Ruben Ferreira Duarte

Ruben Ferreira Duarte is an experienced professional in the fields of User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and Product Design, currently serving as a Digital Accessibility Specialist at Santander Portugal since July 2022. In addition to this role, Ruben holds positions as Lead Product Designer at both Santander Portugal and Bliss Applications, focusing on the strategic design and development of digital products. Other significant contributions include roles as an Educational Partner at the Interaction Design Foundation and adjunct professor at Escola Superior de Comunicação Social, where Ruben coordinates projects in audiovisual and multimedia master’s programs. Ruben also operates as a trainer across various institutions, including Lisbon Digital School and FLAG, conducting specialized training in UX/UI and Product Design. Formerly, Ruben served as UX Lead Designer at AMA, specializing in digital product development for the public administration. Education credentials include a degree in Multimedia Design from Universidade da Beira Interior and various intensive courses in design thinking and digital education.