Hugo Filipe Costa
About Hugo Filipe Costa
Hugo Filipe Costa is the Head of Product Design at Screenloop, where he has worked since 2021. With over a decade of experience in product design management, he specializes in user-centric experiences and the development of SaaS and PaaS products.
Current Role at Screenloop
Hugo Filipe Costa serves as the Head of Product Design at Screenloop, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on shaping user-centric experiences and steering design strategy. His leadership emphasizes the development of robust and seamless Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) products, ensuring that user needs are at the forefront of the design process.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current role, Hugo held various positions in product design. He worked at Talkdesk as a Product Design Manager for 10 months in 2021, following a year as Lead Product Designer from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Talkdesk also included a role as Senior Product Designer from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he was a User Experience Designer at Webspectator Corporation from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Hugo Filipe Costa has a Master's degree in Design Management from IADE, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Audiovisual and Multimedia from Escola Superior de Comunicação Social, achieved between 2011 and 2014. His academic background supports his specialization in user-centric design and design strategy.
Mentorship and Leadership in Design
Hugo actively mentors young and aspiring designers, leveraging his extensive experience in design management. He cultivates seamless cross-functional collaboration within design teams, guiding them to achieve successful outcomes in product design. His decade-long experience in the field has equipped him with the skills to lead top-tier design teams effectively.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Hugo's early career includes roles such as Interaction Designer at Euro RSCG 4D from 2009 to 2010, Creative Director / UX Lead at Goody from 2010 to 2012, and Interaction / UX Designer at Meios & Publicidade in 2010. He also worked as a Teacher at TheStarter from 2022 to 2023, further contributing to the design community.