About me
Hi, I'm Sara Peixoto!
I'm a Digital Designer from Braga, Portugal, 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
2022 - 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Grade: 18
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
2019 - 2022
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Grade: 16
Experience
Experience
Research Fellow
Mar - Sep 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.
Skills
Skills
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Graphic Design
Interaction Design
Responsive Design
Design Thinking
User Research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Microinteractions
Usability Testing
Branding & Visual Identity
Software
Software
Figma
UI Design & Prototyping
After Effects
Motion Graphics
Photoshop
Image Manipulation
WordPress
Content Management
Miro
Brainstorming
CSS
Visual Styling
Canva
Presentations
Illustrator
Vector Graphics
Premiere
Video Edition
InDesign
Editorial Design
Notion
Project Management
HTML
Structure and Content
Framer
Web Design
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
Introduction to UI Design
Apr 2022
DOMESTIKA
Publications
& Conferences
Publication of the paper "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 paper "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 paper "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Nov 2023
DIGICOM
Languages
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
C1
About me
Hi, I'm Sara Peixoto!
I'm a Digital Designer from Braga, Portugal, 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
Master's Degree in Digital Design
2022 - 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Grade: 18
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
2019 - 2022
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Grade: 16
Experience
Research Fellow
Mar - Sep 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.
Skills
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Graphic Design
Interaction Design
Responsive Design
Design Thinking
User Research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Microinteractions
Usability Testing
Branding & Visual Identity
Software
Figma
UI Design & Prototyping
After Effects
Motion Graphics
Photoshop
Image Manipulation
WordPress
Content Management
Miro
Brainstorming
CSS
Visual Styling
Canva
Presentations
Illustrator
Vector Graphics
Premiere
Video Edition
InDesign
Editorial Design
Notion
Project Management
HTML
Structure and Content
Framer
Web Design
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
Introduction to UI Design
Apr 2022
DOMESTIKA
Publications
& Conferences
Publication of the paper "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 paper "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 paper "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Nov 2023
DIGICOM
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
C1
About me
Hi, I'm Sara Peixoto!
I'm a Digital Designer from Braga, Portugal, 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
Master's Degree in Digital Design
2022 - 2024
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Grade: 18
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
2019 - 2022
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Final Grade: 16
Experience
Research Fellow
Mar - Sep 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.
Skills
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Graphic Design
Interaction Design
Responsive Design
Design Thinking
User Research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Microinteractions
Usability Testing
Branding & Visual Identity
Software
Figma
UI Design & Prototyping
After Effects
Motion Graphics
Photoshop
Image Manipulation
WordPress
Content Management
Miro
Brainstorming
CSS
Visual Styling
Canva
Presentations
Illustrator
Vector Graphics
Premiere
Video Edition
InDesign
Editorial Design
Notion
Project Management
HTML
Structure and Content
Framer
Web Design
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
Introduction to UI Design
Apr 2022
DOMESTIKA
Publications
& Conferences
Publication of the paper "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 paper "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 paper "Dep-project: Comparative Analysis of Online Solutions Aimed at Personalization and Purchasing Protheses"
Nov 2023
DIGICOM
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
C1