Hi, I'm Nuno Mendes, a UX/UI Designer based in Portugal, specializing in creating intuitive and user-centered designs. My passion is solving complex design problems that make a real impact in the digital space.

Nuno Mendes

Hi, I'm Nuno Mendes, a UX/UI Designer based in Portugal, specializing in creating intuitive and user-centered designs. My passion is solving complex design problems that make a real impact in the digital space.

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Hi, I’m Nuno Mendes, a UX/UI Designer based in Portugal, specializing in creating intuitive and user-centered designs.

My passion is solving complex design problems that make a real impact in the digital space.

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Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Website AI Developer at Freelancer
May 1, 2026 - Present
Worked at the intersection of design and development, translating visual concepts into functional websites. Used AI-assisted tools like Claude to speed up implementation, translating layouts, components, responsive behavior, and visual details into clean front-end solutions. Managed projects with Git and deployed websites through Vercel, creating a modern end-to-end workflow from design handoff to live product.
UX/UI Designer at Capgemini
March 2, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Designed a platform to assess and improve accessibility on public websites, defining personas, mapping journeys, and producing wireframes and prototypes. Collaborated closely with developers and PMs to ensure UX consistency, and led UI/UX design and implementation of new screens for contract management. Developed user flows to manage flagged contract terminations for the Central Bank of Portugal and ensured alignment with regulatory requirements across cross-functional teams.
UX/UI Designer at Capgemini
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Designed a platform to assess and improve accessibility in public websites. Defined personas, mapped user journeys, and created wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes. Led UI/UX design and implementation of new screens for contract management; developed flows for flagged terminations for the Central Bank of Portugal; collaborated with developers and PMs to ensure UX consistency with regulatory requirements.
UX/UI Designer at Freelancer
March 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Led end-to-end UX/UI design for multiple clients as a freelancer. Projects included Local Vibe (mobile-first community discovery platform focusing on emotional connection and authenticity), Bandida do Pomar (mobile app for a cider brand emphasizing storytelling and brand immersion), MNAA (National Museum of Ancient Art) (accessibility-focused redesign with colorblind-friendly visual language in collaboration with ColorADD), and Continente SIGA (new feature to support dietary restrictions with real-time feedback, accessibility checks, and responsive layouts).
UX/UI Designer at Freelancer
March 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end UX projects for diverse clients, focusing on mobile-first experiences and accessible design. Built design systems from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes, and refined typography, microcopy, and subtle animations to reinforce tone. Created mood-based discovery interfaces for Local Vibe, redesigned Bandida do Pomar’s app with a storytelling tilt navigation, and delivered accessibility improvements for MNAA in partnership with ColorADD. Also contributed to Continente SIGA by defining accessible flows and real-time feedback when scanning products, ensuring responsive layouts and usability testing across devices.
Full Stack Developer at Capgemini
December 2, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Developed and maintained internal banking platforms, designing modern UIs while complying with banking regulations. Contributed to modernizing legacy systems by migrating services from SOA to REST APIs. Built frontend components with React and Ruby on Rails, delivering consistent UI and improved developer productivity. Completed Capgemini Java/.NET Academy Program with Microsoft certifications.
Full Stack Developer (Frontend Focus) at Capgemini
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Developed and maintained internal platforms for major clients in the banking sector (Santander, Banco Nacional de Angola, Banco Fomento Angola). Designed and implemented new user interfaces while ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Contributed to modernization of legacy systems, transitioning services from SOA to REST APIs. Built and maintained frontend components with React and Ruby on Rails; completed Capgemini Java/.NET Academy Program with Microsoft certifications.
UX/UI Designer at Capgemini
June 2, 2024 - March 2, 2025
Designed a platform to assess and improve accessibility in public websites. Defined personas, mapped user journeys, and created wireframes and final prototypes. Led UI/UX design and implementation of new user screens for contract management. Developed flows and features to manage flagged contract terminations for the Central Bank of Portugal. Worked with cross-functional teams to align UX with regulatory requirements. Projects included Local Vibe, Bandida do Pomar, MNAA accessibility redesign, and Continente SIGA.
Fullstack Developer at Capgemini
September 1, 2022 - December 2, 2024
Developed and maintained internal platforms for major clients in the banking sector (Santander, Banco Nacional de Angola, Banco Fomento Angola). Designed and implemented new UIs while ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Modernized legacy systems, transitioning services from SOA to REST APIs. Built and maintained frontend components with React and Ruby on Rails, ensuring UI consistency. Completed Capgemini Java/.Net Academy Program with Microsoft certifications.

Education

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) at Scrum.org
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Professional Training in UX/UI Design at EDIT. - Disruptive Digital Education
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Certification in UX/UI Design at SIGO
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Professional Web Development at QualiCad
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
BSc in Computer Engineering at ISC TE, Portugal
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
BSc in Computer Engineering at ISC TEC, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Professional Web Development at QualiCad
January 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Certification in UX/UI Design at SIGO
January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Professional Training in UX/UI Design at EDIT. - Disruptive Digital Education
January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
BSc in Computer Engineering at ISC TE, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Qualifications

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Professional Training in UX/UI Design
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Certification in UX/UI Design
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Professional Web Development
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Certification in UX/UI Design (EDIT. - Disruptive Digital Education)
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Professional Web Development (QualiCad)
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services