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Hi, I'm Nicolás Dacal, a brand and UX/UI designer based between Madrid and Berlin. I have a strong background in branding studios where I create visual solutions that effectively connect with client needs. My passion lies in blending strategy with creativity to develop designs that are not only engaging but also user-centered and impactful. I’m a team player who values creative responsibility and communication. I’m always curious and eager to learn more, striving to solve problems through thoughtful and effective design solutions.…Hi, I'm Nicolás Dacal, a brand and UX/UI designer based between Madrid and Berlin. I have a strong background in branding studios where I create visual solutions that effectively connect with client needs. My passion lies in blending strategy with creativity to develop designs that are not only engaging but also user-centered and impactful. I’m a team player who values creative responsibility and communication. I’m always curious and eager to learn more, striving to solve problems through thoughtful and effective design solutions.

Nicolás Dacal

UI Designer, 2D Animator, Art Director, +6

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Hi, I'm Nicolás Dacal, a brand and UX/UI designer based between Madrid and Berlin. I have a strong background in branding studios where I create visual solutions that effectively connect with client needs. My passion lies in blending strategy with creativity to develop designs that are not only engaging but also user-centered and impactful. I’m a team player who values creative responsibility and communication. I’m always curious and eager to learn more, striving to solve problems through thoughtful and effective design solutions.…Hi, I'm Nicolás Dacal, a brand and UX/UI designer based between Madrid and Berlin. I have a strong background in branding studios where I create visual solutions that effectively connect with client needs. My passion lies in blending strategy with creativity to develop designs that are not only engaging but also user-centered and impactful. I’m a team player who values creative responsibility and communication. I’m always curious and eager to learn more, striving to solve problems through thoughtful and effective design solutions.

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Hi, I’m Nicolás Dacal, a brand and UX/UI designer based between Madrid and Berlin. I have a strong background in branding studios where I create visual solutions that effectively connect with client needs. My passion lies in blending strategy with creativity to develop designs that are not only engaging but also user-centered and impactful.

I’m a team player who values creative responsibility and communication. I’m always curious and eager to learn more, striving to solve problems through thoughtful and effective design solutions.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Sr Brand Designer at Volta Studio – Porto (Remote)

June 1, 2025 - June 22, 2024

Concept of design systems, packaging design, brand design & UX/UI support, pitch deck design. Executed milestone-based projects with smooth integration into new teams and workflows. Worked with clients such as AL CAPONE USA.

Freelance Sr Brand Designer at Hotel Comenius - Berlin / Dresden

October 1, 2024 - June 22, 2024

Developed brand personality and creative ideas, managed online and offline communication for clients including Hotel Comenius and Hotel Friedrichstadt.

Mid/Senior Brand Designer at Whybrand – Berlin

March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024

Led brand personality creation and design system concepts. Designed pitch decks, maintained digital brand portals, and created logos and corporate design. Supported brand spaces such as trade fairs, utilizing AI tools and prompt typing. Clients included Arcelor Mittal, Linde MH, Wöhner, Schaltbau, Bartec, KPG Rotation Systems.

Mid Brand Designer (E-commerce) at Private Pier Industry – Berlin

March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023

Handled B2B and B2C online and offline brand design, developed design systems, created pitch decks and trade fair brand materials, and employed AI tools and prompt typing. Clients included Grace O’Malley, Irish Pure, Lemanja.

Trainee / Jr Brand Designer at KNOM Design – Madrid

February 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Focused on dynamic branding and motion graphics with high-level use of Adobe packages. Assisted in pitch deck design for clients including Civitas Pacensis, Museo Reina Sofía, Ayto Madrid.

Freelance Sr Brand Designer at Volta Studio – Porto (Remote)

June 1, 2025 - December 9, 2025

Concept creation for design systems, packaging design, brand design, and UX/UI support. Responsible for pitch deck design, milestone-based project execution, and smooth integration into new teams and workflows. Client work includes AL CAPONE USA.

Freelance Sr Brand Designer at Hotel Comenius – Berlin / Dresden

October 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Developed brand personality and creative ideas for online and offline communication. Clients included Hotel Comenius and Hotel Friedrichstadt.

Mid/Senior Brand Designer at Whybrand – Berlin

March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024

Created brand personality and creative ideas, designed concepts for design systems, pitch decks, and logos. Used AI tools and maintained digital brand portals. Worked on brand spaces such as trade fairs for clients including ARCELOR MITTAL, LINDE MH, WÖHNER, SCHALTBAU, BARTEC, and KPG ROTATION SYSTEMS.

Mid Brand Designer (E-Commerce) at Private Pier Industry – Berlin

March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023

Handled B2B and B2C online and offline brand design, utilized AI tools, designed pitch decks, and created brand materials for trade fairs. Clients included GRACE O´MALLEY, IRISH PURE, and LEMANJA.

Trainee / Jr Brand Designer at KNOM Design – Madrid

February 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Focused on dynamic branding and motion graphics with high-level usage of Adobe Package. Designed pitch decks for clients such as CIVITAS PACENSIS, MUSEO REINA SOFÍA, and AYTO MADRID.