I am Helena Mota, a passionate designer based in Porto, Portugal, with experience since 2017. Throughout my career, I’ve often worked as the sole designer, which challenged me to be resourceful, fast at solving problems, and collaborative with developers and project managers. My expertise covers design concepts, branding, and creating prototypes for web, tablet, and mobile platforms — always aiming to merge functionality with aesthetics. Beyond design, I channel my creativity into managing @thebookoclock, an Instagram account where I combine content creation with my passion for books. To strengthen this work, I’ve completed courses in content creation and social media management, expanding my toolkit to communicate ideas not only through design but also through storytelling. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Helena Mota

I am Helena Mota, a passionate designer based in Porto, Portugal, with experience since 2017. Throughout my career, I’ve often worked as the sole designer, which challenged me to be resourceful, fast at solving problems, and collaborative with developers and project managers. My expertise covers design concepts, branding, and creating prototypes for web, tablet, and mobile platforms — always aiming to merge functionality with aesthetics. Beyond design, I channel my creativity into managing @thebookoclock, an Instagram account where I combine content creation with my passion for books. To strengthen this work, I’ve completed courses in content creation and social media management, expanding my toolkit to communicate ideas not only through design but also through storytelling. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am Helena Mota, a passionate designer based in Porto, Portugal, with experience since 2017.
Throughout my career, I’ve often worked as the sole designer, which challenged me to be resourceful, fast at solving problems, and collaborative with developers and project managers. My expertise covers design concepts, branding, and creating prototypes for web, tablet, and mobile platforms — always aiming to merge functionality with aesthetics.

Beyond design, I channel my creativity into managing @thebookoclock, an Instagram account where I combine content creation with my passion for books. To strengthen this work, I’ve completed courses in content creation and social media management, expanding my toolkit to communicate ideas not only through design but also through storytelling.

Portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer at IS4Health Startup
April 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for Medsounds, a teaching app about auscultation. Led the design work from concept and branding to web, tablet, and mobile prototypes. Worked on all phases of design to deliver a comprehensive UX/UI experience aligned with the startup's goals.
Product Designer at Codigree
October 31, 2019 - September 1, 2025
As the only designer, worked closely with developers and project managers across multiple projects, mostly consisting of gambling websites and apps. Responsibilities included handling and prioritizing large amounts of data and tables throughout the design phases.
Illustrator - Single Project at Helder Olivier Atelier
November 30, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Created vectorial illustration of toys.

Education

Bachelor at Design of Communication - FBAUP
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

User Research Methods and Best Practices - IDF
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
The Power of Instagram - Clublife Design
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Social Media Strategy Course - EDIT
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Gaming, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment