
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.
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.
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.
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.
Awards
FCSH-Santander 'Best Business Idea Award'
Finalist team & Honorable mention
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
BA in Communication & Publishing
UFRJ • 2016
Last Experience
Product Designer
Critical TechWorks • Feb 2025 - Current
Ladies that UX Lisbon • Oct 2025 - Jan 2026
Product Designer
Miles in the Sky • Jan 2024 - Jan 2025
UX/UI Mobile Designer
Bryj Technologies • Aug 2023 - Dez 2023 (fixed-term role)
Product Designer
Freelance • Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
Product Designer Trainee
OLX Group • Jul 2022 - Jan 2023 (fixed-term role)
UX/UI Designer
Intuitivo • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
Communication Specialist & UX Designer
Instituto Superior Técnico • Feb 2019 - Aug 2021
Fun facts
Ceramics Hobby
I love to create ceramics pieces.
Brazilian Carnival Passionate
I sew costumes for myself and my friends for street carnival
I’ve written a Book
It's a children's book called Sonacirema.