About me
Hello! I'm Sara Peixoto, a Digital Designer specialized in UX/UI Design, who creates useful and intuitive experiences for people
My goal is to create design solutions that combine accessibility, aesthetics and functionality, providing fluid, engaging user experiences focused on their real needs.
I strive to achieve a balance between design and usability, with rigorous attention to detail, in order to develop intuitive, efficient and visually appealing interfaces.
I believe that continuous learning is the key to sucess, and I'm always looking for new challenges to keep me motivated and engaged.
Education
Education
Master's Degree in Digital Design
2022 - 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Note: 18
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
2019 - 2022
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Note: 16
Certifications
Certifications
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Oct 2024
Coursera, Google
RUN-EU Short Advanced Programme
Jul 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
The “Short Advanced Programme (SAP) Research Challenge Design ID+ – 2nd edition”, jointly organised by the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, Portugal, and the Shannon University of Technology: Midlands Midwest (TUS), Ireland, within the scope of the Regional University Network – European University (RUN) Programme, consisted of a week of activities and lectures on the research topic.
Introduction to UI Design
Abr 2022
DOMESTIKA
Experience
Experience
Research Fellow
Mar - Set 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Programmatic project: UIDB/04057/2020, within the scope of the program contract for multi-annual financing of the R&D unit 2020-2023, signed between the FCT and the R&D unit, ID+ of the IPCA pole. During this research grant, the project to obtain a Master's degree was developed. Additionally, I participated in workshops where topics such as design research methodologies, academic writing and publishing, and strategies for conference presentations were explored.
Publications
& Conferences
Publications
& Conferences
Publication of the article "The Design Process in the Development of an Online Platform for Personalizing Wearable Prostheses: A Preliminary Approach"
Mar 2025
Designs Journal
Scientific Poster "Interface Design of a Wearable Prosthesis Personalization Platform"
Sep 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Scientific poster presented at the European Researchers' Night, organized by ID+ (Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture) of IPCA
Publication of the chapter "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Dez 2023
Springer
Book chapter included in the book ‘Advances in Design and Digital Communication IV’, part of the book series ‘Springer Series in Design and Innovation’ (SSDI, volume 35).
Presentation of the chapter "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Nov 2023
DIGICOM
Workshops
& Events
Guest speaker at "À conversa com..."
Apr 2025
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Lecture sharing my academic trajectory in the Master's in Digital Design
European Researchers' Night
Sep 2024
ID+ IPCA
Exhibition and presentation of the research project in development "Interface Design of a Wearable Prosthesis Personalization Platform"
ID+ IPCA Research Talks
Sep 2024
ID+ IPCA
Innovative Practices and Technologies in Design Guest speakers: Luísa Mendes, Mariana Rêgo and ISZA
ID+ IPCA Research Talks
Jun 2024
ID+ IPCA
Intellectual Property and Trademarks and Branding Guest Speakers: George-Mihai Irimescu and Rafael Campoy
Workshops on presenting design research in conferences
May 2024
ID+ IPCA
Round Tables: on Design Research
Apr 2024
ID+ IPCA
Discussions on research tools and methodologies in design, academic writing and publishing, and research planning
Volunteering
DIGICOM 2024
Nov 2024
Gil Vicente Theatre, Barcelos, Portugal
Master's Speed Dating
May 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Representative of the Master in Digital Design, sharing information with potential candidates and clarifying doubts about the course
Open IPCA
May 2022
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Guide for visiting school groups
Languages
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
C1
Skills
Skills
UX Design
User Personas
User Flows
Wireflows
Information Architecture
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
UI Design
Responsive Design
Hierarchy
Style Guide
Microinteractions
Typography
Stack
Figma
UI Design & Prototyping
0%
0%
Figma
UI Design & Prototyping
0%
0%
Illustrator
Vector Graphics
0%
0%
Illustrator
Vector Graphics
0%
0%
After Effects
Motion Graphics
0%
0%
After Effects
Motion Graphics
0%
0%
Photoshop
Image Manipulation
0%
0%
Photoshop
Image Manipulation
0%
0%
InDesign
Editorial Design
0%
0%
InDesign
Editorial Design
0%
0%
WordPress
Content Management
0%
0%
WordPress
Content Management
0%
0%
Notion
Project Management
0%
0%
Notion
Project Management
0%
0%
Miro
Brainstorming
0%
0%
Miro
Brainstorming
0%
0%
HTML 5
Structure and Content
0%
0%
HTML 5
Structure and Content
0%
0%
CSS 3
Visual Styling
0%
0%
CSS 3
Visual Styling
0%
0%
Framer
Web Design
0%
0%
Framer
Web Design
0%
0%
Canva
Presentations
0%
0%
Canva
Presentations
0%
0%
About me
Hello! I'm Sara Peixoto, a Digital Designer specialized in UX/UI Design, who creates useful and intuitive experiences for people
My goal is to create design solutions that combine accessibility, aesthetics and functionality, providing fluid, engaging user experiences focused on their real needs.
