I am a design practitioner with 10+ years aligning creative productions with user insights. Over the past 10 years, I've cultivated my expertise in user research and participatory methods, and I thrive on creating spaces where creativity can flourish. I believe in the power of collaboration, which involves listening closely to others and adapting plans as we work together to realize shared visions. In my career, I've worked across diverse contexts and brought together individuals from various backgrounds to tackle complex challenges. My approach emphasizes actionable outcomes, making sure that every project results in a tangible impact. I am passionate about leveraging design to foster community engagement, sustainability, and cultural exchange.

Hugo Pilate

I am a design practitioner with 10+ years aligning creative productions with user insights. Over the past 10 years, I've cultivated my expertise in user research and participatory methods, and I thrive on creating spaces where creativity can flourish. I believe in the power of collaboration, which involves listening closely to others and adapting plans as we work together to realize shared visions. In my career, I've worked across diverse contexts and brought together individuals from various backgrounds to tackle complex challenges. My approach emphasizes actionable outcomes, making sure that every project results in a tangible impact. I am passionate about leveraging design to foster community engagement, sustainability, and cultural exchange.

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I am a design practitioner with 10+ years aligning creative productions with user insights.

Over the past 10 years, I’ve cultivated my expertise in user research and participatory methods, and I thrive on creating spaces where creativity can flourish. I believe in the power of collaboration, which involves listening closely to others and adapting plans as we work together to realize shared visions.

In my career, I’ve worked across diverse contexts and brought together individuals from various backgrounds to tackle complex challenges. My approach emphasizes actionable outcomes, making sure that every project results in a tangible impact. I am passionate about leveraging design to foster community engagement, sustainability, and cultural exchange.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Design Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Provide clients engaged in social and environmental sustainability endeavors with design research, UX prototyping, and digital storytelling services. Highlights include developing multi-modal pedagogical material on worldbuilding and co-creation as a grant recipient for the Erasmus+ fund and overseeing the full UX development of the IKWOON app for Bouwhulp Groep.
Senior Design Researcher at Quicksand Design Studio
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Conducted human-centered design projects in various sectors, including financial planning solutions and access to clean energy. Duties included field research, stakeholder coordination, and workshop facilitation, among other responsibilities.
Design Research Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Provided qualitative research, workshop facilitation, and concept development for various start-ups and industry leaders.
Design Researcher at Sterling Brands
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Conducted user research and trend analysis for industry leaders to identify audience needs and priorities.
Service Designer at Spectoccular Labs LLC.
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Produced designs and vision-setting workshops for VR & AR product lines, collaborating with software development and optics engineering teams.
Design Facilitation Intern at nod-A (now Sia Partners)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Organized design sprints and assisted in designing tools and activities for client ideation.

Education

Masters of Fine Arts in Design at HDK-Valand, Gothenburg University
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Product Design at Art Center College of Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction