Rafael Cavaquinho

Rafael cavaquinho

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location of Rafael CavaquinhoLisbon Metropolitan Area
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Product Designer @Salsify

  • Education

    • Faculdade de belas-artes da universidade de lisboa

      2019 - 2022
      Master's degree communication design

      Interrupted

    • Faculdade de belas-artes da universidade de lisboa

      2016 - 2019
      Licentiate degree graphic design
  • Experience

    • Mi6 marketing & design

      Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
      Digital designer

      I conceptualized and executed digital design solutions for well-known customers in the entertainment industry. These solutions not only captured attention but also enhanced user engagement and boosted their platforms.

    • Rife magazine

      Mar 2020 - Sept 2021
      Co-founder and editor

      As a member of a design collective, I conceptualized the user experience and interface of the magazine’s online platform. I also played a significant role in creating a distinct visual identity for a magazine that evolved with each issue.In addition, I managed the magazine's online presence, utilizing social media and other digital platforms to increase website traffic and attract relevant collaborators.Furthermore, I authored articles for each issue and designed accompanying graphics that gathered acclaim from readers and external media outlets, including Elephant Magazine, Collide 24, Slanted Magazine and Form Magazine Show less

    • Hitachi vantara

      Jul 2020 - Mar 2022
      Product designer

      I worked closely with stakeholders to ensure that design goals are aligned with the business and user requirements providing artifacts such as research reports, wireframes and prototypes. I have also integrated an internal design operations team to simplify processes and create useful resources for the design team.Additionally, I advocated for an accessibility education initiative that was based on WCAG and A11Y standards. I worked on strategies to seamlessly integrate best practices into the workflows of designers and developers. Show less

    • Talkdesk

      Mar 2022 - Jan 2024
      Product designer

      My main goal is to improve our user and team management capabilities, specifically for enterprise customers. I am also focused on increasing the adoption of our product by creating self-service options. The ultimate aim is to simplify processes, decrease the workload of our support team, and give our users more control.Right now, I am working on creating an innovative no-code/low-code solution. These solutions are meant to empower our non-technical users, allowing them to personalize their Talkdesk workspace based on their specific needs and improve their workflow. Show less

    • Salsify

      Jan 2024 - now
      Senior product designer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Discoveries: building the right thing

      Nielsen norman group
    • Workshop: intro to html & css

      Le wagon
      Nov 2018
    • Product manager foundations

      One month pm
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Workshop: design the user experience of the internet of things

      Faculdade de belas-artes da universidade de lisboa
      May 2019
    • Workshop: intro to javascript

      Le wagon
      Nov 2018