My name is Débora but I prefer people to call me Debbie. I was born in Porto, Portugal, but I expend my life traveling around the world.
I am passionate about graphic design/illustration with a variety of skills developed during my last 6/7 years as a professional.
I am specialized in branding and illustration but I also work as a UX/UI designer, photography, marketing, and creating content for social media.
My passion for photography makes me see the details of the world in a different way that gives inspiration for my jobs.
I am always looking for new and exciting design roles. If you are looking for an artist with my set of skills don’t hesitate to send me an email at debora@enlaceartdesign.com
Solving problems is a work that fascinating me since I started to study design. Since that time I love working in a team and being a leader.
As my work is 90% remote, my communication and self-motivation are my strongest soft skills.
I am adaptable to any project and I am also always available to travel.
Experience
Graphic Designer / Illustrator Freelance
Jan. 2017 – at the moment
Graphic Designer
Lidexgroup 1998 – Company
Mar. 2015 – Jan. 2017
Industrial Designer
JSM – Company with ESEIG (School of Management and Industrial Studies)
Oct. 2013 – Feb. 2014
Product Designer
Noviente – company
Merchandising projecto in collaboration with the school Artística Soares dos Reis and the company Noviente for the association Joãozinho of the Hospital S. João in Oporto.
Design studies + Visual studies + Information technology + Design in context + Communication and Marketing + Digital production + Industrial Design + Processes and Materials + Visualization + Design Management + Research Project
General Competences
Competences relevant to design brief/project: The ability to analyse a problem / follow a theme resolution, the ability to realise / visualise ideas and to develop these into an appropriate solution and the ability to communicate ideas through oral and other forms of presentation.
The ability to understand Design in terms of both contemporary practice and historical context.
The ability to acquire a working methodology that supports both individual effort and group / collaborative work.
Specific Competences
The capacity to use a variety of techniques, methods and media (electronic and manual) in order to arrive at an appropriate design solution (relative to design brief or exercise).
The ability to manipulate a variety of elements (text and image, form and surface etc.) in order to develop a concept and to explore a number of possibilities.
The ability to progress and develop an idea or concept through the production of visuals, maquettes, production ready artwork, and / or prototypes.
The ability to use appropriate language and terminology in order to fully discuss and negotiate your ideas with other designers and with clients etc.
The ability to use «new» digital technologies alongside more tradicional and manual methods in order to fully explore an idea or a concept.
The ability to organise an exhabition of finished work, through participation in planning and production meetings.
The ability to adapt to changes within a design brief and to be able to work to exact specifications and other production requirements.
2011 – 2014
High School – Artistic Specialized: Product Designer
