Currently based in Italy, originally from Brazil, I graduated in Occupational Therapy (OT) in 2010 from UNESP. OT means using meaningful activities as a form of rehabilitation to help people engage in what they want and need to do.
But, you know, when everything you love the most can be together in the same environment?
Well, today I can say that place exists, and it's UX Design.
I love the design process and believe that we can use it as a tool to positively and humanely impact our society.
OT & UX
My related differential strong skills:
Strong core knowledge (functions, health conditions and impairments) base.
Physical, sensorial and cognitive demands identification to perform tasks and participate in different environments.
Emphatic capacity to approach experiences, habits and intrinsic motivators which can influence people’s needs and targets.
Resulting in:
Prioritize user’s needs and improve experience with service or product.
Improve accessibility of product/service in development.
Reduce product/service complexity.
Time and money saving during research and development.
As a UX designer, I get to combine my
I believe that continuous learning is the key to success, and I'm always on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep me motivated and engaged.
Education and certificates
Skills
Core Strengths
UX Design (Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF).
UI Design (UI Expert).
Occupational Therapy (São Paulo State University).
Various Design Tools & Techniques (Multiple Certifications).
User Research: Conducting Interviews, Surveys, Usability Testing, Competitor Analysis.
Information Architecture: User Flows, Site Maps, Wireframing, Content Strategy.
Interaction Design: Prototyping, High Fidelity Mockups, Interaction Patterns.
Visual Design: Layout Design, Typography, Color Theory, Design Systems.
Problem Solving & Strategy: User-Centered Design, Design Thinking, Empathy Mapping, Journey Mapping.
Empathy: Understanding and addressing user needs effectively.
Critical Thinking: Analyzing and solving complex design challenges.
Collaboration: Working efficiently within multidisciplinary teams.
Communication: Clearly articulating ideas and design rationale.