I strive to achieve a balance between design and usability, with rigorous attention to detail, in order to develop intuitive, efficient and visually appealing interfaces.
I believe that continuous learning is the key to sucess, and I'm always looking for new challenges to keep me motivated and engaged.
Education
Master's Degree in Digital Design
2022 - 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Note: 18
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
2019 - 2022
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Note: 16
Certifications
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Oct 2024
Coursera, Google
RUN-EU Short Advanced Programme
Jul 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
The “Short Advanced Programme (SAP) Research Challenge Design ID+ – 2nd edition”, jointly organised by the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, Portugal, and the Shannon University of Technology: Midlands Midwest (TUS), Ireland, within the scope of the Regional University Network – European University (RUN) Programme, consisted of a week of activities and lectures on the research topic.
Introduction to UI Design
Abr 2022
DOMESTIKA
Experience
Research Fellow
Mar - Set 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Programmatic project: UIDB/04057/2020, within the scope of the program contract for multi-annual financing of the R&D unit 2020-2023, signed between the FCT and the R&D unit, ID+ of the IPCA pole. During this research grant, the project to obtain a Master's degree was developed. Additionally, I participated in workshops where topics such as design research methodologies, academic writing and publishing, and strategies for conference presentations were explored.
Publications
& Conferences
Publication of the article "The Design Process in the Development of an Online Platform for Personalizing Wearable Prostheses: A Preliminary Approach"
Mar 2025
Designs Journal
Scientific Poster "Interface Design of a Wearable Prosthesis Personalization Platform"
Sep 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Scientific poster presented at the European Researchers' Night, organized by ID+ (Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture) of IPCA
Publication of the chapter "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Dez 2023
Springer
Book chapter included in the book ‘Advances in Design and Digital Communication IV’, part of the book series ‘Springer Series in Design and Innovation’ (SSDI, volume 35).
Presentation of the chapter "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Nov 2023
DIGICOM
Workshops
& Events
Guest speaker at "À conversa com..."
Apr 2025
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Lecture sharing my academic trajectory in the Master's in Digital Design
European Researchers' Night
Sep 2024
ID+ IPCA
Exhibition and presentation of the research project in development "Interface Design of a Wearable Prosthesis Personalization Platform"
ID+ IPCA Research Talks
Sep 2024
ID+ IPCA
Innovative Practices and Technologies in Design Guest speakers: Luísa Mendes, Mariana Rêgo and ISZA
ID+ IPCA Research Talks
Jun 2024
ID+ IPCA
Intellectual Property and Trademarks and Branding Guest Speakers: George-Mihai Irimescu and Rafael Campoy
Workshops on presenting design research in conferences
May 2024
ID+ IPCA
Round Tables: on Design Research
Apr 2024
ID+ IPCA
Discussions on research tools and methodologies in design, academic writing and publishing, and research planning
Volunteering
DIGICOM 2024
Nov 2024
Gil Vicente Theatre, Barcelos, Portugal
Master's Speed Dating
May 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Representative of the Master in Digital Design, sharing information with potential candidates and clarifying doubts about the course
Open IPCA
May 2022
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Guide for visiting school groups
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
C1
Skills
UX Design
User Personas
User Flows
Wireflows
Information Architecture
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
UI Design
Responsive Design
Hierarchy
Style Guide
Microinteractions
Typography
Stack
Figma
UI Design & Prototyping
0%
0%
Illustrator
Vector Graphics
0%
0%
After Effects
Motion Graphics
0%
0%
Photoshop
Image Manipulation
0%
0%
InDesign
Editorial Design
0%
0%
WordPress
Content Management
0%
0%
Notion
Project Management
0%
0%
Miro
Brainstorming
0%
0%
HTML 5
Structure and Content
0%
0%
CSS 3
Visual Styling
0%
0%
Framer
Web Design
0%
0%
Canva
Presentations
0%
0%
About me
Hello! I'm Sara Peixoto, a Digital Designer specialized in UX/UI Design, who creates useful and intuitive experiences for people
My goal is to create design solutions that combine accessibility, aesthetics and functionality, providing fluid, engaging user experiences focused on their real needs.
