BÁRBARA TEIXEIRA • GRAPHIC&DIGITAL DESIGNER
I’m passionate about creating visual communication and researching design expressions for forthcoming media. I work collaboratively, creatively, and flexibly within multidisciplinary teams and I think it is of most importance to work close to people with different backgrounds and fields of knowledge. I have a background in brand design and advertising and special interests in information design and the development of visualization systems for complex data information.
I’ve worked/collaborated in projects for Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Universidade de Aveiro, London College of Fashion, Lisbon Architecture Trienal, Berardo Museum, Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações, ModaLisboa, Lisbon City Council, Hemeroteca Municipal, Portuguese Librarian Association, Portuguese Industrial Association, among others.
EXPERIENCE
January 2011 – Present
Researcher at Interactive Media Group, FCT – Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Working together with IMG, Informatics Engineering Department, developing graphic user interfaces for various media, such as mobile applications, gestural and multi-touch systems. Creating innovative experiences mediated by technology in human-computer interaction, user experience and contextual awareness.
January 2010 – August 2010
Artist in residence at Aveiro University
Artist in residence under the DGArtes Residence Network Programme: Experimentation | Art, Science and Technology, to engage an artistic and experimental project developed under a scientific research environment. The residence took place at University of Aveiro, Physics Department.
January 2009 – December 2009
Junior Digital and Interaction Designer at NearInteraction
• Creating visual NUI designs for interactive media, such as multi-touch surfaces, that embody product/service function and brand, including production screen layouts, color palettes, typography, user interface elements, buttons, icons, etc
• Translating high-level objectives and concepts into interaction flows, information diagrams and storyboards
• Research and concept development concerning interactive solutions and creative new media strategies
June 2008 – September 2008
Intern at Brandia Central
• Working with portuguese brands such as Banif Bank in a variety of print materials, in-store advertising and stationery.
January 2008 – June 2008
Junior Creative at BBDO Portugal
• Hired as Intern and later promoted to junior creative. Working with a variety of portuguese brands such as BES (Espirito Santo Bank), Porto Sandeman Wines, Jumbo Retail Stores and Galp Energy in press campaigns and below-the-line advertising.
January 2005 – Present
Freelance Designer at Barbara’s Bazaar
• Freelance design, branding and corporate identity, editorial and book layout, video editing and motion graphics for a variety of clients.
RECOGNITION
Project of the Year 2008 – BPI Bank/Faculty of Fine Arts Award
Communication Design Category, Exemplar!Kit Project, 2008
Best Video – CUF/Barreiro City Hall Award
Industrial Heritage Category, 2008
SKILLS
• Print-based communication design
• Strong information visualization, information diagrams and storyboards
• Interface visuals, NUI layout and design
• Video editing and post production
• Verbal and written skills
Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Final Cut
EDUCATION
2001 – 2007
University of Lisbon – Faculty of Fine Arts
BA, Communication Design
2004 – 2005
University of Granada – Faculty of Fine Arts
BA, Editorial Design and Infographics
2006 – 2007
ETIC – Technical School of Image and Communication
Multimedia Design
