I'm Sofia Reis, a UX and product designer based in Porto, Portugal. I lead UX design, product ownership, and education-focused projects across startups and academic settings, always prioritizing user needs and practical outcomes. I enjoy conducting user research, prototyping, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible, engaging experiences. My work spans education resources, web technologies, and media design, with a track record of turning ideas into tangible results.

Inês Sofia Reis

I'm Sofia Reis, a UX and product designer based in Porto, Portugal. I lead UX design, product ownership, and education-focused projects across startups and academic settings, always prioritizing user needs and practical outcomes. I enjoy conducting user research, prototyping, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible, engaging experiences. My work spans education resources, web technologies, and media design, with a track record of turning ideas into tangible results.

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I’m Sofia Reis, a UX and product designer based in Porto, Portugal. I lead UX design, product ownership, and education-focused projects across startups and academic settings, always prioritizing user needs and practical outcomes.

I enjoy conducting user research, prototyping, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible, engaging experiences. My work spans education resources, web technologies, and media design, with a track record of turning ideas into tangible results.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Invited Professor at ESMAD - School of Media Arts and Design
September 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Invited professor at ESMAD, Porto. Led the Web Technologies course as main instructor (CTeSP) and was selected to replace senior faculty in Cognitive Ergonomics and Advanced Prototyping. Delivered talks as a TS IW conference speaker and converted a master's thesis into a scientific paper presented at two international conferences.
Innovation Manager at EVS Broadcast (formerly MOGT Technologies)
April 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led UX and documentation work that secured an EU-funded project. Applied UX research to improve usability and user satisfaction. Conducted competitive analysis to guide strategy and product direction.
Product Owner & UX Designer at Kendir Studio SA
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Led the design of 'Fib onacci & the Golden Ratio', winner of a national DGE award and adopted in Portuguese schools from 7th–9th grade. Conducted user research with 180+ students across 2 schools, improving product outcomes. Achieved the first grade of 2.0 in the internship history. Converted the project into a peer-reviewed scientific article.

Education

Master’s in Interactive Digital Media at ESMAD - School of Media Arts and Design
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Bachelor’s in Web Technologies and Information Systems at ESMAD - School of Media Arts and Design
October 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

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