Joao Simoes

Joao Simoes has a diverse work experience in the field of design and consultancy. Joao is currently serving as the Head of Design at SPREAD GmbH, where they oversee the platform's visualization of product data and connects individuals throughout the product lifecycle. Prior to this, Joao worked at McKinsey & Company as a Lead Product Designer, helping organizations in various sectors achieve their goals. Joao also gained experience as a Senior Experience and Product Design Consultant at UP42 and TIGNUM GMBH, where they provided expertise in designing and improving user experiences. Additionally, Joao worked as a Senior Experience and Product Design Consultant at Idean, AKQA, Neugelb Studios GmbH, GoEuro, and BCG Digital Ventures, contributing to the development of innovative and user-friendly digital products. Joao has a strong background in service design and has worked with prominent companies and organizations to optimize customer experiences and design programs.

Joao Simoes completed their Bachelor's degree in Arts at Colégio de São João de Brito from 1991 to 2006. Joao then pursued a Design degree at IADE from 2006 to 2009. Following this, Joao undertook an Erasmus program in Industrial Design at the University of Ljubljana from 2008 to 2009. Joao later pursued a Masters degree in Product Design at the University School of Design and Engineering of Barcelona from 2010 to 2011.