Helping others is
my favourite thing
Either generating value for companies or helping designers find their strength,
I’m at my best when I’m collaborating towards a common goal.
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I started working in web design/development around 1998, setting up my web design studio in 2007, later acquired by Surreal (UK) where I was Digital Design Director until 2018.
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Since 2018, I’ve been working in companies that create and deliver great products, for both their users and their clients.
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I’ve also been teaching since 2006, first at a university level at ESAD (PT) and later as the founder of The New Digital School, an international digital design program created in 2016 and still going.
What people in the industry have to say.
“Tiago is a highly motivated and senior design manager. He led a significant transformation of our platform which involved developing and executing a holistic vision that touched nearly every aspect of the business.”
— Jonathan Harclerode, Founder and CEO at Bottlebooks (Germany)
“What an impressive UX/design team: you were all crystal clear, super friendly, always asking the right questions, and with a spot-on tone.”
— Sam Spycher, colleague at Ginetta (Switzerland).
“I experienced Tiago as an exceptional UX/UI designer. His outstanding capabilities in analysing, clarifying, improving and designing processes and user interactions in no time are a great asset. I can highly recommend him.”
— John Kuenzler, founder at Flourister LLC (Switzerland)
What former mentees
have to say.
“After you gave me feedback on my CV and portfolio, I implemented your suggestions and applied for some entry-level UX design job positions, and guess what! Today I signed my contract!”
— Sepideh Mehrbod, mentee
“Tiago has been instrumental in my personal career change. Thanks to TNDS and Tiago’s hands-on approach to learning, I have made an amazing career leap. And even years later I feel like I can always come back to him for advice whenever I need it.”
— Anna Pankin, former student
“TNDS was crucial on my career change, providing close collaborations with tech industry mentors and companies.”
— Miguel Pinto, former student
Come and have a chat
Micro-Consulting
If your product is at a turning point and you need an extra brain to validate your product or UX strategy, come and have a chat.
Happy to help you brainstorm a few ideas or to come up with a quick action plan on what to prioritise next.
Mentoring
If you’re new to Product Design and you’re trying to figure out the theory or the job market, come and have a chat.
I can help you prepare for your next job interview, are able to prove your worth, and that you understand the industry.