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I help companies improve usability, conversion, and product clarity through senior UX/UI design, specializing in product, app, and web experiences. I work across brand, identity, and design systems to turn complex problems into simple, delightful experiences.
Based in West Malling, England, I run Mané Branco Design Ltd as a freelance consultant, collaborating with NHS partners, councils, and global brands to uncover user needs, craft clear product strategies, and ship polished interfaces. My approach blends user research, prototyping, testing, and close collaboration with product and development teams to drive real business impact.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Owner Director at Mané Branco Design Limited
January 1, 2000 - July 31, 2023Personal design company through which I undertake contract and freelance work. Specializes in Product, UX, UI, Apps, SAAS, Brand and Identity design. Engaged with NHS, UK Councils, Earthster, Watchfinder, and other organisations. From kickoff to discovery, market research, personas, IA, user journeys, wireframes, visual designs, prototyping, development (close collaboration with teams), testing, launching, and iterative maintenance; plus design system development.
Co-Founder & Director of UX & Brand at Earthster
November 2, 2020 - May 25, 2023Co-Founder & Shareholder Director of UX & Brand; led design strategy, branding and UX for a next-gen footprinting tool. Conducted workshops, user research, defined personas and journeys, built and maintained the Design System, and collaborated closely with product and development teams.
Senior UX & UI Designer - Contract - Remote at Bullhorn
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Designed four apps to improve recruitment and applicant management for medical institutions in the UK & USA. Created user journeys, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, prototypes and conducted user testing; maintained the Design System across products.
Senior UX & UI Designer - Contract - Remote at Aareon UK
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022Delivered UX and UI design iterations for QLYuneo platform, enabling full social housing management for Councils and major housing associations. Developed user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and design system components.
Freelance UX & UI Designer at Crysallis Skin Clinic
June 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Collaborated on a new e-shop to complement the clinic’s existing platform. Conducted competitor research and client workshops to inform UX decisions, delivering a conversion-focused design in collaboration with developers and an SEO expert.
UX, Branding & Graphic Designer - Freelancer at Watch Collecting
November 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021Created a standout brand and e-commerce experience that supported substantial growth; led UX and branding efforts for online sales strategy.
Head of Design & UX at Vitale Digital
November 1, 2018 - October 31, 2020Directed design strategy, team operations, branding, web development and marketing solutions for B2B/B2C clients; managed a design team and freelancers to deliver product and brand outcomes.
Senior UI Designer at Childrensalon
April 1, 2018 - October 30, 2018Led UI design for the site; contributed to UX decisions and product visuals during a growth phase.
UX/UI Designer at Watchfinder & Co.
May 13, 2013 - March 31, 2018Established and led the UX/UI team; delivered a new profitable version of the website; drove user-centred design, testing, and a strong design system.
Graphic Designer at University for the Creative Arts
August 11, 2010 - May 12, 2013Graphic Designer in contract role; contributed to magazine and catalog projects while studying.
Graphic Designer at H2O Publishing
February 1, 2012 - May 12, 2013Contract design work in-house for publishing projects.
Graphic Designer at Ink Global
December 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012In-house graphic design contract work; contributed to publishing projects.
Graphic Designer at ST Ltd - Toni&Guy Magazine
September 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011Freelance graphic designer in-house for magazine publication.
Graphic Designer - Internship at Baseline Magazine & HDR Publishing Ltd.
November 1, 2009 - August 30, 2010Internship contributing to Baseline Magazine and related projects.
Education
MA Graphic Design at University for the Creative Arts
September 5, 2009 - May 19, 2011BA Sound & Image at Escola das Artes - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
September 4, 2006 - July 30, 2009Civil Engineering at Universidade Engenharia de Coimbra
September 4, 2000 - July 30, 2006Civil Engineering at Instituto de Engenharia Civil de Coimbra
September 4, 2000 - July 30, 2002Secondary Education at Escola Secundária Avelar Brotero
September 1, 1995 - June 30, 2000Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Retail, Professional Services
Experience Level
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