About
Simone Machado (b. Coimbra, 1998) is a 26-year-old multidisciplinary designer based in Coimbra, Portugal. She’s passionate about designing visually appealing projects that communicate a message in an effective way. Committed to using her skills to make a difference with her creative projects, she focuses on sustainability, environmental well-being and social justice. During her career, she has learned the value of being versatile and adaptable. She’s always willing to accept new challenges and learn new skills to improve her abilities as a designer.
Experience
UX/UI Designer | Ciberbit
April 2025 – Present
• Design and maintain the product’s Design System, ensuring visual consistency and scalability across the platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to deliver intuitive and accessible interfaces.
Graphic Design Workshop Leader | TUMO Coimbra
September 2024 – April 2025
• Prepared and led graphic design workshops that foster creativity and practical skills.
• Developed educational content and curriculum materials for graphic design workshops.
Learning Coach | TUMO Coimbra
September 2023 – September 2024
• Provided personalized guidance to ensure students successfully completed self-learning activities.
• Monitored progress and offered regular feedback to students.
Communication Designer | CTGA
July 2021 – December 2022
• Created visual content for digital and print media.
• Planned and implemented digital marketing campaigns on Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Enhanced website performance through user experience optimization.
Designer | Valditaro
February 2019 – May 2019
• Developed 3D models for lighting products and exhibition stands.
• Improved product aesthetics and functionality through innovative design solutions.
Volunteering
Peer Educator Volunteer Program | CAOJ Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal | 2025
• Participated in a school-based peer education program focused on sexuality education, HIV/AIDS prevention, and substance use awareness, promoting essential life skills.
Graphic Designer | Verdejar d’Ajuda
International Volunteer, Brazil | 2024
• Designed social media templates, ensuring consistent branding across platforms and enhancing the association’s online presence.
• Developed a crowdfunding campaign by creating engaging promotional materials that increased awareness and raised funds for environmental projects.
Graphic Designer | FAO Guinea Ecuatorial
Online Volunteer | 2021
• Designed and developed the Manual para la Implementación de Escuelas de Campo (ECA) for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Education
Erasmus Exchange Program in Furniture Design
Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
September 2018 — February 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design
Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra
September 2016 — July 2019
Licenses & Certifications
Teaching and Training Certification (CCP)
Conclusão – Estudos e Formação | May 2025
Pedagogical and Scientific Training
FPCCSIDA / CAOJ Coimbra | November 2024
UX/UI Design
TheStarter | June 2023 — August 2023
First Aid
Centro Qualifica Comenius | November 2022
Special Needs and Inclusive Education
CEARTE | November 2021 — December 2021
Digital Marketing
CEARTE | September 2019 — December 2019
Photography
CEARTE | September 2019 — October 2019