Hi! I'm Isabela Contursi Arisi, a Graphic Designer, Brand & Visual Designer (UX/UI) based in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. I have 5+ years of experience across brand design, visual design, and UX/UI, with the last 3 years focused on digital products and brand systems. I develop and evolve visual identities and cohesive brand systems, translating strategy into compelling visual assets. I pay close attention to typography, color, layout, and cohesive brand expression. I collaborate closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, visually consistent solutions aligned with brand positioning, including premium and user-centered experiences.

Isabela Contursi Arisi

Hi! I'm Isabela Contursi Arisi, a Graphic Designer, Brand & Visual Designer (UX/UI) based in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. I have 5+ years of experience across brand design, visual design, and UX/UI, with the last 3 years focused on digital products and brand systems. I develop and evolve visual identities and cohesive brand systems, translating strategy into compelling visual assets. I pay close attention to typography, color, layout, and cohesive brand expression. I collaborate closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, visually consistent solutions aligned with brand positioning, including premium and user-centered experiences.

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Hi! I’m Isabela Contursi Arisi, a Graphic Designer, Brand & Visual Designer (UX/UI) based in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. I have 5+ years of experience across brand design, visual design, and UX/UI, with the last 3 years focused on digital products and brand systems.

I develop and evolve visual identities and cohesive brand systems, translating strategy into compelling visual assets. I pay close attention to typography, color, layout, and cohesive brand expression. I collaborate closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, visually consistent solutions aligned with brand positioning, including premium and user-centered experiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at /STUDIOMDA
June 29, 2025 - March 9, 2026
Conducted flow analysis and developed strategies focused on user experience. Worked on environmental design projects emphasizing usability, developed products aligned with user-centered design principles, monitored implementation to ensure design consistency, and supported project management focusing on timelines and team alignment.
Product Design Intern at That Design Company
May 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Contributed to user experience projects in point-of-sale (POS) environments. Produced technical drawings for commercial architecture projects and developed visual and functional solutions for physical retail spaces.
Graphic Design Intern at Reweb
February 28, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Created layouts and interfaces for websites focusing on usability and visual identity. Developed wireframes and components for digital products. Produced mobile graphics and edited videos for campaigns and digital content.
Social Media Intern at MCS
March 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025
Participated in marketing and engagement strategy planning. Managed and monitored social media ad campaigns.
Designer at /STUDIOMDA
June 1, 2025 - August 11, 2025
Conducted flow analysis and developed user experience strategies. Worked on environmental design projects emphasizing usability and developed products adhering to user-centered design principles. Monitored implementation for design consistency and supported project management focusing on timelines and team coordination.
Product Design Intern at That Design Company
May 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Contributed to user experience projects in point-of-sale environments. Produced technical drawings for commercial architecture projects and developed visual and functional solutions for physical retail spaces.
Graphic Design Intern at Reweb
February 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Created layouts and interfaces for websites focusing on usability and visual identity. Developed wireframes and digital product components. Produced mobile graphics and edited videos for campaigns and digital content.
Social Media Intern at MCS
March 1, 2021 - August 11, 2025
Participated in marketing and engagement strategy planning. Managed and monitored social media ad campaigns.
Wayfinding, UX & Strategic Designer at Studio MDA
July 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026
Conducted qualitative, quantitative, and observational research (surveys, interviews, usability testing, and A/B testing); analyzed research data to generate actionable insights; developed user journeys, flows, and experience maps; created design alternatives, wireframes, and low-fidelity prototypes; produced reports and structured documentation; facilitated communication among teams, partners, managers, and clients; contributed to guidelines for usability, accessibility, and information clarity; supported cross-context system design across various projects.
Product Designer Intern (UX, Research & Information Design) at Studio MDA
May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Conducted observational research and Behavioral analysis; structured user flows, journeys, and cognitive maps; developed wireframes, prototypes, and supporting materials; produced documentation and UX reports; supported development of modular wayfinding systems; created technical detailing for production.
Graphic Design Intern at Rweb
February 28, 2021 - February 27, 2022
Created digital assets, layouts, and communication materials; developed low-fidelity prototypes for landing pages; produced various types of digital graphic materials.
Product Designer (Brand, Visual & UX/UI) at Studio MDA
July 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Developed and applied cohesive visual identities across 30+ projects in complex environments; created cohesive visual systems for digital and physical touchpoints; designed UI interfaces with a focus on visual quality, clarity, and user experience; defined typography, color palettes, iconography, and visual guidelines; produced digital assets and communication materials aligned with brand identity; ensured consistency across multiple brand touchpoints (web, physical, and communications); collaborated with stakeholders to align on brand direction and visual strategy; created documentation and brand guidelines for design consistency and scalability.
Product Designer Intern (Visual Design & Branding) at Studio MDA
May 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Supported the development of brand identities and visual systems; created layouts, UI components, and visual assets for digital platforms; applied visual design principles; developed motion graphics and presentation materials; contributed to creative direction and visual exploration processes.
Graphic Design Intern at Reweb
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Designed visual assets for websites, landing pages, and digital campaigns; developed UI layouts and interface elements; created social media content ensuring brand consistency.
Graphic Design Intern at MCS
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Created visual concepts and brand directions for retail and physical environments; produced layouts and visual assets aligned with brand identity; supported early-stage concept development and creative direction; produced digital and social media content.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate at Anhanguera Educacional
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor's Degree at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Postgraduate Certificate at Anhanguera Educacional
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Product Design at UFRGS - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Postgraduate Degree in UX & Digital Product at Anhanguera Education
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
MBA in Interaction Design at Anhanguera Education
January 1, 2025 - March 20, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Product Design at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Postgraduate Degree in UX & Digital Product Design at Anhanguera Educational
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Figma Prototyping – Udemy
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Bornancini Prize 2024 – Interior Design: Professional Category
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Design and Connections: Management – Apdesign
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Design Cycle – UFRGS
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Bornancini Prize 2022 – Product Design: Student Category
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Figma Prototyping
January 1, 2025 - August 11, 2025
Bornancini Prize 2024 – Interior Design: Professional Category
January 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025
Design and Connections: Management – Apdesign
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Design Cycle – UFRGS
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Bornancini Prize 2022 – Product Design: Student Category
January 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
SBID Brazil Information Design Exhibition (SB DI) - Brazilian Society of Information Design
January 1, 2025 - March 20, 2026
DNA Paris Design Awards – Honorable Mention: Colorful Project
January 1, 2025 - March 20, 2026
STUDIO MDA Brazil Design Award – Silver Signage System
January 1, 2024 - March 20, 2026
Submission Certificate - 2nd Brazilian Information Design Exhibition (SBDI)
January 1, 2025 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

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