Frame your vision with my work.

I´m a UX/UI and Branding designer based in Oporto.

With a visual and communication design degree, I have worked since 2008 with medium-big companies and international corporate brands.

Following technology and trends since 2009, I have been making a career in Visual and UX design mobile apps for tech startups and companies. Updating my skills in that field, lately, I´m more involved in tasks like user research, empathize, ideation, testing, user interface, visual and branding strategy and design.

I can be as involved in your project as you need me to be, from the seed of the idea until de validation. I am most interested in the visual product app with user interaction concerns. I seek user-based problem-solving to understand needs and provide clear and impactful human-centred solutions design.

Hard Skills

Figma

Advanced level

Notion

Advanced level

Protopie

Beginner level

Spreadsheet

Intermediate level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert level

Adobe Photoshop

Advanced level

InDesign

Advanced level

Wordpress

Advanced level

UI and UX design: research, interaction, user flow, animation, product development and user testing to ensure design usability and accessibility.

Branding: brand strategy with purpose, personality, competitive audit, tone of voice and tagline. Brand visuals with logo, typography, colors, iconography, imagery, merchandising and marketing assets.

Design thinking: the problem-solving approach used to solve complex problems through design.

Graphic and Web Design: B2B and BTC visual engagement content material in web and print formats. I also develop WordPress webpages.

Soft Skills

More than motivated, I am determined in life and at work.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and be open to feedback and suggestions.

Think creatively to develop innovative designs that meet the client’s needs.

Have a keen eye for detail to ensure all brand assets are consistent and visually appealing.

Manage my time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.

I communicate effectively with clients and team members.

My methods

Education
  • Visual Elements of User Interface Design | UX Design Fundamentals | Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture | Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes – California Institute of the Arts in 2021
  • Visual Communication Design degree at the IADE – Faculty of Design and Communication – European University (Lisbon) in 2007.
Professional Experience - Freelance
  • Rodrigo Nina Freelance | 2010 – Today | Oporto
    • Specialization in UI/UX mobile for engaging experiences and enhanced usability products.
    • Application of design thinking for innovation and solving complex problems.
    • Proficiency in developing and executing comprehensive branding strategies.
    • Expertise in graphic design for impactful marketing assets and editorial content.

Key projects as a freelance

Box-to-box App | Aug 2019 – May 2023 | Oporto
• Played a key role in uncovering data from video drills to guide features and metrics.
• Conducted in-person usability tests and surveys for amateur football teams.
• Managed product boards, prioritizing activities for seamless development.
• Developed wireframes and High-fidelity prototypes to improve the UX/UI product
• Crafted a distinctive brand identity that excelled across digital and merchandising platforms.
• Designed and developed many B2B and BTC graphical materials

Royole Corporation | Apr 2018 – Jun 2020 | Oporto
• Specialized in visual engagement content to enhance promotion and communication.
• Expertise in diverse graphic design areas for both B2B and B2C.
• Showcased work at international exhibitions and events such as IFA 2018 and MWC 2019.

Mitac Europe | Sep 2016 – May 2019 | Oporto
• Contributed to the launch of the new Mio identity across diverse platforms, including the website, product merchandising, packaging, brochures, datasheets, social media, point of sale, retail support materials, and event communications.

Professional Experience - Other
  • BemStudio | 2016 – 2017 | Oporto and Amsterdam | Full Time
    Branding designer | Graphic designer
    • Create branding for corporations and WordPress webpages.
    • Graphic design in print And Digital Format for both B2B and B2C areas.
  • Maskin | 2011 – 2017 | Oporto | Full Time
    Branding designer | Graphic designer
    • 2017 – In a partnership with “solo web” company, we created an e-commerce platform, empowering
    artists to earn from their work and fostering community support.
    • 2011 – Established and managed an e-commerce store featuring my original T-shirt designs.
  • Poster Digital | 2008 – 2010 | Oporto | Full Time
    Creative Director | Graphic designer
    • Designed print materials for advertising clients in small and big formats.
    • Created the 2009 Catalog for Poster Digital and developed branding for the Poster Shop.
    • Prepared the stand where we proudly secured a Pixel Award at Expo Prodigital 2010 for the best national commercial innovation.