BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD / 741.6 VAL
A little context,
before the next chapter.
I’m Inés, an independent product designer in Lisbon. I like making complicated things feel considered, familiar and a little easier to use.
Over the last decade, my work has moved between everyday banking, patient experiences and the practical tools that keep a city moving. I care about the first clear question as much as the final interaction.
I work best with people who are curious, direct and willing to look closely. Sometimes that means a new product. Sometimes it means giving a good system the attention it deserves.
§ 01 EXPERIENCE
Where I’ve worked.
Kitepost — Design lead
Leading mobile and dispatch experiences for a fictional delivery network. Turning operational complexity into tools that fit a working day.
Nacre Health — Senior designer
Patient-facing appointments and lab results. A focus on plain language, accessible interaction and the handover between people and their care teams.
Halden Bank — Product designer
Everyday banking, cards and payments. Built a shared design language in close partnership with product and engineering.
Studio Árvore — Designer
Identity and websites for cultural projects. Where I learned to set type, ask better questions and care about the details.
§ 02 PRACTICE
How I contribute.
Design systems
Tokens, components, theming and useful documentation. A shared language that helps teams make decisions together.
Research & testing
Interviews, moderated usability sessions and careful synthesis. Turning what people do into questions a team can act on.
Prototyping & interaction
Figma, Framer and a little React. Enough fidelity to test an idea honestly, with attention to keyboard access and reduced motion.
§ 03 EDUCATION
What I’m building on.
MA Communication Design
Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon. A fictional educational background for the demo persona; replace with your own qualifications.
An ongoing education
Reading, critique and learning alongside people who see the world differently. Current interests: accessible forms and information density.
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Inés Valdés is a fictional persona. This portfolio, employment history and educational background are demonstration content for the DEWEY template.
DEWEY — a free Framer template by Yana Zanuk.