Mariana Alves
Junior UX/UI Designer
about me
about me
about me
I enjoy tackling meaningful challenges that have the potential to impact many people, while thoughtfully crafting ways to maintain consistency across platforms. In my spare time, I’m learning Swedish on Duolingo (54 days streak and counting).
featured projects
featured projects
featured projects
experience
experience
experience
POLARISCOPE - University of Aveiro
Junior UX/UI Designer | Oct 2023 - Present
POLARISCOPE is a mobile-first platform for collaborative storytelling of cultural heritage. I worked from early concept through user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
POLARISCOPE - University of Aveiro
Junior UX/UI Designer | Oct 2023 - Present
POLARISCOPE is a mobile-first platform for collaborative storytelling of cultural heritage. I worked from early concept through user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
POLARISCOPE - University of Aveiro
Junior UX/UI Designer | Oct 2023 - Present
POLARISCOPE is a mobile-first platform for collaborative storytelling of cultural heritage. I worked from early concept through user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
TRUE project - University of Aveiro
Junior UX/UI Designer | Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
This platform is currently used by over 100 schools. I was responsible for the overall user experience of the TRUE platform, a tool designed to support the publication of online student newspapers. Developed in partnership with Público newspaper.
TRUE project - University of Aveiro
Junior UX/UI Designer | Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
This platform is currently used by over 100 schools. I was responsible for the overall user experience of the TRUE platform, a tool designed to support the publication of online student newspapers. Developed in partnership with Público newspaper.
TRUE project - University of Aveiro
Junior UX/UI Designer | Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
This platform is currently used by over 100 schools. I was responsible for the overall user experience of the TRUE platform, a tool designed to support the publication of online student newspapers. Developed in partnership with Público newspaper.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP - Altice labs
Trainee UX/UI Designer | Jul 2022 - Sep 2023
Preparation of documentation and creation of components in Figma to include in their Design System (FUXI).
SUMMER INTERNSHIP - Altice labs
Trainee UX/UI Designer | Jul 2022 - Sep 2023
Preparation of documentation and creation of components in Figma to include in their Design System (FUXI).
SUMMER INTERNSHIP - Altice labs
Trainee UX/UI Designer | Jul 2022 - Sep 2023
Preparation of documentation and creation of components in Figma to include in their Design System (FUXI).
education
education
education
Master’s in Communication and Web Technologies
University of Aveiro (UA) | 2022-2024 | Grade 17/20
The programme followed a Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) approach, and by the end of the first year, we were expected to deliver a functional product in collaboration with Bosch.
Master’s in Communication and Web Technologies
University of Aveiro (UA) | 2022-2024 | Grade 17/20
The programme followed a Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) approach, and by the end of the first year, we were expected to deliver a functional product in collaboration with Bosch.
Master’s in Communication and Web Technologies
University of Aveiro (UA) | 2022-2024 | Grade 17/20
The programme followed a Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) approach, and by the end of the first year, we were expected to deliver a functional product in collaboration with Bosch.
Bachelor degree in New Communication Technologies
University of Aveiro (UA) | 2019-2022 | Grade 17/20
Most useful and interesting areas in my point of view: ◆ UX & UI Design ◆ FrontEnd (HTML, CSS, JS, React.js) ◆ Project Management
Bachelor degree in New Communication Technologies
University of Aveiro (UA) | 2019-2022 | Grade 17/20
Most useful and interesting areas in my point of view: ◆ UX & UI Design ◆ FrontEnd (HTML, CSS, JS, React.js) ◆ Project Management
Bachelor degree in New Communication Technologies
University of Aveiro (UA) | 2019-2022 | Grade 17/20
Most useful and interesting areas in my point of view: ◆ UX & UI Design ◆ FrontEnd (HTML, CSS, JS, React.js) ◆ Project Management
Integrated Master in Psychology
University of Coimbra (UC) | 2011-2013 | Not finished
I’ve always been fascinated by human behavior. Over time, I realized there was a lot of theory and i felt lost. Still, I have no regrets, moving to another city allowed me to grow tremendously and transform myself in the process.
Integrated Master in Psychology
University of Coimbra (UC) | 2011-2013 | Not finished
I’ve always been fascinated by human behavior. Over time, I realized there was a lot of theory and i felt lost. Still, I have no regrets, moving to another city allowed me to grow tremendously and transform myself in the process.
Integrated Master in Psychology
University of Coimbra (UC) | 2011-2013 | Not finished
I’ve always been fascinated by human behavior. Over time, I realized there was a lot of theory and i felt lost. Still, I have no regrets, moving to another city allowed me to grow tremendously and transform myself in the process.
skills
skills
skills
UX Research
UX Research
UX Research
Prototyping and Testing
Prototyping and Testing
Prototyping and Testing
Design Systems
Design Systems
Design Systems
Tools
Tools
Tools
Figma
Figma
Figma
Illustrator
Illustrator
Illustrator