Hi! I'm João, a designer based in Portugal.
Currently, I work as a design consultant for startups, assisting with issues such as brand identity, product UI/UX design, web design, and website development.
I'm not your typical designer or Figma enthusiast who spends all day using a single piece of software. I enjoy working across various design disciplines and have experience in coding and 3D design. Check out my Dribbble, X and Bluesky profiles to see some my recent work.
If you're looking for a designer partner to assist you with designing mobile or web apps, websites or landing pages, feel free to drop an email or schedule a discovery call.
Experience
Fractional CTO
Prologue
2024
Founder & Designer
Snowdrop.design
2024
Design Lead
Fina
2022
Product Designer
Classcamp
2020
UI/UX Designer
Freelancer
2014
UI/UX Designer
7Graus
2013
UI Designer
T-Dispatch
2012
Webdesigner & Developer
2011
Work
Non-NDA work is available on Snowdrop's website or my socials.
Side projects
Non-NDA work is available on Snowdrop's website or my socials.
Freebie
10 Design Tips for Founders
2024
Freebie
Sci-fi icon set - 110 Icons @ 16x16
2024
Newsletter
2024
Newsletter
Design Quest - Founder Stories
2024
iOS App
Now! To do app
2024
Co-host
The Standup Podcast
2023
Freebie
Freelancer document pack
2023
Freebie
Abstract lines wallpaper pack
2023
Freebie
Waves wallpaper pack
2023
Freebie
Minimal Icons
2020
Testimonials
João’s partnership approach felt less like a client-designer contract and more like a true alliance towards a win-win result. He was willing to provide numerous iterations, highlighting his dedication to perfection. Each iteration brought us closer to a design that resonated with our brand’s vision.
Stephen McKinney
Happytechies
Working with João was a pleasure; his talent and experience as a product designer, coupled with his frontend development skills and positive attitude, make him a highly sought-after asset for any ambitious team.
Guilherme Coelho
Strydal, Classcamp, Y42
João is a highly recommended multidisciplinary designer proficient in brand design, website design, web flow development, and product UX/UI, characterized by his pragmatic approach, rapid execution, creativity, and collaborative spirit across product and engineering teams.
Tim Oliver Pietsch
Scale-up CFO/COO, Fina, Ledgy
João is simply the best designer I've ever worked with; his meticulous planning, clear communication, consistent updates, and ability to deliver impactful designs have significantly improved our results.
Beverley Merriman
Internet Entrepreneur, Indiemaker
Interested in collaborating
Average project start date
in 1 week
Typical project cost
$5k to $15k
Payment plan
50% upfront, 50% on completion
Updates and communication
Private slack channel
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