Alex TerendaProduct Designer

Now

What I'm up to. Last updated 8th February 2026.

Building

  • Darktrace - Currently leading design across Cloud and Email, shipping a new design system and reworking the original Network product. Hiring designers for work at the forefront of AI and cybersecurity.
  • Something - I don't know what yet, but I'm restless. Updates as and when.

Moving

  • Copenhagen - After four years in Lisbon my partner and I will be moving to Copenhagen this summer. Just in time for Copenhell too.

Writing

  • A small newsletter - Eclectic writing shared with a handful of close friends. A space for wondering without paying much thought to polish or performance.
  • The City - Noodling on a setting for a low-commitment, troupe TTRPG game I'd like run. Trying not to be a China Miéville tribute act, but it's challenging.

Learning

  • Danish - Now listen, I've learned a number of what others would consider peculiar languages, but my word.

Reading

  • China Miéville - Uncertain metaphysics for an uncertain world.

Listening