Hugo Pilate

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

About

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.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 6 roles

Design Consultant · FreelanceJan 2020 – Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo

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 · Quicksand Design StudioJan 2017 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

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 Researcher · Sterling BrandsJan 2015 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr

Conducted user research and trend analysis for industry leaders to identify audience needs and priorities.

Design Research Consultant · FreelanceJan 2015 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Service Designer · Spectoccular Labs LLC.Jan 2014 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr
Design Facilitation Intern · nod-A (now Sia Partners)Jan 2013 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr

Education

Masters of Fine Arts in Design · HDK-Valand, Gothenburg University2023 – 2025
Bachelor of Science in Product Design · Art Center College of Design2009 – 2014

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