RBÀ propos de Rafael
I'm a Product Designer with a background in engineering and entrepreneurship. Because of this combination, I bring a strong foundation in human-centered design, strategy and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that communication between business needs and technical teams is smooth for successful handoffs and implementation.
My experience includes co-founding startups and working in B2B, SaaS and public sector, including organisations such as the European Commisison, Sweco and Movify, among others.
Portugais
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Anglais
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Français
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Espagnol
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En télétravail uniquement
Travaille majoritairement à distance
Expériences
- Rafael MartinsUX & Product Design ConsultantAGENCE & SSIIfévrier 2025 - Aujourd'hui (1 an et 3 mois)Antwerp, Belgium• Partnered with early-stage startups to shape product strategy and deliver end-to-end UX solutions across multiple domains• Conducted discovery research, user interviews, and co-creation sessions to uncover insights and validate assumptions.• Developed low- to high-fidelity prototypes, interactive mockups, and MVP concepts using Figma.• Defined information architecture, user flows, and design systems aligned with brand identity and operational needs.• Advised on agile delivery processes, feature prioritization, and cross-functional team coordination to support lean product development.• Leveraged service design and storytelling to align stakeholders and articulate long-term value propositions.
- Impact ForecastClimate Impact StrategistENVIRONNEMENTseptembre 2020 - Aujourd'hui (5 ans et 9 mois)Leuven, Belgium• Deliver workshops for start-ups or product developers on LCA theory and tool walkthrough• Help attain & interpret their climate impact results• Provide coaching to help companies refine their climate impact forecasts.
- SwecoProduct DesignerENERGIEjuin 2023 - décembre 2024 (1 an et 6 mois)Leuven, Belgique• Led UX strategy and design of sustainability tools, including regulatory reporting (CSRD) and carbon management platforms.• Delivered 7 key features across 2 platforms, enhancing usability for users in public and private sectors.• Facilitated cross-functional workshops to align internal stakeholders on user needs and impact objectives.• Developed and maintained a scalable design system ensuring UI consistency.• Applied rapid prototyping and user testing for iterative development.
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Formations
- MSc Renewable EnergyEIT InnoEnergy Master's School2018Focused on renewable energy systems, innovation management, and entrepreneurship, with hands-on projects and industry collaboration. Programme jointly delivered by IST Lisbon and UPC Barcelona schools.
- Climate Innovation Summer SchoolEIT Climate-KIC with Utrecht University2018Worked in international teams to develop climate-positive business solutions. Focused on sustainability strategy, entrepreneurship, and systems innovation through hands-on workshops and real-world challenges.
Certifications
- Human-Centered StrategyIDEO U2024
- UX Management: Strategy and TacticsInteraction Design Foundation (IxDF)2024