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It's nice to meet you.

I'm Joana Duarte, a Product Designer passionate about simplifying complexity and creating intuitive, impactful digital products.

I specialize in complex digital products and enterprise platforms, combining user research, systems thinking, and data-informed decision-making to design scalable experiences that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.

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At Critical TechWorks, I design enterprise solutions for the BMW Group, focusing on complex workflows, data-intensive interfaces, and scalable UX/UI solutions. I work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to turn complex challenges into clear, consistent, and user-centered experiences.

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Throughout my career, I’ve worked with global companies and international teams across automotive, retail, education, and mobility. I’m passionate about continuous learning, collaboration, and sharing knowledge with the design community.

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Outside of work, you’ll find me playing board games, making ceramics, discovering cafés for a good chai latte, listening to Nova MPB or Samba, or spending time with cats.

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Awards


FCSH-Santander 'Best Business Idea Award' 

Finalist team & Honorable mention

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40º Intercom Best Project

Winner Book

Education


NN/g UX Certified

Nielsen Norman Group • 2026

 

Master in New Media & Web 

Universidade NOVA de Lisboa • 2021


Ideation & Business plan Certification

Universidade NOVA de Lisboa • 2020

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BA in Communication & Publishing

UFRJ • 2016

Last Experience

 

Product Designer

Critical TechWorks • Feb 2025 - Current

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UX/UI Design Mentor

Ladies that UX Lisbon • Oct 2025 - Jan 2026

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Product Designer

Miles in the Sky • Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

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UX/UI Mobile Designer
Bryj Technologies • Aug 2023 - Dez 2023 (fixed-term role)

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Product Designer
Freelance • Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

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Product Designer Trainee
OLX Group • Jul 2022 - Jan 2023 (fixed-term role)

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​UX/UI Designer

Intuitivo • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

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Communication Specialist & UX Designer
Instituto Superior Técnico • Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

Fun facts

 

Ceramics Hobby
I love to create ceramics pieces.

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Brazilian Carnival Passionate
I sew costumes for myself and my friends for street carnival

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I’ve written a Book
It's a children's book called Sonacirema.

I’ve done projects with

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Recommendations

I had the pleasure of mentoring Joana during her internship at OLX Group. From the start, she stood out for her proactiveness and curiosity in learning about our product and our company's design processes. She consistently took initiative in her tasks and was not afraid to ask questions to improve her understanding and skills. Her positive attitude and willingness to learn made her a valuable asset to the team, and I believe she has a bright future ahead."

Francisco Medina Walker, Head of Product Design @ OLX Group

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