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Hi, I’m Miguel Couto Silva, a Senior Product & UX/UI Designer with 6+ years of experience designing and delivering digital products for mobile and web platforms. I thrive on leading multidisciplinary teams, defining design systems, and embedding user-centered thinking across organizations.
I enjoy collaborating with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to align user needs with business goals, and I’m passionate about bridging technology, content, and human experience through thoughtful, outcomes-driven design.
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Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
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Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Digital Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - November 27, 2025Web design consultancy, planning and managing content for social networks; capturing and editing more than 20 videos and 300 photos for events using professional cameras and Adobe tools; branding development including creating and redesigning logos; consulting on social media management; pro bono branding and social media classes.
UX/UI Trainer at IEFP Portugal
January 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025Led training in UX/UI design, prototyping, and user-centered methodologies for multidisciplinary teams; mentored students in applying research-driven design processes from concept to high-fidelity prototype; promoted design thinking and outcome-focused design in educational projects.
UX/UI Designer at Bosch Portugal
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Defined improvements to design systems, enhancing team efficiency and design consistency; collaborated with product managers and engineers in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality solutions; conducted usability testing and translated insights into actionable design decisions.
Digital Media Team Lead at European Solidarity Corps
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Coordinated social project on youth education and empowerment; managed a 10-person team and developed campaigns and workshops; produced and taught basic visual communication and online presence.
Product Designer at LaSalle Sports OUT
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019Designed and developed product concepts, improving cost-efficiency and expanding product range by 40%; conducted user testing and translated feedback into improved product features and usability; collaborated with engineering and production teams from ideation through launch.
Freelance Digital Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - November 27, 2025Web design consultancy rated 4.5/5; Planning and managing content for social networks; Capturing and editing more than 20 videos and 300 photos for events; Branding development including creating and redesigning logos; Consulting on social media management; Pro bono branding classes.
Product Designer at LaSalle Sports
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019Designed and developed product concepts, improving cost-efficiency and expanding product range by 40%. Conducted user testing and translated feedback into improved product features and usability.
Education
Degree in Product Design and Technology at Universidade de Aveiro
October 20, 2013 - February 10, 2019Experience in various projects, from the technical side to the aesthetic, both individually and in groups.
UX UI Design at EDIT - Disruptive Education
March 10, 2020 - July 29, 2020Intensive evening course with 200 hours of practice and 2 completed projects with real clients.
Certification in Pedagogical Skills at ENA, Porto
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024React Programming Course at IEFP
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023UX/UI Design Course at EDIT - Disruptive Digital Education
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Product Design and Technology at ESA N, University of Aveiro
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019European Exchange “Leaving for a Better Life” Erasmus+ program at Slovenia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Certification in Pedagogical Skills at ENA, Porto
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024React Programming Course at IEFP
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023UX UI Design (EDIT - Disruptive Digital Education) at EDIT - Disruptive Digital Education
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Product Design and Technology at ESA N, University of Aveiro
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019European Exchange Erasmus+ program at University of Aveiro (Slovenia program)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
UX UI Design
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022Collaboration on multidisciplinary projects, participating in the creation of wireframes, user flows and prototypes.
Proposals for improvements to the design system, resulting in significant increases in productivity.
Creation of more than 20 animations for mobile and web applications.
Digital Media Team Lead
November 16, 2020 - June 30, 2021Development and coordination of social projects focusing on youth.
Management of teams of 10 people and coordination of monthly activities.
Designer for Manufactoring
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020Product Designer
October 10, 2017 - March 10, 20193D modeling and design of plastic injection products, resulting in cost savings of 30% and expansion of the product line by 40%.
Digital Designer
August 1, 2020 - November 5, 2029Web design consultancy rated 4.5/5.
Planning and managing content for social networks.
Capturing and editing more than 20 videos and 300 photos for events using tools such as Sony Alpha, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Branding development, including creating and redesigning logos and consulting on social media management.
Pro bono classes on branding and social media.
Certification in Pedagogical Skills
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024React Programming Course
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023UX/UI Design Course
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Pedagogical Skills Certification
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024React Programming Course
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023UX UI Design Course (EDIT)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Product Design and Technology
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019European Exchange Erasmus+ program
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing
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