Ana Mafalda Henriques is a seasoned design professional currently serving as a Senior Designer at Kurppa Hosk since August 2024, focusing on creating impactful brand transformations. Prior to this role, Ana was a Senior Designer at Essen from August 2021 to August 2024, where the emphasis was on evolving ideas into ambitious brands. Ana's early career includes a tenure as a Communication Designer at Maynard Design Consultancy (October 2016 - August 2021), where the focus was on improving urban environments through design. Additionally, Ana contributed as a Freelance Curation and Communication Designer for the Arts and Humanities Research Council in late 2015, working on a notable event in collaboration with Central Saint Martins. Ana began the design journey as a Design Intern at RMIDS Information Design in 2013, specializing in wayfinding systems. Academically, Ana holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Design from the University of the Arts London and a Licentiate degree in Design from IADE.