I strive to achieve a balance between design and usability, with rigorous attention to detail, in order to develop intuitive, efficient and visually appealing interfaces.
I believe that continuous learning is the key to sucess, and I'm always looking for new challenges to keep me motivated and engaged.
Education
Master's Degree in Digital Design
2022 - 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Note: 18
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
2019 - 2022
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Note: 16
Certifications
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Oct 2024
Coursera, Google
RUN-EU Short Advanced Programme
Jul 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
The “Short Advanced Programme (SAP) Research Challenge Design ID+ – 2nd edition”, jointly organised by the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, Portugal, and the Shannon University of Technology: Midlands Midwest (TUS), Ireland, within the scope of the Regional University Network – European University (RUN) Programme, consisted of a week of activities and lectures on the research topic.
Introduction to UI Design
Abr 2022
DOMESTIKA
Experience
Research Fellow
Mar - Set 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Programmatic project: UIDB/04057/2020, within the scope of the program contract for multi-annual financing of the R&D unit 2020-2023, signed between the FCT and the R&D unit, ID+ of the IPCA pole. During this research grant, the project to obtain a Master's degree was developed. Additionally, I participated in workshops where topics such as design research methodologies, academic writing and publishing, and strategies for conference presentations were explored.
Publications
& Conferences
Publication of the article "The Design Process in the Development of an Online Platform for Personalizing Wearable Prostheses: A Preliminary Approach"
Mar 2025
Designs Journal
Scientific Poster "Interface Design of a Wearable Prosthesis Personalization Platform"
Sep 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Scientific poster presented at the European Researchers' Night, organized by ID+ (Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture) of IPCA
Publication of the chapter "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Dez 2023
Springer
Book chapter included in the book ‘Advances in Design and Digital Communication IV’, part of the book series ‘Springer Series in Design and Innovation’ (SSDI, volume 35).
Presentation of the chapter "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Nov 2023
DIGICOM
Workshops
& Events
Guest speaker at "À conversa com..."
Apr 2025
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Lecture sharing my academic trajectory in the Master's in Digital Design
European Researchers' Night
Sep 2024
ID+ IPCA
Exhibition and presentation of the research project in development "Interface Design of a Wearable Prosthesis Personalization Platform"
ID+ IPCA Research Talks
Sep 2024
ID+ IPCA
Innovative Practices and Technologies in Design Guest speakers: Luísa Mendes, Mariana Rêgo and ISZA
ID+ IPCA Research Talks
Jun 2024
ID+ IPCA
Intellectual Property and Trademarks and Branding Guest Speakers: George-Mihai Irimescu and Rafael Campoy
Workshops on presenting design research in conferences
May 2024
ID+ IPCA
Round Tables: on Design Research
Apr 2024
ID+ IPCA
Discussions on research tools and methodologies in design, academic writing and publishing, and research planning
Volunteering
DIGICOM 2024
Nov 2024
Gil Vicente Theatre, Barcelos, Portugal
Master's Speed Dating
May 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Representative of the Master in Digital Design, sharing information with potential candidates and clarifying doubts about the course
Open IPCA
May 2022
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Guide for visiting school groups
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
C1
Skills
UX Design
User Personas
User Flows
Wireflows
Information Architecture
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
UI Design
Responsive Design
Hierarchy
Style Guide
Microinteractions
Typography
Stack
Figma
UI Design & Prototyping
0%
0%
Illustrator
Vector Graphics
0%
0%
After Effects
Motion Graphics
0%
0%
Photoshop
Image Manipulation
0%
0%
InDesign
Editorial Design
0%
0%
WordPress
Content Management
0%
0%
Notion
Project Management
0%
0%
Miro
Brainstorming
0%
0%
HTML 5
Structure and Content
0%
0%
CSS 3
Visual Styling
0%
0%
Framer
Web Design
0%
0%
Canva
Presentations
0%
0%