I am a 26-year-old designer with a strong connection to materials and hands-on processes. Working with ceramics, wood, and metal allows me to explore form and function in a tangible way. Born in Switzerland and raised in Portugal, I completed my studies in Product and Industrial Design, which strengthened my sensitivity to materials and making. I find creative freedom in making and believe that each material offers its own potential for storytelling. My practice sits at the intersection of craft and design, with a focus on material exploration, prototyping, and documentation. I’m always learning through workshops and collaboration, and I value direct client communication and practical making.…

Inês Pereira Coutinho

I am a 26-year-old designer with a strong connection to materials and hands-on processes. Working with ceramics, wood, and metal allows me to explore form and function in a tangible way. Born in Switzerland and raised in Portugal, I completed my studies in Product and Industrial Design, which strengthened my sensitivity to materials and making. I find creative freedom in making and believe that each material offers its own potential for storytelling. My practice sits at the intersection of craft and design, with a focus on material exploration, prototyping, and documentation. I’m always learning through workshops and collaboration, and I value direct client communication and practical making.…

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I am a 26-year-old designer with a strong connection to materials and hands-on processes. Working with ceramics, wood, and metal allows me to explore form and function in a tangible way. Born in Switzerland and raised in Portugal, I completed my studies in Product and Industrial Design, which strengthened my sensitivity to materials and making.

I find creative freedom in making and believe that each material offers its own potential for storytelling. My practice sits at the intersection of craft and design, with a focus on material exploration, prototyping, and documentation. I’m always learning through workshops and collaboration, and I value direct client communication and practical making.

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Skills

Experience Level

Product Design
Expert
Photo
Expert
Flyer
Expert
3D Design
Expert
3D Model
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Poster
Expert
Postcard
Expert
Artwork
Intermediate
Web Design
Intermediate
Illustration
Intermediate
Magazine
Intermediate
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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Intern at MKS Studio Copenhagen
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Erasmus+ internship program focusing on product design, materials and hands-on prototyping.
Freelance Graphic Designer at VICARA / Beco do Forno
January 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Graphic design projects and client communication for small businesses.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Graphic design for small businesses (freelance).
Project Designer at RUN-EU (SAP) Projects
January 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Participated in RUN-EU SAP projects with Polytechnic of Leiria and international partners; contributed to Living Playground in Finland, Design ID+ in Portugal, Delivering on the Green Transition within the EU in Hungary; Living Playground in Portugal and related workshop activities including Natural Wood Workshop (lathe).
Participant at Glass Casting and Fusing Workshop
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Attended Glass Casting and Fusing Workshop.
Glass Blowing Workshop Participant at Marinha Grande
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Glass Blowing Workshop.
Serigraphy Workshop Participant at Serigraphy Workshop
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Serigraphy Workshop.
Participant at Desafio Roca - Product Design Challenge
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Participation in Desafio Roca - Product Design Challenge.
Sustainable Design Week Participant at UGREEN
January 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Participation in Sustainable Design Week – UGREEN.
Projects Assistant / Freelance Designer at VICARA / Beco do Forno; Poliempreende
January 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Projects with VICARA and Beco do Forno; graphic design for small businesses (freelance, 2019); Poliempreende program (2020).
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Graphic Design for Small Businesses (freelance).
Ceramic Studio Practitioner at Ceramics Studio
January 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Full-cycle ceramic production: mold making, slip casting, hand-finishing, glazing, kiln preparation; deepening knowledge in 3D design and prototyping according to studio process; led creative workshops; direct client communication; gained insight into artisanal and semi-industrial ceramic workflows.
Intern at MK Studio Copenhagen
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Erasmus+ internship program
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - September 9, 2019
Graphic design for small businesses; hands-on prototyping and material exploration in practice; collaborated with clients and maintained direct communication
Designer at VICARA | Beco do Forno
January 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Projects with VICARA | Beco do Forno (2020) including product design and visual communication; client-focused design development
Participant at Desafio Roca - Product Design Challenge
January 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Participation in product design challenge
Participant at UGREEN Sustainable Design Week
January 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Participation in Sustainable Design Week – UGREEN

Education

Bachelor in Industrial Design at Polytechnic University of Leiria - The School of Arts and Design
September 15, 2018 - June 20, 2021
Master Degree in Product Design at Polytechnic University of Leiria - The School of Arts and Design
September 15, 2021 - July 26, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
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