Born and raised in Brazil’s footwear capital, I spent much of my career as a footwear designer. Across many programs—especially women’s and kids’—I’ve highlighted a few from a phase I’m particularly proud of: collections created with Grendene for global licenses such as Disney, Mattel, and Marvel. My focus was to unite ergonomics and trend: last and fit, materials, and manufacturing constraints aligned with storytelling, color, and character IP. That balance of comfort, durability, and on-trend aesthetics made these projects some of the most meaningful—and most fun—in my portfolio.