Thomas Durand
About Thomas Durand
Thomas Durand is a Product Designer at EBANX in Curitiba, Brazil, specializing in user experience design for payment methods in Brazil and Latin America. He has a background in graphic design and UX methodologies, and is fluent in Portuguese and English while studying Japanese.
Work at EBANX
Thomas Durand has been employed at EBANX as a Product Designer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on prototyping ideas and designing user interfaces aimed at enhancing payment methods across Brazil and Latin America. His work involves conducting user profile discoveries and performing market vertical analysis utilizing UX methodologies. This position allows him to apply his design skills to improve user experiences for both merchants and end-users within the payment sector.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at EBANX, Thomas Durand worked as a Designer at Box Brazil Programadora Independente S.A. from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Graphic Designer at Prefeitura Municipal de Porto Alegre from 2017 to 2018. These positions contributed to his design expertise and provided him with valuable experience in various design disciplines.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Durand has a strong educational background in design. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Laureate Education, Inc., completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. He also holds a Specialization Degree in User Experience and User Interface (UX and UI) from Faculdade Unyleya, which he completed from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he has pursued several extension courses, including UX/UI at Design Circuit and Digital Product Design at EBAC - Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas e Tecnologia.
Language Proficiency
Thomas is fluent in both Portuguese and English. He is currently studying Japanese with the goal of achieving JLPT N4 certification. This language proficiency enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments and contributes to his understanding of different user experiences.
Design Philosophy
Thomas Durand is recognized for his empathetic approach to design, which allows him to explore various possibilities and identify optimal solutions for user experience design. His specialization in improving user experiences for merchants and end-users in the payment sector reflects his commitment to creating effective and user-friendly design solutions.