about me

I’ve facilitated service design workshops, contributed to European biodesign projects, and delivered strategic communication work for SMEs and public-sector clients.

I’ve facilitated service design workshops, contributed to European biodesign projects, and delivered strategic communication work for SMEs and public-sector clients.

I’ve facilitated service design workshops, contributed to European biodesign projects, and delivered strategic communication work for SMEs and public-sector clients.

My hands-on experience designing a full guest journey for my own hospitality business, along with roles in luxury service and university teaching, strengthens my holistic approach.

My hands-on experience designing a full guest journey for my own hospitality business, along with roles in luxury service and university teaching, strengthens my holistic approach.

My hands-on experience designing a full guest journey for my own hospitality business, along with roles in luxury service and university teaching, strengthens my holistic approach.

I’m now seeking to bring this multidisciplinary perspective to a design agency.

I’m now seeking to bring this multidisciplinary perspective to a design agency.

I’m now seeking to bring this multidisciplinary perspective to a design agency.

my experience

my experience

my experience

Co-owner & Service Experience Lead

Touriga Wine & Dine

Designed a hospitality experience celebrating Portuguese wine culture through education and storytelling.

September 2023 - Present

Co-owner & Service Experience Lead

Touriga Wine & Dine

Designed a hospitality experience celebrating Portuguese wine culture through education and storytelling.

Apr 2025 - Present

Co-owner & Service Experience Lead

Touriga Wine & Dine

Apr 2025 - Present

Service Design Lecturer & Research Fellow

ISMAT

Service design facilitation and European bio-design research with academic and civic partners.

April 2025 - Present

Service Design Lecturer & Research Fellow

ISMAT

Service design facilitation and European bio-design research with academic and civic partners.

Jan 2019 - Present

Service Design Lecturer & Research Fellow

ISMAT

Jan 2019 - Present

Service & Brand Designer (Freelance)

Strategic branding and visual communication for SMEs and public-sector organisations.

January 2019 - Present

Service & Brand Designer (Freelance)

Sep 2023 - Present

Service & Brand Designer (Freelance)

Strategic branding and visual communication for SMEs and public-sector organisations.

Sep 2023 - Present

Luxury Guest Experience Associate

Vila Joya - Home, Restaurant & Spa

Hands-on experience in high-pressure, guest-focused luxury hospitality settings.

July - November 2024

Luxury Guest Experience Associate

Vila Joya - Home, Restaurant & Spa

Jul - Nov 2024

Luxury Guest Experience Associate

Vila Joya - Home, Restaurant & Spa

Hands-on experience in high-pressure, guest-focused luxury hospitality settings.

Jul - Nov 2024

Teaching Assistant - Design for Government

Aalto University

Supported Design for Government course education through coordination and stakeholder facilitation.

January - June 2024

Teaching Assistant - Design for Government

Aalto University

Jan - Jun 2024

Teaching Assistant - Design for Government

Aalto University

Supported Design for Government course education through coordination and stakeholder facilitation.

Jan - Jun 2024

Service Design Intern (Public Sector Innovation)

Lagoa City Hall, Portugal

Proposed and evaluated a City Design Office within a local government context.

March - June 2021

Service Design Intern (Public Sector Innovation)

Lagoa City Hall, Portugal

Mar - Jun 2021

Service Design Intern (Public Sector Innovation)

Lagoa City Hall, Portugal

Proposed and evaluated a City Design Office within a local government context.

Mar - Jun 2021