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Finding Our Way

47: Seeking Balance (ft. Koji Pereira)

May 18, 2024
Koji Pereira, Chief Design Officer of Brazilian fintech Neon, shares insights on balancing speed and quality in design, inclusive design team processes, transitioning between work cultures, and driving innovation through redesigns. Exploring future design specializations and industry shifts.
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  • Balancing speed and quality is crucial in design processes.
  • Incorporating diverse perspectives enhances empathy and understanding in design processes.

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Koji Pereira's Career Journey from Brazil to Silicon Valley and Back

Koji Pereira, Chief Design Officer for Brazilian FinTech Neon, shares his design career journey from Brazil to Silicon Valley and back to Brazil. Starting with graphic design for bands and transitioning into web design in the early days of the internet, Koji reflects on his experiences with early internet services like BBS and a food ordering website. His tenure at Google working on social networks in emerging markets and building a successful file management app showcases his passion for creating products from scratch.

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