Gustavo Albuquerque
@gustavoalbuquerque1
UX/Product Designer focused on ethical, human-centered digital experiences and accessibility.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a UX/Product Designer with a Master in Interaction Design who specializes in ethical design, dark patterns, usability, and research. I blend user research, prototyping and testing with strong visual and interaction skills (Figma, motion and prototyping) to create accessible, human-centred digital experiences.
My master’s thesis produced Deception Inc., a board game that reveals deceptive UX practices and demonstrates my skills in research-driven design, behavioral insight, and hands-on prototyping. I seek EU-based remote roles in accessibility, education, and ethical product design where I can apply my research, testing and user-centred process to meaningful projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UX/Product Designer
Independent / Academic Project
Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)
Designed and prototyped Deception Inc., a master's thesis board game that reveals dark patterns and tests user decision-making by combining physical gameplay with phone-based mini-games.
Restaurant Server
Monsanto Café
Sep 2023 - Feb 2024 (5 months)
Provided high-volume front-of-house service at a busy café, improving customer satisfaction through timely service and attention to detail during peak shifts.
NBService Design Intern
Novo Banco
Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)
Contributed to service design initiatives, assisted research and prototyping activities, and supported cross-functional teams to improve customer journeys during a summer internship.
Retail Salesworker
Supermercado Centro Comercial da Boa-Hora
Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)
Managed deli, ready-to-eat meal, and pastry sections in a high-traffic supermarket, maintaining product quality and serving customers efficiently to support daily sales targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FLFaculdade de Arquitetura - Universidade de Lisboa
Master in Interaction Design, Interaction Design
2023 - 2025
Activities and societies: Master’s thesis: Deception Inc., a board game exploring deceptive UX practices and their effects on user behavior.
Master in Interaction Design focusing on ethical design, dark patterns, usability, and user research completed between 2023 and 2025.
IADE
Postgraduate Degree in Web UX/UI Design, Web UX/UI Design
2022 - 2023
Postgraduate program in Web UX/UI Design completed from January 2022 to May 2023 focused on practical UX and UI skills.
FHFaculdade de Motricidade Humana
Bachelor in Ergonomics, Ergonomics
2018 - 2021
Bachelor degree emphasizing ergonomics and human factors completed between 2018 and 2021.
Escola Secundária de Pedro Nunes
High School Diploma, Economics
2016 - 2018
High school diploma with a focus in economics completed from 2016 to 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
coubes.itch.io/deception-incJob categories
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