



2002, New York City




2002, New York City




2002, New York City
Hi! I'm Sara Peixoto
Hi! I'm Sara Peixoto
Hi! I'm Sara Peixoto
I'm a Digital Designer from Portugal
I'm a Digital Designer from Portugal
I'm a Digital Designer from Portugal
specialized in UX/UI Design and Web Design.
specialized in UX/UI Design and
Web Design.
specialized in UX/UI Design and Web Design.
As a meticulous designer, my goal is to create design solutions that combine accessibility, aesthetics and functionality, providing fluid, engaging user experiences that meet real user needs.
I focus on combining usability and visual appeal, with careful 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
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
2022 - 2024
Master's Degree in Digital Design
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
2022 - 2024
Master's Degree in Digital Design
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
2022 - 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
2019 - 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
2019 - 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
2019 - 2022
experience
experience
Research Fellow
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Mar - Sep 2024
Research Fellow
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Mar - Sep 2024
Research Fellow
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Mar - Sep 2024
skills
skills
UX/UI Design
Interaction Design
Design Systems
WCAG Acessibility
Responsive Design
Wireframing
Prototyping
Microinteractions
Visual Composition
Design Thinking
Research
Competitive Research
User Interviews
Usability Testing
User Personas
Information Architecture
User Flows
Quantitative Analysis
software
software

Figma
UI Design & Prototyping

Figma
UI Design & Prototyping

Figma
UI Design & Prototyping

Illustrator
Vector Graphics

Illustrator
Vector Graphics

Illustrator
Vector Graphics

After Effects
Motion Graphics

After Effects
Motion Graphics

After Effects
Motion Graphics

Premiere
Video Edition

Premiere
Video Edition

Premiere
Video Edition

Photoshop
Image Manipulation

Photoshop
Image Manipulation

Photoshop
Image Manipulation

InDesign
Editorial Design

InDesign
Editorial Design

InDesign
Editorial Design

WordPress
Content Management

WordPress
Content Management

WordPress
Content Management

Notion
Project Management

Notion
Project Management

Notion
Project Management

Miro
Brainstorming

Miro
Brainstorming

Miro
Brainstorming

HTML
Structure and Content

HTML
Structure and Content

HTML
Structure and Content

CSS
Visual Styling

CSS
Visual Styling

CSS
Visual Styling

Framer
Web Design

Framer
Web Design

Framer
Web Design

Canva
Presentations

Canva
Presentations

Canva
Presentations

Canva
Presentations

Canva
Presentations
certifications
certifications
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Coursera, Google
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Coursera, Google
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Coursera, Google
Introduction to UI Design
DOMESTIKA
Introduction to UI Design
DOMESTIKA
Introduction to UI Design
DOMESTIKA
RUN-EU Short Advanced Programme
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
RUN-EU Short Advanced Programme
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
RUN-EU Short Advanced Programme
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Certificate of Presentation: presented the paper entitled "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
DIGICOM
Certificate of Presentation: presented the paper entitled "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
DIGICOM
Certificate of Presentation: presented the paper entitled "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
DIGICOM
publications & conferences
publications & conferences
Author of the paper entitled "The Design Process in the Development of an Online Platform for Personalizing Wearable Prostheses: A Preliminary Approach"
Designs Journal
Mar 2025
Author of the paper entitled "The Design Process in the Development of an Online Platform for Personalizing Wearable Prostheses: A Preliminary Approach"
Designs Journal
Mar 2025
Author of the paper entitled "The Design Process in the Development of an Online Platform for Personalizing Wearable Prostheses: A Preliminary Approach"
Designs Journal
Mar 2025
Scientific Poster "Interface Design of a Wearable Prosthesis Personalization Platform"
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Sep 2024
Scientific Poster "Interface Design of a Wearable Prosthesis Personalization Platform"
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Sep 2024
Scientific Poster "Interface Design of a Wearable Prosthesis Personalization Platform"
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Sep 2024
Author of the paper entitled "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Springer
Dez 2023
Author of the paper entitled "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Springer
Dez 2023
Author of the paper entitled "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Springer
Dez 2023
Presentation of the paper "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
DIGICOM
Nov 2023
Presentation of the paper "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
DIGICOM
Nov 2023
Presentation of the paper "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
DIGICOM
Nov 2023
volunteering
volunteering
DIGICOM
Gil Vicente Theatre, Barcelos, Portugal
Nov 2024
DIGICOM
Gil Vicente Theatre, Barcelos, Portugal
Nov 2024
DIGICOM
Gil Vicente Theatre, Barcelos, Portugal
Nov 2024
Master's Speed Dating
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
May 2024
Master's Speed Dating
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
May 2024
Master's Speed Dating
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
May 2024
Open IPCA
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
May 2022
Open IPCA
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
May 2022
Open IPCA
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
May 2022
workshops & events
workshops & events
Guest speaker at "À conversa com..."
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Apr 2025
Guest speaker at "À conversa com..."
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Apr 2025
Guest speaker at "À conversa com..."
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Apr 2025
European Researchers' Night
Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture - IPCA
Sep 2024
European Researchers' Night
Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture - IPCA
Sep 2024
European Researchers' Night
Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture - IPCA
Sep 2024
Research Talks
Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture - IPCA
Jun & Sep 2024
Research Talks
Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture - IPCA
Jun & Sep 2024
Research Talks
Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture - IPCA
Jun & Sep 2024
Round Tables: on Design Research
Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture - IPCA
Apr 2024
Round Tables: on Design Research
Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture - IPCA
Apr 2024
Round Tables: on Design Research
Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture - IPCA
Apr 2024
languages
languages
Portuguese
Native language
Portuguese
Native language
Portuguese
Native language
English
C1
English
C1
English
C1