I am a 31 years old mother from Viana do Castelo, Portugal with a passion for design and illustration. I started my design career in 2014, cofounding the junior company FBAUP Design Inc. The experience gave me a great bridge between academic learning and professional work, including team management and direct client interaction. I am organized, punctual, and enjoy exploring various aspects of Communication Design, particularly Product Design, Branding, and Illustration. Working with diverse personalities and interdisciplinary teams has enriched my professional journey. Throughout my career, I have taken roles in UX/UI design, marketing management, and communication design, managing teams and leading projects that improved branding, digital presence, and customer engagement. I strive to exceed limits and bring creativity and practicality to every project I manage.

Joana Barros

I am a 31 years old mother from Viana do Castelo, Portugal with a passion for design and illustration. I started my design career in 2014, cofounding the junior company FBAUP Design Inc. The experience gave me a great bridge between academic learning and professional work, including team management and direct client interaction. I am organized, punctual, and enjoy exploring various aspects of Communication Design, particularly Product Design, Branding, and Illustration. Working with diverse personalities and interdisciplinary teams has enriched my professional journey. Throughout my career, I have taken roles in UX/UI design, marketing management, and communication design, managing teams and leading projects that improved branding, digital presence, and customer engagement. I strive to exceed limits and bring creativity and practicality to every project I manage.

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I am a 31 years old mother from Viana do Castelo, Portugal with a passion for design and illustration. I started my design career in 2014, cofounding the junior company FBAUP Design Inc. The experience gave me a great bridge between academic learning and professional work, including team management and direct client interaction. I am organized, punctual, and enjoy exploring various aspects of Communication Design, particularly Product Design, Branding, and Illustration. Working with diverse personalities and interdisciplinary teams has enriched my professional journey.

Throughout my career, I have taken roles in UX/UI design, marketing management, and communication design, managing teams and leading projects that improved branding, digital presence, and customer engagement. I strive to exceed limits and bring creativity and practicality to every project I manage.

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Language

English
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Portuguese
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Work Experience

Communication Designer at Espaçus
August 1, 2021 - Present
Responsible for the Communication and Marketing department. Helped restructure the company by redesigning identities and websites for multiple brands. Created identity, brochures, and digital/offline communication materials for properties. Managed social media, branding materials, catalogues, presentations, fairs presence, photography, and sales support material.
Marketing Manager at Transneiva
June 30, 2021 - July 30, 2025
Managed social network presence for 7 companies within the Idis Group. Filmed and photographed packages, products, and services. Led updating and improving catalogues, packaging, B2B customer contact, and merchandising initiatives.
UX/UI Designer at VK - Virtual Innovations
March 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025
Managed the design department and marketing team to elevate the company’s internal vision of being global and a reference in its industries.
Junior Graphic Designer at Celeuma - Creative Agency
September 30, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Completed a professional internship followed by joining the design team where I developed a variety of projects for national and international clients.
Freelancer Designer
June 30, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Did freelance design work alongside my degree and later for the company LIPOR, including production of identity and signature for projects, adapting designs for various applications, and developing graphic norms manuals.
Cofounder at FBAUP Design Inc.
June 30, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Cofounded the junior company FBAUP Design Inc., acted as graphic designer and managed teams and projects.

Education

Degree in Communication Design (Level A/B) at Porto’s University - Faculty of Fine Arts
September 1, 2012 - July 31, 2016

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services