About me
Hello, welcome to my portfolio! My name is Isabela and I am from Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. I graduated with honours as an architect and urbanist from the best university in Latin America, University of São Paulo. Currently, I work as an art director for an expanding digital educational company, and in the meantime, I am looking to consolidate my carreer as an UI/UX Designer. I consider myself to be a highly dedicated, communicative and organized person, always willing to learn new things and take on new challenges.
Skills
Here are some of the softwares and languages I know how to use
Academic and Professional Experience
Illustrator
January 2019 - Present
Coruja Sábia
Currently, I am in charge of creating copyrighted illustrations for the company's use in didactic materials and online classes.
Architecture Intern
Febuary 2020 - January 2021
Daniele Giacomeli Architecture and Interiors
For this internship at a local architecture office, I designed internal and external renovations of private residences and stores, as well as developed 3D models in SketchUp for renovation and construction of private homes and stores. I also worked in detailing woodwork design in AutoCAD and SketchUp
Scientific Researcher
September 2017 - September 2019
University of São Paulo
During my graduation, I enrolled in one of my insitute's academic research group. During the time, I've Developed and improved plates made from recycled coffee capsules for use in civil construction, collected material and conducted analysis and laboratory tests at the Civil Construction Laboratory of the Institute of Architecture and Urbanism of São Carlos.
Education
UI/UX Design Specialization
2021 - present
California Institute of the Arts (Calarts)
In this UI/UX specialization couse, I summarized and demonstrated all stages of the UI/UX development process, and reviewed current best practices in UX design to create effective and compelling screen-based experiences for websites or apps. I also completed a series of short exercises, both visual and non-visual, to apply acquired knowledge, from organizing and structuring screen-based content,defining goals and strategy, to creating wireframes and visual mockups. Finally, I produced a digital prototype with simulated functionality, as well as a comprehensive plan for a complex website.
Web Languages and Responsive Design
2021 - present
University of Michigan
This Specialization taught me how to write syntactically correct HTML5 and CSS3, and how to create interactive web experiences with JavaScript. Mastering this range of technologies allowed me to develop this website, that works seamlessly on mobile, tablet, and large screen browsers. During the final project, I was able to develop a professional-quality web portfolio demonstrating my growth as a web developer and my knowledge of accessible web design.
Bachelor Degree in Architecture and Urbanism
2015 - 2021
University of São Paulo
During 5 years and a half, I have dedicated my studies to the Architectural construction area. For the past year, I realized that everything I learned through the course could also be applied in the Web Design area, which always amazed me. My current objective is to develop my skills even further to be able to change my carreer and find myself proffesionaly.
