Rúben Rodrigues

Rúben Rodrigues

Digital Product Designer in Leiria, Portugal

About

Product Designer with over 4 years of experience in UI and more than 6 years in Visual Identity, currently based in Portugal.

Side Projects

2022

What began as a list of my favorite studios has grown into a curated catalog of top design studios I love and feel inspired. My goal is to turn it into a go-to design platform.

Even in its early stages, you can explore hundreds of studios, making your search for the perfect fit easier.

2021
676 Monograms

676 Monograms is a creative project that explores unique letter pairings to design monograms, covering all possible combinations of the alphabet.

Work Experience

2022 — Now
Leiria, Portugal
  • Designed user interfaces and experiences for web and mobile applications

  • Created wireframes and rapid prototypes to test and refine designs

  • Collaborated with developers to ensure seamless design implementation

  • Utilized design tools like Adobe XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator daily

  • Engaged in creative problem-solving with development teams and clients

  • Met with clients and internal teams to define project scope and objectives

  • Presented design concepts for review and gathered feedback

  • Advised clients on audience targeting strategies

  • Designed graphics for product illustrations, logos, and print media

2020 — 2022
Designer at Self
Remote

I previously operated my own freelance design business where I focused on creating unique brand identities and illustrations for various clients. Some of my key responsibilities included designing marks and logos for businesses, creating illustrations for both print and digital mediums, developing digital content such as social media artwork, and consulting with clients to provide expert guidance on branding and online presence strategies.

2019 — 2020
Graphic Designer at VM Group
Leiria, Portugal

During my internship at the Vitor Monteiro Group, I quickly assumed the responsibility 
of designing projects for all three of their brands, Chimney Systems, House Heating Solutions, and Laser Cutting. My key responsibilities included producing various 
print-based media such as corporate identities, stationery, books, brochures, flyers, 
and packaging. Additionally, I developed digital content such as websites, email campaigns, social media artwork, and videos. I designed, built, and delivered HTML email campaigns, provided information and support for digital queries, and prepared and retouched images 
for a variety of applications.

Volunteering

2022 — Now

A single, small gesture can shift the course of everything, which is why I'm committed to helping people through the Kiva network.

Contact

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