Author

Catarina Lobão

Designer

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About

I'm an interface designer with a background in communication and graphic design, based in Porto and currently working at Significa. My work predominantly revolves around visual systems that convey a deep understanding of narratives and a keen focus on typography and detail. My practice often takes the form of digital products, visual identities and editorial projects.

Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, Xd and Lightroom). I also have experience with Framer designing and developing websites from scratch. Open to learn new skills and challenge new mediums ✨

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Interface Designer at Significa

Hybrid - Porto, Portugal

Design and develop intuitive, user-centric interfaces for both web and mobile applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and high levels of engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, prototype, and implement visually appealing and functional designs that align with project goals and user needs. Utilize industry best practices and the latest design tools to create interfaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly effective and accessible.

Interface Design Web Design UX/UI
2021 - 2023

Communication Designer at ZIPPY

Hybrid - Porto, Portugal

  • Develop brand's visual communication and create the visual identity for campaigns, from concept to materialization.
  • Design for print and digital formats such as store communication, packaging design, outdoor advertising, lookbooks' editorial, web pages, newsletters, social media and paid media (static ads, carousel ads, Google Display ads) and presentations. Collaborate with marketing and other teams to ensure alignment with brand goals and objectives.
  • Conduct research and stay up-to-date on industry trends to inform design decisions.
  • Manage projects and meet deadlines while ensuring high-quality output.

Graphic Design Editorial Design Packaging Design Motion Design Video Editing Photography Illustration
2019 - 2021

Graphic Designer at FBAUP DESIGN INC.

Hybrid - Porto, Portugal

FBAUP DESIGN INC. is a junior design company composed by design students who collaborate directly with a variety of clients. The work ranges from editorial design to branding design, web design and ux/ui design.

Graphic Design Editorial Design
2021

Editorial Designer Intern at U.Porto Press

Hybrid - Porto, Portugal

Produced editorial work for the university. Designed the annual catalog, a print and digital publication, that highlights press collections and events.

Graphic Design Editorial Design
2020

Graphic Designer Intern at Studio Eduardo Aires

Hybrid - Porto, Portugal

Provided support to ongoing projects in the studio, focused on branding and editorial, working for clients such as Herdade do Esporão, Mercado do Bolhão and Herdade da Malhadinha Nova.

Graphic Design Editorial Design Photography
2019

Graphic Designer Intern at Sonae MC

Hybrid - Porto, Portugal

Responsible for corporate’s internal communication, designed identities and infographics, presentations, newsletters and graphics for events and activities.

Graphic Design Editorial Design Photography

Projects

2021

A de Alma

Design of the visual identity and website.

Design of the visual identity and website. Responsible for graphic communication and social media visual strategy.

Graphic Design Web Design UX/UI
2022

Casa da Cevada

Design of the visual identity and website.

Graphic Design Web Design UX/UI
2021

Cineclube do Porto

Graphic Design

Graphic Design
2021

FLAIR

Branding & Packaging Design

Graphic Design Packaging Design

Education

2017 - 2021

Bachelor's Degree in Communication Design

University of Porto - Faculty of Fine Arts

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