miacarvalhao@gmail.com

miacarvalhao@gmail.com

Resume

Resume

I’m a Lisbon-based visual designer working across illustration and UI design for digital products.


I’ve worked on large-scale apps and brand systems, creating illustration-led visual languages that are clear, scalable, and human. Currently focused on product teams where illustration and visual storytelling play a strategic role.

I’m a Lisbon-based visual designer working across illustration and UI for digital products.


I’ve worked on large-scale apps and brand systems, creating illustration-led visual languages that are clear, scalable, and human.


Currently focused on product teams where illustration and visual storytelling play a strategic role.

Selected work

A campaign system for UZO’s mobile app that turns promotions into a bold, dynamic part of the user experience, balancing brand expression with usability and scalability.

A campaign system for UZO’s mobile app that turns promotions into a bold, dynamic part of the user experience, balancing brand expression with usability and scalability.

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I was responsible for creating the new illustration style for the portuguese brand Pingo Doce. Overcoming the biggest challenge: creating a style that would be possible to recreate by any designer.

I was responsible for creating the new illustration style for the portuguese brand Pingo Doce. Overcoming the biggest challenge: creating a style that would be possible to recreate by any designer.

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UI concept for the new SAPO Notícias app, exploring personalization, short-form content, and audio-first moments to adapt news consumption to on-the-go behaviors.

UI concept for the new SAPO Notícias app, exploring personalization, short-form content, and audio-first moments to adapt news consumption to on-the-go behaviors.

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A set of sustainability-driven illustrations for Mixmove’s onboarding flow, designed to integrate seamlessly with a minimal UI and existing iconography, reinforcing the brand’s values while guiding users through their first experience.

A set of sustainability-driven illustrations for Mixmove’s onboarding flow, designed to integrate seamlessly with a minimal UI and existing iconography, reinforcing the brand’s values while guiding users through their first experience.

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About me

About me

Passionate about visual storytelling and thoughtful design. With a background in design, I specialize in creating intuitive and engaging visuals, from digital interfaces to handcrafted illustrations and iconography.

I enjoy blending creativity with functionality, ensuring that every piece communicates effectively and resonates with its audience. Always curious and eager to explore new creative challenges.

Let’s connect and bring ideas to life!

Where I’ve been

Where I’ve been

Resume

Resume

Active

Bliss Applications

Digital Designer focused on UI, illustration and iconography.

May 2023 - Present

4itfuture

UX/UI Designer focusing on UI, illustration and iconography.

Nov 2020 - May 2023

Lisbon School of Design

UX/UI Design specification course

Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

Belas-Artes Faculty of the Lisbon University

Licentiate degree in Product Design

Sep 2016 - Apr 2020

Atelier Joana Vasconcelos

Artisan

Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

Let’s talk

miacarvalhao@gmail.com

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