I'm Iolanda Sousa, a Portuguese interior designer and founder of a dedicated interior design and furniture development company. I specialize in personalized interior design solutions for residential and commercial spaces, delivering end-to-end services from initial consultation to project completion, including space planning, detailed 2D drawings, 3D visualizations, and on-site coordination with suppliers. With strong creative, leadership, and communication skills, I combine aesthetics with functionality to create spaces that reflect clients' needs. I am fluent in Portuguese and proficient in English, Spanish, French, and Serbian, and I embrace continuous learning, easily adapting to new environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding results.

Iolanda Sousa

I'm Iolanda Sousa, a Portuguese interior designer and founder of a dedicated interior design and furniture development company. I specialize in personalized interior design solutions for residential and commercial spaces, delivering end-to-end services from initial consultation to project completion, including space planning, detailed 2D drawings, 3D visualizations, and on-site coordination with suppliers. With strong creative, leadership, and communication skills, I combine aesthetics with functionality to create spaces that reflect clients' needs. I am fluent in Portuguese and proficient in English, Spanish, French, and Serbian, and I embrace continuous learning, easily adapting to new environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding results.

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I’m Iolanda Sousa, a Portuguese interior designer and founder of a dedicated interior design and furniture development company. I specialize in personalized interior design solutions for residential and commercial spaces, delivering end-to-end services from initial consultation to project completion, including space planning, detailed 2D drawings, 3D visualizations, and on-site coordination with suppliers.

With strong creative, leadership, and communication skills, I combine aesthetics with functionality to create spaces that reflect clients’ needs. I am fluent in Portuguese and proficient in English, Spanish, French, and Serbian, and I embrace continuous learning, easily adapting to new environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding results.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Serbian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Interior Designer at Moveis Piquete - Unissima
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Interior designer responsible for residential projects with involvement in space planning, 2D drawings, and 3D visualizations.
Interior Designer at Moveis Piquete - Unissima
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Continued interior design work in Portugal, contributing to project development and execution.
Interior Designer (COO) at Its Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Chief Operating Officer overseeing design operations, team coordination, and creative direction.
Interior Designer at Move is Piquete - Unissima
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Developed interior design projects, including detailed space planning, 2D drawings and 3D visualizations, and coordination with suppliers to ensure project alignment with client needs and aesthetic goals.
Interior Designer at Inter Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Executed interior design projects in Portugal, translating client briefs into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces; managed project phases from concept to completion.
Driver / Operator at AI-Infra Solutions
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Driver and operator responsible for data collection processes; operated vehicles and specialized equipment and maintained safety and readiness; coordinated across multiple hubs in five Dutch cities, ensuring efficient and accurate data collection.
Driver / Operator at AI-Infra Solutions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Driver/Operator involved in 2024 assignments; supported AI-Infra Solutions in operating vehicles and equipment; performed data collection tasks.

Education

Master in Product Design at Aveiro University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Postgraduate Diploma in Product Design at Aveiro University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Master in Product Design at Coimbra Education School (ESEC)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Master in Product Design at Aveiro University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Master in Product Design at Aveiro University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Master in Product Design
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Postgraduate Diploma in Product Design
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction