Why manana.today?

Starting from £2,599

manana.today exists for teams and founders who feel stuck on what to build next and how to build it. If time, cost, or the risk of getting it wrong are holding things back, the goal is to bridge that gap with a faster, clearer path forward.

The company works in sprints, using lean UX methodology to solve problems fast, visualise solutions early, and keep momentum high. Built on 20+ years of UX, research, and strategy, the approach combines real craft, responsible AI when needed, and a proprietary workflow to deliver high-quality outcomes faster, without compromising quality.

Meet Carlos, the founder

of manana.today.

Carlos Franco has over 20 years of experience building teams and digital products in fast-paced environments for large organisations. Along the way, he developed a deep understanding of where projects slow down and how to remove those bottlenecks. His work is centred on turning complexity into clear, actionable paths that deliver faster without compromising quality.

20+ years of hands-on experience in UX/UI, design strategy, and AI-powered workflows

Proven track record building and leading cross-disciplinary teams for global brands

Skilled in mentoring, teaching, and training to help companies grow their talent

Focused on making work smarter, simpler, and more meaningful through AI and design

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Out of the office

Photographer and mentor
@ beach near you.

exploring beaches, streets, and hidden corners with a curious eye.

building friendships and shared moments across cultures.

teaching, guiding, and capturing life’s small details.

slowing down, simplifying, and finding meaning in everyday rituals.

Why responsible AI = Freedom?

Several years of design strategy +AI aided workflows for faster results.

Responsible AI means using it where it adds speed, not where it replaces thinking. At manana.today, AI supports every phase from research to design to development, helping visualise solutions earlier and remove friction from delivery.

The approach is simple. Use AI to handle repetitive and time-consuming work, while real craft drives the thinking, direction, and creative output. This keeps the work original, focused, and high quality.

By combining human expertise with AI, ideas are turned into clear concepts and early proof of concepts faster. Solutions are validated earlier, decisions are easier, and execution stays efficient without the usual noise. The result is faster delivery without compromise. Original work, built by real people, scaled intelligently with AI.

Mentorship Reviews

Victor de Dehalleux
@victor.dehalleux
Wonderful experience working with Carlos, he was a great listener to all of my specific requirements, efficient and flexible. 10/10 experience and results. Will hire again.
Louie Morais
@louiemorais
“Carlos’ mentorship has been a game-changer. His rare blend of deep design knowledge and commercial insight gave me the skills, confidence, and real-world perspective I needed to transition into UX/UI design.”
Michael Donlea
@michaeldon
“Carlos’s mentorship has been invaluable. His guidance improved my craft, sharpened my portfolio, and gave me clarity in my career. Knowledgeable, approachable, and detail-driven—he’s a mentor I’d recommend without hesitation.”
Audrey Husson
@audreyhusson
Working with Carlos was inspiring. His deep UX/UI expertise, supportive leadership, and passion for design pushed me to grow, while his positive energy made every collaboration enjoyable.
Julia Hawkins
@juliahawkins
Carlos is hugely smart and friendly. His deep Photoshop AI expertise saved me hours—he achieves in minutes what would have taken me much longer.