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Bárbara Maia Silva
Porto, Portugal | barbaram.silva@outlook.pt | LinkedIn
about
work experience
Creative Digital Designer driven by curiosity and clarity, creating user-centred digital experiences people enjoy.
Experienced in UX/UI, branding, and communication, I help teams bring ideas to life, maintain brand consistency, and support change through design and technology.
Experienced in UX/UI, branding, and communication, I help teams bring ideas to life, maintain brand consistency, and support change through design and technology.
skills
Communications and Engagement Designer at
Kantar
Jan 2026 – Present
Remote (working for London, UK)
Turn complex strategies into clear, engaging narratives and visual assets.
Lead campaign design and execution: briefing, asset creation, reviews, publishing, and tracking.
Work with Communications BPs, SMEs, and design teams to ensure messaging is clear, on-brand, and engaging.
Analyse engagement metrics to refine content and improve colleague experience.
Languages
Portuguese – Native
English – Fluent
Technical Skills
UX/UI Design | Figma, WordPress
Graphic Design | Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro Branding and Communication
Intranet and CMS Management | Unily
Portuguese – Native
English – Fluent
Technical Skills
UX/UI Design | Figma, WordPress
Graphic Design | Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro Branding and Communication
Intranet and CMS Management | Unily
Creative and Strategic Thinking
Visual and aesthetic sensitivity
Critical and conceptual design thinking
Adaptability and problem-solving
Leadership and initiative
Personal Interests
Art and Creativity | Drawing, writing, reading
Performing Arts | Movies, theatre, music, dance
Advocacy | Feminism, inclusion
Well-being | Running, Pilates
Oct 2022 – Dec 2025
Remote (working for London, UK)
Communication Designer
at studium . creative studio
Mar 2022 – Jun 2022
Porto, Portugal
Graphic Designer at AGIL
Sep 2020 – Jan 2024
Aveiro, Portugal
Drawing Teacher and Art Mentor Freelancer
Sep 2020 – Jun 2025
Aveiro/Porto, Portugal
Optimised The Source intranet for 10,000+ employees, improving navigation and usability.
Partnered with SMEs and Creative Central to ensure accurate, accessible, on-brand content.
Led UX/UI improvements to streamline workflows and internal tools.
Supported global technology and change-adoption initiatives through design.
Designed brand assets and digital content for businesses and cultural institutions across print and digital.
Developed UX/UI for healthcare websites and apps, prioritising clarity, accessibility, and usability.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to turn requirements into user-centred design solutions.
Led illustration and design workshops for 50+ participants, adapting content to skill levels.
Designed communication materials for cultural events and national design magazines.
Collaborated with cultural and creative teams to deliver engaging visual storytelling across print and digital.
Prepared students for university entrance exams with drawing practice, guidance, and portfolio development.
Helped students build confidence, explore creativity, and shape their artistic identity.
Adapted teaching to individual needs, balancing technical skills with personal expression.
education
Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto
Sep 2019 – Dec 2021 (2 years)
Bachelor’s in Design
University of Aveiro
Set 2016 – Jun 2019 (3 years)
Criatech Artistic Residences
Design Factory, Ílhavo
Mar 2020 – Apr 2020 (2 months)
talks and workshops
João Carlos Workshop, AGIL 2022 – Ílhavo, Portugal: Linoleum printing workshop
Workshop at University of Aveiro 2023 – Aveiro, Portugal: Serigraphy & AI discussion
Master’s Talks at UA 2023 – Aveiro, Portugal: Guidance on master’s degree