Carla Costa
About Carla Costa
Carla Costa serves as the Lead Product Designer for Native Apps at Kindred Group plc, where she has worked since 2019. With a diverse background in design across various industries, she specializes in enhancing user experiences through innovative product design and advanced design tools.
Work at Kindred Group
Carla Costa has served as the Lead Product Designer for Native Apps at Kindred Group plc since 2019. In this role, she focuses on redesigning and enhancing user experiences for native applications. Her responsibilities include leading design transformations and collaborating with team members to achieve project goals. Based in London, United Kingdom, she has contributed to the company's commitment to delivering innovative gaming solutions.
Education and Expertise
Carla Costa holds a Game Design MA from Kingston University, which she completed in 2018. She also possesses a Pós-Graduação in Stylist/Produção de Moda from Universidade Veiga de Almeida, achieved in 2008, and a Bacharel in Fashion Design from Universidade Salgado de Oliveira, completed in 2007. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in both design and fashion, allowing her to work across various industries including E-commerce, Fashion, and Technology.
Background
Carla Costa began her career as a UI Designer and has progressively developed her UX Design skills. She has worked in various roles, including as a Junior Visual Designer at Accenture and as a Program Manager at Microsoft. Her diverse background includes experience in multiple sectors, such as travel, entertainment, and telecommunications, which has enriched her design perspective and approach.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Carla Costa has been involved in significant design projects that include creating prototypes with advanced features like transitions, motion feedback, and micro-interactions. She has also led design transformations for native products, focusing on improving user experiences. Her work reflects a commitment to pushing the boundaries of product design, particularly in the gambling and sports app industry.
Technical Skills
Carla possesses advanced skills in a variety of design tools essential for modern product design. These tools include Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Zeplin, Invision, Blender, Principle, and Figma. Her comprehensive approach to the design process involves defining project strategies, conducting competitor analysis, and collaborating with researchers to enhance app experiences.