Hello! I’m Hugo, a Portuguese product designer with over 10+ years experience working and leading design teams in small-scale SaaS starts-ups and large technology companies across Europe.
Product Design
Design Strategy
HMI Design
Prototyping
Fractional Leadership
HTML/CSS/JS
I lead teams through the human-centered design process, focusing on effective ROI while ensuring quality outcomes. This often involves rolling up my sleeves and exploring new, challenging domains. Regardless of the approach, I provide value throughout the design lifecycle, from research and synthesis to leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging in hands-on design and prototyping.
Work Experience
Education
I hold a Master's degree in Interaction Design from Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, and a Bachelor's degree in Communication Design from ESAD, Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Porto. Throughout my studies, I honed a comprehensive skill set encompassing UX, UI design, user research, and coding for rapid prototyping.
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