Under the theme *Radical Atoms*, the 2016 edition of Ars Electronica Festival referenced the MIT’s Tangible Media Group research project to present a strong focus on new materials, which owe to the fast development of nanotechnologies in recent years.

The present paper proposes to further discuss the *Radical Atoms* vision and the relevance of the Ars Electronica curatorial intent. By highlighting the possibilities opened by material user interfaces, the exhibit opens debate on the relation between materiality and information in the design of engaging experiences of technological artifacts.

Design for Engagement: The case for material user interfaces

Senior Product Designer

An examination of material user interfaces for the occasion of Ars Electronica 2016, themed "Radical Atoms".

Took classes on Media & New Media Theory, Art & Philosophy, Art Theory, Contemporary Art, Interactive Media & Pop Culture. My dissertation thesis proposes a philosophical inquiry on Tangible Interfacing technologies, focusing on cognitive and subjectivation processes.

Licentiate degree in Communication Sciences. Took classes focused on Media and New Media Theory, Film Studies, Contemporary Art History & Visual Culture.

Digital Experience Design (FBAUL) is an intensive post-graduation programme focused on Digital Product Ideation and Design. It provides extensive understanding of Product & Business Development, UX Research Methodologies, Interface Design Processes & Tools and Basic Frontend Technologies.

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Communication and producer roles

* Responsible for managing projects in the Storefronts pillar, including the hosted storefronts visual builder;

* Supported the development of other storefront management features;

* Drove the optimisation of the platform onboarding process.

Product Manager

* Provided written customer support to the Portuguese, Brazilian and US markets;

* Actively wrote and translated documentation;

* Supported the Country Manager function reducing churned customers.

Customer Care Assistant

* Hired as the first in-house designer, responsible for the transition between an external consultancy firm and the in-house team;

* Created and established all tools and processes in close collaboration with Product and Engineering;

* Worked on key experience improvements, including refactors of the product information architecture and new navigation system, improved payment flow, and the introduction of modular dashboard structure;

* Established the team hiring, onboarding and performance review processes in collaboration with the People team;

* Drove the creation of frameworks for capturing user feedback alongside the Presales, Sales and Operations teams.

Product Designer

* Drove the growth of the Product Design team from 1 to 5 people by creating our hiring, onboarding and performance review processes;

* Led the team operations, ensuring close cross-team collaboration;

* During this period our team had long-term collaborations with Public.com, Defiance ETFs, Farfetch, Save Your Wardrobe.

Lead Product Designer

* Joined during the transition from design studio to product-focused agency as the first Product Designer;

* Drove multiple complex projects on a client-facing role, alongside the technical lead;

* Established the Product & Design team foundations (tooling & processes).

Ana Fernandes Rodrigues

2022