With over 4 years of expertise in the fields of Design, Art, Industrial Materializations and AI Studies, I create designs built on fearless thinking. As a Master Product Designer with specializations in UX/UI Design, I’m eager to bring creativity and fast problem-solving skills to innovative, forward-thinking projects and teams.

Catarina Miranda Thun

With over 4 years of expertise in the fields of Design, Art, Industrial Materializations and AI Studies, I create designs built on fearless thinking. As a Master Product Designer with specializations in UX/UI Design, I’m eager to bring creativity and fast problem-solving skills to innovative, forward-thinking projects and teams.

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With over 4 years of expertise in the fields of Design, Art, Industrial Materializations and AI Studies, I create designs built on fearless thinking.

As a Master Product Designer with specializations in UX/UI Design, I’m eager to bring creativity and fast problem-solving skills to innovative, forward-thinking projects and teams.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Designer Intern at Atelier Olga Noronha, Lda.
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Supported design development and production for luxury jewelry and art installations; assisted with packaging, digital content updates, and brand engagement; managed social media and website content; contributed to exhibitions including 2 Lisbon Fashion Weeks (SS24; FW24).
Research Fellow (Master's Thesis) – Biofiligree Project at Biofiligree Project
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Collaborated with engineers, designers, industry and medical professionals to prototype filiage patterns for a new biomaterial jewelry product; contributed to interdisciplinary research and design development.
Creative Designer at Atelier Olga Noronha, LDA
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Creative development of luxury jewelry and tableware; art installations and collections, demonstrating inventive design thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Strengthened brand engagement through packaging design and digital content updates, boosting customer interaction with products. Managed social media and on-site client visits, coordinating orders and supporting marketing efforts. Contributed to brand promotion and events, including the concept design and visual presentations for 2 Lisbon Fashion Weeks (SS 2024; FW 2024) and collaborations with TEDx, Fundação de Serra Leve s, Sotheby's and V&A London Museum.
Research Fellow at Biofiligree Project, ESAD College of Art and Design
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers, designers, industry and medical professionals to create 100+ prototype patterns for a new biomedical jewelry product. Contributed to project dissemination on national and international scales, including publications, public presentations, conferences and exhibitions.
Creative Designer at Atelier Olga Noronha, LDA
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Creative Development: Designed and developed multiple pieces of luxury jewelry and tableware, installations and collections, showcasing innovative design thinking and a meticulous attention to detail. Brand Engagement: supported branding through packaging design and digital content updates, enhancing reliable customer engagement with the products. Marketing & Selling: responsible for social media and official website management, promoting new collections and luxury products. Managed client site visits and selling orders. Participation in events and exhibitions, including Lisbon Fashion Weeks collections (SS 2024; FW 2024) and designed visual presentations for brand promotion.
Research Fellow at BioFiligree Project – ESAD Matosinhos
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers, designers, industry partners and medical professionals to create 100+ prototypes of filigree patterns for a biomedical jewelry product. Contributed to project dissemination on national and international scales through publications, public presentations, congresses and exhibitions.
Research Fellow at BioFiligree Project
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Interdisciplinary collaboration to prototype filigree patterns for a biomimetic jewelry product; contributed to prototyping (100+ patterns) and dissemination.

Education

Master's Degree in Product Design at ESAD Matosinhos
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Product Design at ESAD Matosinhos
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
UX Design Specialization Course at The Starter
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Master's Degree in Product Design at ESAD Matosinhos (Esad College of Art and Design)
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Product Design at ESAD Matosinhos (Esad College of Art and Design)
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
UX Design Specialization Course at The Starter
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design at ESAD Matosinhos
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
Master’s Degree in Product Design at ESAD Matosinhos
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
UX/UI Design Specialization Course at The Starter
May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
UX/UI Design Specialization Course at The Starter
September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Certificates (Appendix 1-4) at ESAD Matosinhos
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Product Design at ESAD Matosinhos
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
Master's Degree in Art and Design at ESAD Matosinhos
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023

Qualifications

Glassberries Contest – Semi-Finalist
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Municipal 1st Value Board Award
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Biofiligree Research Grant
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Municipal 1st Value Board Award
January 1, 2023 - November 21, 2025
Glassberries Contest Semi-Finalist
January 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Biofiligree Research Grant
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
UX/UI Design Specialization — The Starter
May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
UX/UI Design Specialization — The Starter
September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Appendix Certificates (ESAD Matosinhos)
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods
    paper Biofiligree

    Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Worked alongside engineers, designers, the industry and medical professionals to create 100+ prototypes of filigree patterns for a new product development of Biomedical Jewellery.
    Project Promotions: Contributed to the project dissemination on a national and international scale, being an active part of publications, public presentations, congresses and exhibitions.
    Branding & Social Media: Designed the official logotype and social media content, managing posts, designs, editing, and filming to support marketing engagement.