Paulo De Castro
About Paulo De Castro
Paulo De Castro is a UX Engineer with a diverse background in design, having worked in various roles across multiple companies in Berlin and Portugal. He currently works at Intel 471 and has a strong commitment to mentoring future designers and developers.
Work at Intel 471
Paulo De Castro currently serves as a UX Engineer at Intel 471, a role he has held since 2023. His position is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. At Intel 471, he focuses on user experience design, contributing to the development of solutions that enhance user interaction and satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Design Roles
Paulo De Castro has accumulated extensive experience in various design roles prior to his current position. He worked as a Visual Designer Intern at Visaya from 2018 to 2019 in Berlin, Germany. He then served as a Junior Product Designer at Ziegert EverEstate GmbH for seven months in 2020. Additionally, he held the role of Product Designer at Tourlane for six months in 2022 and worked as a Junior User Interface Designer at Ziegert EverEstate GmbH from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Paulo De Castro has a solid educational foundation in design. He studied at Escola Secundária Dr. João Carlos Celestino Gomes, achieving a High School Graduate status in Furniture Design and Manufacturing from 2006 to 2009. He then obtained a Bachelor's degree in Design from Universidade de Aveiro from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he completed another Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design at Politécnico da Guarda from 2009 to 2012.
Achievements in Design Competitions
Paulo De Castro has received recognition for his design skills through various competitions. He won 1st place at the Glassberries Design Awards in 2015, a notable European Industrial Design contest for university students. He also participated in the Mobile Computing Contest 'Mobility for Future Cities' in 2014, where he secured a 3rd place finish. His performance in this contest led to a 2-month paid internship at Coderhat (now DXNET.io).
Commitment to Mentoring
Paulo De Castro demonstrates a strong commitment to mentoring and sharing knowledge with emerging designers and developers. His dedication to fostering the next generation of talent reflects his belief in the importance of guidance and support in the design community.