingCustomer ExperiencelogisticsShopifyBranding+20

Aax

Creative Director

May 2018Aug 2018 · 3 mos · Hong Kong

  • ATOM (AAX) specializes in FinTech innovations in blockchain, crypto, digital asset management and exchanges using cutting-edge, decentralized network technologies. Its initial product, AAX, is the first digital asset exchange powered by LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) technology.
  • As a core member of the initial ATOM team:
  • Personally designed AAX (Atom Asset Exchange) brand identity in collaboration with an external branding consultancy
  • Designed and prototyped the foundation of the product's mobile UX, supervised UI design works by external digital agency, created the initial design system, internal and external corporate & shareholders presentations, besides interactive and mobile app UX prototypes
  • Procured and managed external branding consultancies and initial strategic marketing partner(s)
  • As a core team member, also participated in strategic matters, interviewing and initial hirings
  • Reported directly to the CEO and collaborated with other core team members
iOS DesignBranding & IdentityiOS development

Re/ (レ) - a.i. machine learning-powered music player

Founder

Jan 2017Jan 2018 · 1 yr · Hong Kong SAR

  • Machine learning & artificial intelligence-powered music player that uses a myriad of vectors and music library personal data to create singular listening experiences that will always surprise you with songs that you love to listen or haven't listened for a while.
  • Bilingual and published in Japanese and English, Re/ curates your personal music library using machine learning and AI to dynamically create playlists based on a myriad of vectors. Unique playlists and sequences are played according to your listening behavior, time, mood, weather, sound volume, among other personal data.
  • Re/ is specially created for continuous or sports listening (e.g. jogging/biking/running/exercising) in a scenario where choosing playlists, selecting, skipping songs, or interacting with a device isn't ideal or possible at all.
  • The product has attracted significant attention within the personal audio segment, raising awareness from companies like Devialet, Astell & Kern, among others.
  • 1. Website Archive:
  • https://www.keepitdifferent.com/Re/index.html
  • 2. Twitter:
  • https://twitter.com/ReMusicPlayer
Creative DirectionUser Experience (UX)iOS DesignObjective-CBranding & IdentityMarketing Strategy+1

Jarre technologies

Digital Marketing, CX & UX Lead

Dec 2016Apr 2017 · 4 mos · Hong Kong

  • Jarre Technologies is a high-end audio brand founded by electronic music pioneer, Jean Michel Jarre. Popular for its line of AeroBull® wireless speakers, the company specializes in innovative wireless audio products for the luxury segment.
  • Redesigned and improved customer and user experience across multiple channels and platforms, including e-commerce, digital communications and social media
  • Increased online sales by optimising e-commerce, user experience, content strategy, payment methods and checkout flow
  • Designed, prototyped and delivered the company's upcoming mobile app UX project and development roadmap
  • Redesigned and co-managed the company's e-commerce daily operations, and totally redesigned the customer support channel and its operational flow
  • Created and deployed social media and digital marketing actions, such as an innovative social media avatars powered by chatbot/conversational UI for the company's product line
  • Managed social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube)
  • Led and managed customer service team and its activities
  • Reported to Hong Kong & Paris-based Chief Officers
iOS DesigniOS developmentUser Experience (UX)

Tbwa\worldwide

Digital Creative Director

Apr 2015Jun 2015 · 2 mos · Hong Kong

iOS DesigniOS development

J. walter thompson - hong kong

Digital Creative Director (Freelance / Project Base)

Mar 2015May 2015 · 2 mos · Hong Kong

Beecon

Founder

Jan 2014Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Hong Kong

  • An "Interface to Things" that seamlessly integrates home automation, proximity and location technologies, control of smart devices, and voice interface. Awarded as 2015 top 30 most influential IoT brands, Beecon was the first iBeacon app for home automation and the first home automation app for Apple Watch Official website: www.beaconsandwich.com Social Media: twitter.com/TheBeeconApp
iOS DesignHome AutomationObjective-CVoice User Interface DesignBranding & IdentityiOS development

Semeiotics, inc.

Creative Director - Interactive & New Media

Jan 2009Jan 2014 · 5 yrs · Hong Kong

  • Creative / Design / Branding consultancy with offices in Hong Kong and Paris. Worked on a wide range of clients and award-winning projects, mainly focusing on fashion, ecommerce and startups (both local and Silicon Valley-based).
iOS DesignObjective-CBranding & IdentityiOS development

Gwailo interactive (ltd)

Creative Director, Founder

Jan 2007Jan 2009 · 2 yrs · Hong Kong

Branding & Identity

Mobilezone (ltda)

Founder, Director

Jan 2004Jan 2007 · 3 yrs · São Paulo Area, Brazil

  • Launched in early 2004, MobileZone was one the first content/news portals fully dedicated to mobile, wireless and portable technologies. Besides being one of the first Wi-Fi hotspots online guide/locator at the time it was launched, MobileZone also partnered with several mobile/wireless companies during its lifetime, including Amiga Computer Inc, DevMedia Group and WebMobile Magazine, and was awarded by Pocket PC Magazine.
  • https://web.archive.org/web/20060203162859/mobilezone.com.br
Branding & Identity

Invision comunicação interativa

Creative Director, Founder

Jan 1996Apr 2005 · 9 yrs 3 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil

  • With offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Curitiba, Invision was one of the top 5 digital agencies in South America around year 2000 and a pioneer in its segment. Part of a larger advertising group, which included companies like NBS, MultiComm, Lew Lara (later TBWA) and Midialog (later Agência Click), Invision delivered highly creative digital projects and campaigns to clients like BMW, Cigna, Brasil Telecom, Telemar, Eletrobras, Petrobras, Bosch, Electrolux, TIM Brasil, Samsung, Ernst & Young, Novartis, Unibanco, Visa, Monitor Group, Heublein, among others.
Branding & Identity

Midialog midia interativa (ltda)

Multimedia Designer & Developer

Jan 1991Jan 1995 · 4 yrs · São Paulo Area, Brazil

  • São Paulo-based company that pioneered the Brazilian market of interactive kiosks, CD-ROMs, digital video and touch screen solutions in the early 90s. Part of a larger communication & advertising group, the company created and developed many of the very first "multimedia" and interactive projects for clients like Playboy, Petrobras, Eletrobras, Banorte, Odebrecht, Revista Placar, among others.
Branding & Identity

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