Teresa Santos Coelho
About Teresa Santos Coelho
Teresa Santos Coelho is a UX Architect with extensive experience in user experience design and research. She has worked in various roles across Europe, including positions at Kindred Group plc and AKQA, and holds multiple Master's degrees in Human Computer Interaction and Design.
Work at Kindred Group
Teresa Santos Coelho has been employed at Kindred Group plc as a UX Architect since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience through design and research methodologies. Her work contributes to the development of user-centered products within the organization, which operates in the online gaming and betting industry.
Education and Expertise
Teresa holds multiple Master of Science (MSc) degrees in Human Computer Interaction and Design. She studied at EIT Digital Academy from 2016 to 2018, Università degli Studi di Trento from 2017 to 2018, and Universiteit Twente from 2016 to 2018. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in user experience design, research methodologies, and interaction design principles.
Background
Teresa Santos Coelho has a diverse professional background that includes roles in education and research. She worked as a Violin Teacher at Fundação Salesianos in Lisbon from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Scientific Initiation Researcher at INOV INESC INOVAÇÃO for 11 months in 2016. Her experience spans various countries, including Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
Professional Experience
In addition to her current roles at Kindred Group and AKQA as a Product Designer since 2021, Teresa has held several positions that enhance her expertise in UX design. She worked as a UX Designer Intern at Fondazione Bruno Kessler from 2017 to 2018, a UX Researcher at lastminute.com from 2018 to 2019, and a Teaching Assistant at Universiteit Twente from 2016 to 2017.
Musical Education
Teresa has a background in music, having studied Violin at Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa, where she achieved a Music Conservatory degree from 2003 to 2013. This musical training complements her design skills, contributing to her creative approach in user experience design.