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As a designer, I believe that our role is to address specific challenges within a given time frame. While the concept of "solving problems" is often discussed in relation to design, I believe that this phrase oversimplifies the complexity of our work. In fact, many designs are updated and revised over time, which suggests that complete resolution is not always possible or desirable. Instead, I focus on using effective methods and approaches to minimize the potential for new issues to arise. As designers, we often operate in unfamiliar contexts, and the way we approach a problem, the questions we ask, and the systems we create (such as branding materials or visual designs) can help others to better understand a concept. In the words of Massimo Vignelli, the life of a designer is one of constant struggle against poor design. With this in mind, I strive to create work that is simple, memorable, and enduring, with the goal of combating the proliferation of poor design in the world.

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👨🏻‍💻 Professional Work​

VOID Software
UI/UX Designer
January 2022 - Now

  • Design User Interface and User Experience for web and mobile applications
  • Build wireframes and execute rapid prototyping while maintaining quality and detail.
  • Work closely with developers to problem solve and to make sure everything runs smoothly
  • Used Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator on a daily basis
  • Creative problem solving with Dev Team and at client meetings to arrive at solutions
  • Meet with clients and the internal team to determine the scope of a project
  • Present products at client meetings for review and feedback
  • Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience
  • Develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and print media

Rubro Design Co.
Founder & Creative Director
October 2020 - 2021

Grupo Vitor Monteiro
Lead Designer May 2019 – November 2020

I started as an intern and quickly became responsible for the design projects of all 3 brands of the company. During my time at Vitor Monteiro Group, I was involved in projects related to the 3 brands of the company, Chimney Systems, House Heating Solutions and Laser Cutting.

  • Producing a range of print base media including corporate identities, stationery, books, brochures, flyers and packaging.
  • Developing digital content including websites, email campaigns, social media artwork and videos
  • Designing, building and delivering HTML email campaigns
  • Providing information and support on all digital queries to colleagues and clients
  • Preparing and retouching images for a variety of applications
  • Designing corporate identities, stationery, literature and signage

Freelance
September 2015 – October 2020

Throughout university & my professional career I have managed my own freelance design business. During a period spanning 5 years to date I have made some works around identities and illustrations Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing marks and identities for business
  • Illustrating for both worlds, print and digital
  • Developing digital content including social media artwork
  • Consulting and advising clients on the best approach to their branding and online presence

Wodify x OutSystems Hackaton
2017

I participated in the Hackathon held by Wodify in partnership with OutSystems where for 24 hours, my team and I developed a concept for an application for the crossfit area.

🎓 Education​

Domestika
May 2020

  • Logo Design: From Concept to Presentation by Sagi Haviv Domestika

Skillshare
April 2020

  • Circular Logo Design with Draplin: Combine Type & Icons in a Classic Shape Skillshare
  • Customizing Type with Draplin: Creating Wordmarks That Work Skillshare
  • Design Great Stuff: How to Make Merch with Draplin Skillshare
  • Design Like Draplin: 21 Tips for Speeding Up Your Design Workflow Skillshare
  • Illustration with Draplin: Iterating with Shape, Style, and Color Skillshare
  • Logo Design with Draplin: Secrets of Shape, Type and Color Skillshare

Design BA @ IADE - Universidade Europeia, Lisbon PT
2015-2018

A three year course exploring a range of creative subjects. This allowed me the time & creative inspiration to decide which areas of art and design to pursue further as well as gain insight from professional designers, artists and researchers. I worked on a wide array of projects ranging from typography to 3d design both independently & as part of a team.

Key Learning Points:

  • Looking to alternative fields such as product design or music for inspiration
  • Learning the value of critical review and peer assessment
  • Appreciation for the theoretical and academic side of design as well as the importance of design history
  • Importance of time management and setting personal goals
  • The ability to research, analyse and communicate through critical writing and speaking
  • Invaluable experience working in multiple areas of art & design include fashion, photography, illustration & fine art

Visual Arts @ Escola Secundária Domingos Sequeira, Leiria PT
2012-2015

🖌 Tools​

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe XD, Sketch, Invision, HTML / CSS, JIRA

🦄 Skills​

Graphic Design, Identity, Branding, Visual Design, UI / UX, Illustration

🎖 Featured​

📩 Contact​

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