I’m a UX/UI designer based in Lisbon, with a background in film and broadcast. I focus on turning complex ideas into clear, human-centered digital experiences — blending research, storytelling, and design systems to create products that feel intuitive and meaningful.

Gabriela Bonfanti

I’m a UX/UI designer based in Lisbon, with a background in film and broadcast. I focus on turning complex ideas into clear, human-centered digital experiences — blending research, storytelling, and design systems to create products that feel intuitive and meaningful.

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I’m a UX/UI designer based in Lisbon, with a background in film and broadcast. I focus on turning complex ideas into clear, human-centered digital experiences — blending research, storytelling, and design systems to create products that feel intuitive and meaningful.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

UX Designer at Pets & Vets
May 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Redesigned homepage and booking flow to boost retention with direct booking, improved onboarding, and clearer value messaging. Simplified content and navigation by reworking the 'How It Works' section and reorganizing service categories. Improved trust and usability via updated testimonials and visual hierarchy. Led user research and testing with 8 pet owners, resulting in a +45% return in intent and 35% drop in booking friction.
UX Designer at Stressica
April 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Designed MVP for a mobile stress-track app focused on emotional awareness and personalization for women. Created calming, modular UI with reusable components (cards, sliders, progress rings) in Figma. Led user research and usability testing, with iterations improving perceived usefulness by 60%.
UX/UI Designer at Reconvexa
March 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Designed a responsive UI system to translate a word-of-mouth artisanal brand into a credible and cohesive digital experience. Created clean layouts and visual hierarchy for key pages (homepage, booking, onboarding), emphasizing warmth, clarity, and trust. Collaborated on UX research to inform structure, but focused on delivering high-fidelity UI aligned with brand values.

Education

Design Bootcamp at Ironhack
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
MA at Plymouth University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
BA in Radio and Television at FAAP
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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