Pedro Canhenha
About Pedro Canhenha
Pedro Canhenha is the Director of Enterprise Software Product Design at UnitedLex, with extensive experience in UI/UX design and a background in multimedia and business administration.
Work at UnitedLex
Pedro Canhenha serves as the Director of Enterprise Software Product Design at UnitedLex, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he defines design deliverables and artifacts across multiple platforms. His work focuses on enhancing user experience and ensuring that design processes are integrated effectively with development teams. He has also amplified design literacy across diverse teams and established patterns for UI copy across a product suite.
Previous Experience in UI/UX Design
Prior to his current role, Pedro Canhenha held various positions in UI/UX design. He worked as a Senior UI/UX Designer at PGi from 2013 to 2014 and as a UX Lead at Bridge2 Solutions from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a UX Creative Director at Travel Syndication Technology from 2014 to 2015 and at Anthem, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. His experience includes building robust design systems with a focus on accessibility, compliance, and localization.
Educational Background and Certifications
Pedro Canhenha has a diverse educational background in design and technology. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Évora from 1993 to 1997. He also studied Multimedia Design and Electronic Arts at Fundação Oliveira Martins, achieving a Post Degree. Additionally, he has completed various certifications in design tools and methodologies, including Adobe InDesign, Apple Final Cut, and Dreamweaver PHP.
Contributions to Design Processes
Pedro Canhenha has made significant contributions to design processes within organizations. He established effective service design processes through standardization and innovation integration. He implemented Lean UX design processes, including user research and competitive analysis, and led pilot application exercises in innovation labs. His work has focused on integrating design processes with platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI.
Mentorship and Thought Leadership
Pedro Canhenha has actively mentored designers and shaped career paths within design groups. He has run ideation and incubation workshops with multiple stakeholders globally. Additionally, he has extensively written on topics related to design, innovation, and process improvement, contributing to the broader discourse in the field. His efforts have included educating and onboarding designers and vendors on internal design processes.