About

Bio

I’m Telmo Julião, a digital Product Designer based in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, where the ocean meets the sun.

I specialise in design systems and solving complex interactions, with accessibility and sustainability as guiding principles. Influenced by zen minimalism, I live by the philosophy of less, but better.

I believe the best products are those where complexity is solved through intentionality. Precise, purposeful, and built to last.

Résumé

Experience

  • Senior Product Designer

    Bliss Applications, Oeiras (Portugal), 2023 – Now

    I'm leading the design strategy for a data-heavy urban IoT platform and built a comprehensive Design System from scratch for a major client. At Bliss, I serve as the DS Community of Practice ambassador, evangelizing internal standards and driving the adoption of scalable patterns. Additionally, I mentor designers to foster a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.

  • Product Designer

    SPREAD.AI, Berlin (Germany), 2023

    I designed product solutions for complex use cases in the automotive industry, including a knowledge graph for BMW (Data Explorer) and a features navigator for Porsche (Feature Assist). Additionally, I was responsible for the planning and implementation of a custom CMS in Webflow for the company website, while managing ongoing design updates across the platform.

  • Product Designer

    Bliss Applications, Oeiras (Portugal), 2022 – 2023

  • Head of Admin Ops & Treasurer

    Plateform, Lisbon (Portugal), 2013 – 2022

    At the largest Portuguese restaurant group, I developed the organization’s end-to-end document management process, utilizing Information Architecture principles to streamline internal workflows across 150 units. My role involved managing over 300 insurance policies and legal licensing operations, alongside serving as Treasurer with responsibility for banking, funding, and payment operations. I also coordinated reception staff and managed corporate event planning.

Education

  • Digital Experience Design

    Postgraduate course, Faculty of Fine Arts — University of Lisbon, Class of 2022

    A specialization course with studies in user-centered design and research, interaction design, user interface design, front-end development, digital marketing, design strategy, design management, and entrepreneurship. This course prepares students to design, build, and launch cutting-edge digital products and services.

  • Graphic Design

    Bachelor's degree, ESAD.CR School of Arts and Design — Polytechnic of Leiria, Class of 2014

    This degree enables graduates to navigate the complex conditions of design problems and prepares them to integrate into projects with an autonomous and entrepreneurial mindset. The curriculum covers studies in design thinking, typography, semiotics, design theory and history, information design, analog and digital photography, interfaces, motion graphics, digital tools, ethics, and project management.

Skills

  • Product Design
  • Interaction Design
  • UI/UX Design
  • Design Systems
  • Information Architecture
  • Prototyping
  • Handoff & Documentation
  • AI Workflows

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