About
I started my career as an Illustrator and visual designer while studying at NABA, Milan-based Arts Academy, from which I hold a BA in Graphic Design and Art Direction. Since then I've had the pleasure of working with some talented and passionate people, both in studios as well as freelancers, striving for a shared goal in creating the best experience for the end user and clients.
Throughout my experience as a designer, my curiosity has led me into the UX world where, thanks to the Interaction Design Foundation, I could find myself a role where I could focus on making the right questions, instead of the right answers or the pretty pictures.
I am currently working as a user experience designer at EC English, where I am responsible for all phases of the UX process, from leading client design thinking workshops, conducting user research and testing, creative concepting, to information architecture, wireframing and prototyping.
When I'm not designing, you'll find me either outdoors drawing, if the Irish weather allows, or stuffing my face with some delicious food.
Currently learning
“I've been working with Samanta for the last 4 years and she has always showed to be a team player, proactive, ready to accept new challenges, extremely creative and with a great attention to details. We've worked in several projects together and she is easy to adapt to different circumstances and deadlines.”
— Maiana Chamusca
Social Media Manager at EC English Language Centres
“Sam had a continued positive impact on the companies annual multi-lingual brochures which she single handedly managed the design and production of; the design and illustration of our school interiors all over the world, which are unique and the envy of the industry, and more recently the excellent work she has done in the area of UX design on the companies website...” read more
— Allen Venables
Creative Director at EC English Language Centres
Skills
User Research
Rapid Prototyping
Interaction Design
Data Visualisation
Design Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Concept Development
Marketing Strategy
Adobe Creative Suite
Illustration
Visual Design
Curious
