I’m Ana Silva, a multidisciplinary designer blending UX/UI expertise with visual design and illustration. I bring hands-on experience from freelance work, customer-facing support, and art restoration to craft intuitive digital experiences and visually compelling solutions. I collaborate across disciplines, adapt to fast-paced environments, and enjoy turning complex problems into simple, user-centered designs. I use Figma and AI-assisted workflows to deliver thoughtful, accessible products, and I’m pursuing opportunities in UX/UI Design, Product Design, or Visual Design.

Ana Silva

I’m Ana Silva, a multidisciplinary designer blending UX/UI expertise with visual design and illustration. I bring hands-on experience from freelance work, customer-facing support, and art restoration to craft intuitive digital experiences and visually compelling solutions. I collaborate across disciplines, adapt to fast-paced environments, and enjoy turning complex problems into simple, user-centered designs. I use Figma and AI-assisted workflows to deliver thoughtful, accessible products, and I’m pursuing opportunities in UX/UI Design, Product Design, or Visual Design.

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I’m Ana Silva, a multidisciplinary designer blending UX/UI expertise with visual design and illustration. I bring hands-on experience from freelance work, customer-facing support, and art restoration to craft intuitive digital experiences and visually compelling solutions.

I collaborate across disciplines, adapt to fast-paced environments, and enjoy turning complex problems into simple, user-centered designs. I use Figma and AI-assisted workflows to deliver thoughtful, accessible products, and I’m pursuing opportunities in UX/UI Design, Product Design, or Visual Design.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Customer Experience Specialist at Leading Global Technology Company (Confidential)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Resolved customer technical issues in a fast-paced support environment, identified recurring usability problems, and guided users through solutions while strengthening communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
Art Restoration & Conservation at Arquidiocese De Braga
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Restored artworks using precise techniques and structured processes, collaborated on projects requiring high attention to detail and quality control, and developed patience, accuracy, and analytical thinking.
Freelance Illustrator & Visual Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Delivered illustrations, book covers, posters, logos, and custom artwork, managed clients, timelines, revisions, and had worked across digital and traditional media.
Art Restorer & Conservation at Arquidiocese de Braga
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Restored artworks using precise techniques and structured processes. Collaborated on projects requiring high attention to detail and quality control. Developed patience, accuracy, and analytical thinking.

Education

Master's In Digital Design at Instituto Politécnico Do Cávado E Do Ave - Escola Superior De Design
January 1, 2024 - April 25, 2026
Postgraduate Diploma In Scientific Illustration at University of Porto
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree In Fine Arts - Painting at Faculty Of Fine Arts, University Of Porto
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
UX/UI Design Course at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Master’s in Digital Design at Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave – Escola Superior de Design
January 1, 2024 - May 7, 2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Scientific Illustration at University of Porto
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts - Painting at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

UX/UI Design Course
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

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