I am a UX/UI designer with training in interface design, prototyping, and design thinking. I have experience in UI design, user experience research, accessibility, and wireframing. I have also worked in branding, social media, and multimedia content creation, developing essential skills for the field. Currently I focus on creating intuitive and effective visual solutions for digital platforms.

Rui Silva

I am a UX/UI designer with training in interface design, prototyping, and design thinking. I have experience in UI design, user experience research, accessibility, and wireframing. I have also worked in branding, social media, and multimedia content creation, developing essential skills for the field. Currently I focus on creating intuitive and effective visual solutions for digital platforms.

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I am a UX/UI designer with training in interface design, prototyping, and design thinking. I have experience in UI design, user experience research, accessibility, and wireframing.

I have also worked in branding, social media, and multimedia content creation, developing essential skills for the field. Currently I focus on creating intuitive and effective visual solutions for digital platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer & Social Media Manager at Freelance / Personal Client Projects
May 20, 2024 - Present
Developed visual content and social media strategies to increase digital presence; edited videos for Instagram and TikTok; analyzed metrics and optimized digital strategies, resulting in a 10,000-follower increase and reach over 700,000 users. Applied UX writing and visuals to storytelling to improve audience engagement.
UI/UX Designer at Café com Urso (Porto, Portugal)
May 20, 2024 - Present
Developed visual content and social media strategies to increase a digital presence; edited videos for Instagram and TikTok to boost audience growth; analyzed metrics and optimized digital strategies, resulting in a notable follower increase and broad post reach; applied UX writing and visuals to storytelling to improve audience engagement; created a cohesive visual identity and optimized the user experience; redesigned content based on responsive design concepts aligned with the project's visual identity.
UX/UI Designer at Reverllog
February 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Full UX/UI audit of the existing website identifying issues in clarity, information hierarchy, and conversion; strategic redesign proposition (V2) focused on immediate value proposition communication and CTA-driven experience; wireframes and mockups (low/mid fidelity) for homepage and inner pages; prioritized, actionable recommendations tailored to an early-stage startup with a controlled budget; visual and strategic alignment with B2B industrial positioning and sustainability.
Social Media & Video Editing at Freelance Client
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Developed visual content and social media strategies to increase digital presence; edited videos for Instagram and TikTok, creating materials that boosted audience growth; analyzed metrics and optimized digital strategies, resulting in a 30,000 follower increase and posts reaching over 700,000 users; applied UX writing and visual storytelling to improve audience engagement.
Store Operator & Section Manager at Lidl
July 1, 2017 - March 1, 2024
Progressed from operator to section manager, handling daily operations, stock and team coordination. Portfolio UX/UI Projects: QueerHealth (mobile application designed to provide health information specific to the LGBTQIA+ community); Não Invisível App Redesign (content centralization and accessible episode interface); Flourish Shop (e-commerce platform for selling flowers and decorative items).

Education

UI/UX Design Course at The Starter
May 20, 2024 - November 16, 2025
UI/UX Design Course at The Starter
May 20, 2024 - December 17, 2025
UI/UX Design Course at The Starter
May 20, 2024 - January 25, 2026
UI/UX Design Course at The Starter
May 20, 2024 - January 25, 2026
UI/UX Design Course at The Starter
May 20, 2024 - January 25, 2026
UI/UX Design Course at The Starter
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Qualifications

UI/UX Design Course
May 20, 2024 - December 17, 2025
Digital Content Production, Digital Marketing, and Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

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