Thaís Santos
About Thaís Santos
Thaís Santos is a Sr Designer at TomTom, based in Amsterdam, with extensive experience in design leadership and UX/UI consulting across various companies in Europe and Brazil.
Current Role at TomTom
Thaís Santos currently serves as a Sr Designer at TomTom, located in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Since 2023, she has been leading the evolution and maintenance of TomTom's Automotive Design System. In this capacity, she collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the consistent application of design language across various platforms. Thaís also provides analysis of collected metrics to enhance the adoption of TomTom's design system, thereby fostering a culture of innovation.
Previous Experience at ‹div›RIOTS
Prior to her current role, Thaís Santos worked as the Design Lead at ‹div›RIOTS in the Amsterdam Area from 2021 to 2023. During her time there, she played a pivotal role in leading design initiatives and managing design teams. Her work focused on delivering high-quality designs and strategies that aligned with the company's goals and client expectations.
Background in UX and Web Design
Thaís Santos has a robust background in UX and web design. She served as a UX Design Engineer at Backbase between 2019 and 2021, and as a Design Ops Lead for six months in 2021. Additionally, her role as a Web Development Consultant at INV Digital Production from 2018 to 2021 in London further solidified her expertise. She has also held positions as a Web Designer/Developer at Pillar Project, a UX/UI Consultant at 4BIS Innovations, and a Web Designer at eyeOpen.
Early Career and Freelancing
Thaís began her career as a Technical Web Designer at Mobile Connectivity from 2013 to 2015 in the Amsterdam Area. She also worked as a Freelancer at seats2meet in The Hague Area for two months in 2013. Her early experience includes a role as a Designer and Language Coach at Global Sapiens Academy in Florianópolis, Brazil, from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Thaís Santos pursued her studies at multiple institutions. She studied User Experience for Product Design at Universidade de Aveiro, achieving a Half-Year Scholarship in 2011. She earned a degree in Industrial and Product Design from Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Santa Catarina - IFSC, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she participated in an exchange program at Monument Mountain Regional High School through Rotary International from 2003 to 2004.