Hi, I’m Rui Chaves, a UX & UI designer and graphic designer based in Portugal. I’m passionate about turning complex problems into clear, human-centered digital experiences and collaborating with product teams to ship thoughtful solutions. I’ve led the full UX/UI lifecycle from research and ideation to high-fidelity prototypes and polished front-end assets. I also create multimedia content and marketing visuals that engage audiences and communicate ideas effectively.

Rui Chaves

Hi, I’m Rui Chaves, a UX & UI designer and graphic designer based in Portugal. I’m passionate about turning complex problems into clear, human-centered digital experiences and collaborating with product teams to ship thoughtful solutions. I’ve led the full UX/UI lifecycle from research and ideation to high-fidelity prototypes and polished front-end assets. I also create multimedia content and marketing visuals that engage audiences and communicate ideas effectively.

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Hi, I’m Rui Chaves, a UX & UI designer and graphic designer based in Portugal. I’m passionate about turning complex problems into clear, human-centered digital experiences and collaborating with product teams to ship thoughtful solutions.

I’ve led the full UX/UI lifecycle from research and ideation to high-fidelity prototypes and polished front-end assets. I also create multimedia content and marketing visuals that engage audiences and communicate ideas effectively.

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Language

English
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Portuguese
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Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at INOVA + Graphic Design
January 1, 2019 - Present
Design of interfaces for websites, applications and platforms optimized for desktop, tablet and mobile devices. Responsible for the full UX and UI process: user research, flow definition, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, and hand-off to development. Created visual materials for campaigns and edited multimedia content. Experienced in motion graphics, visual storytelling, WordPress, and front-end development.
UX/UI Designer
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Design of interfaces for websites, applications, and platforms optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
UX/UI Designer
January 1, 2019 - Present
Responsible for the full UX and UI process: user research, flow definitions, wireframes, prototyping, usability testing, and hand-off to development. Created visual materials for campaigns and edited multimedia content. Experience in motion graphics, WordPress, and front-end development.
UX/UI Designer at Inova+
December 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Designed responsive web and mobile interfaces optimized for all devices. Managed the full UX/UI life cycle from user research to high-fidelity prototypes. Partnered with developers to ensure accurate implementation and smooth handoffs. Conducted usability testing to validate design decisions and enhance user satisfaction. Created multimedia content and visual concepts for marketing campaigns. Produced motion graphics and visual storytelling to drive engagement. Managed WordPress content and front-end development.
UX & UI Designer at INOVA+
December 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Designed responsive web and mobile interfaces; managed the full UX/UI lifecycle from user research to high-fidelity prototypes; collaborated with developers to ensure accurate implementation; conducted usability testing; produced multimedia content and visuals for marketing campaigns; contributed to WordPress content management and front-end development.
Graphic Designer at INOVA+
December 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Created branding materials and marketing visuals; supported content strategy and campaign design; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency across digital touchpoints.

Education

Master in UX & UI Design at INOVA + Graphic Design
January 1, 2019 - January 10, 2026
Master in UX & UI Design at Inova + Graphic Design Systems
January 1, 2019 - January 10, 2026

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Industry Experience

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