What I do best
I work across the full product design spectrum, from early research and strategy to detailed UI and scalable systems. Whatever the challenge, I bring structure, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to the table.
What I do best
I work across the full product design spectrum, from early research and strategy to detailed UI and scalable systems. Whatever the challenge, I bring structure, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to the table.
UX/UI Design
From research to high-fidelity, crafting experiences that balance clarity, usability, and real user needs.
UX/UI Design
From research to high-fidelity, crafting experiences that balance clarity, usability, and real user needs.
UX/UI Design
From research to high-fidelity, crafting experiences that balance clarity, usability, and real user needs.
Design Systems
Building scalable, token-based systems that bring design and development into a shared language.
Design Systems
Building scalable, token-based systems that bring design and development into a shared language.
Design Systems
Building scalable, token-based systems that bring design and development into a shared language.
Design Leadership
Driving team workflows, tooling, and priorities to keep design operations efficient and aligned at scale.
Design Leadership
Driving team workflows, tooling, and priorities to keep design operations efficient and aligned at scale.
Design Leadership
Driving team workflows, tooling, and priorities to keep design operations efficient and aligned at scale.
Designer by day, terrarium gardener on weekends
I'm Óscar, a Digital Product Designer with 6+ years of experience building products that balance user needs with business goals. I've worked across energy, fintech, and public services, leading design system initiatives, running UX research, and bridging design with development teams. I'm based in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, and prefer remote or hybrid setups. Outside of work, I'm into gardening, painting, film, and making sure I learn something new every year. This year it's cooking Asian food.
Designer by day, terrarium gardener on weekends
I'm Óscar, a Digital Product Designer with 6+ years of experience building products that balance user needs with business goals. I've worked across energy, fintech, and public services, leading design system initiatives, running UX research, and bridging design with development teams. I'm based in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, and prefer remote or hybrid setups. Outside of work, I'm into gardening, painting, film, and making sure I learn something new every year. This year it's cooking Asian food.
Designer by day, terrarium gardener on weekends
I'm Óscar, a Digital Product Designer with 6+ years of experience building products that balance user needs with business goals. I've worked across energy, fintech, and public services, leading design system initiatives, running UX research, and bridging design with development teams. I'm based in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, and prefer remote or hybrid setups. Outside of work, I'm into gardening, painting, film, and making sure I learn something new every year. This year it's cooking Asian food.
6+
Years
6+
Years
12+
Happy clientes
12+
Happy clientes
5
Industries
5
Industries
Selected work
A selection of projects that challenged me, taught me something, and ended up somewhere I'm proud of. Each case study covers the problem, the process, and the outcome, not just the pretty screens.
Selected work
A selection of projects that challenged me, taught me something, and ended up somewhere I'm proud of. Each case study covers the problem, the process, and the outcome, not just the pretty screens.
How I work
Good design doesn't happen by accident. I follow a structured but flexible process rooted in the Double Diamond. Working in agile environments, I adapt to team rhythms while keeping a clear focus on user needs and business goals. From discovery to handoff, I bring clarity, documentation, and a systems mindset to every project.
How I work
Good design doesn't happen by accident. I follow a structured but flexible process rooted in the Double Diamond. Working in agile environments, I adapt to team rhythms while keeping a clear focus on user needs and business goals. From discovery to handoff, I bring clarity, documentation, and a systems mindset to every project.
Words from people I've worked with
I believe great design is a team sport. Here's what some of my colleagues have said about working together.
Words from people I've worked with
I believe great design is a team sport. Here's what some of my colleagues have said about working together.
"Attentive to detail, versatile, super organised and always ready to help, Óscar is the typical hands-on professional who is a pleasure to work with."
Joana Silva
UX Writer
"A very well-rounded designer. Resilient, creative, and always delivering thoughtful solutions that align with both user and business needs."
Joana Luís
UX/UI Designer
"Óscar excels in interaction design, UI and UX research, and consistently bridges various team elements to deliver excellent results on large, complex projects."
Teresa Faria
UX Researcher
"Attentive to detail, versatile, super organised and always ready to help, Óscar is the typical hands-on professional who is a pleasure to work with."
Joana Silva
UX Writer
"A very well-rounded designer. Resilient, creative, and always delivering thoughtful solutions that align with both user and business needs."
Joana Luís
UX/UI Designer
"Óscar excels in interaction design, UI and UX research, and consistently bridges various team elements to deliver excellent results on large, complex projects."
Teresa Faria
UX Researcher
Got a role that could use a systems thinker?
I'm always open to hearing about new opportunities, collaborations, or just a good conversation about design.
Drop me a line — I usually respond within a day or two.
Got a role that could use a systems thinker?
I'm always open to hearing about new opportunities, collaborations, or just a good conversation about design.
Drop me a line — I usually respond within a day or two.