About - Marcia Gaudencio

This is Marcia's curious corner.

Open to remote freelance work. Previously, at SuperRare, the leading NFT marketplace in the Ethereum Blockchain.

BACKGROUND

My design journey began at 5, I miniaturized food packages, drew tiny logos and even currency for my "doll business". I melted my toys to make new "better"ones.

By 15, I was accepted into a private technical graphic design school, where I learned about offset printing, typesetting, analog photography and fine arts. I explored my art skills to support my education.

After completion, I freelanced as a Graphic Designer and then pursued a BSc in Design and Multimedia to include digital design in my skillset — unwittingly entering Portugal's first program blending AI, Data Science, and Design back in 2009.

I earned a scholarship, contributed to a research lab developing human interaction technology, freelanced, led art workshops, and launched my designer toy brand.

After graduation, I moved to London, gained valuable professional experiences, met and worked with talented individuals, even met some idols.

Besides London & Portugal, I also lived in Mexico, various countries in Asia, and freelanced globally.

TODAY

I've been lucky enough to have had a great variety of experiences across many sectors and digital products, I’ve led and collaborated with matrixed teams, from developers, designers and strategists to researchers and executives, for agencies, start-ups, remotely and in-person, B2C, B2C

In parallel with product and UI/UX design duties, I conduct UI/UX assessments and interviews, implement holistic improvements, QA, and build robust Design Systems using an atomic methodology.

My experience extends to illustration, motion, print, concept development, art direction, branding, advertising, with a solid grasp of social media marketing, SEO, eCommerce and technical analysis. Additional training covers NLP, Color Theory, adv. Biogeometry and adv typography. Recently, I completed a Figma cohort, delved into SAAS with AI, explored spatial design, and integration of 3D into UI/UX environments.

I'm a seasoned design mentor at Design Lab and I frequently work and adapt to the forefront of tech innovation, this versatility allows me to deliver end-to-end projects.

I've been lucky enough to have had a great variety of experiences across many sectors and digital products, I’ve led and collaborated with matrixed teams, from developers, designers and strategists to researchers and executives, for agencies, start-ups, remotely and in-person, B2C, B2C

In parallel with product and UI/UX design duties, I conduct UI/UX assessments and interviews, implement holistic improvements, QA, and build robust Design Systems using an atomic methodology.

My experience extends to illustration, motion, print, concept development, art direction, branding, advertising, with a solid grasp of social media marketing, SEO, eCommerce and technical analysis. Additional training covers NLP, Color Theory, adv. Biogeometry and adv typography. Recently, I completed a Figma cohort, delved into SAAS with AI, explored spatial design, and integration of 3D into UI/UX environments.

I'm a seasoned design mentor at Design Lab and I frequently work and adapt to the forefront of tech innovation, this versatility allows me to deliver end-to-end projects.

Over a decade of experience in digital products including OSI, web3, AI and International freelance.

PHILOSOPHY

My approach is rooted in design-thinking and merges technology literacy, technical skills, and empathy. I believe the intentional use of ratios, shape, motion, colour, and rhythm impacts the human condition and my curiosity lies in designing this impact to be functional, valuable and beautiful.

I believe that we, the workers of the digital world bear a significant moral, ethical and technical responsability for the future, I'm passionate about contributing my share,

OFFLINE

I'm actively freshing up designer toy project, with new designs. Currently moving to Obsidian & Arc, learning airbrushing, getting back to painting and playing piano. I enjoy hiking, plants, stones and topics on self actualisation and healing.

My super power is spotting patterns and opportunities in unlikely systems, it leads me to fascinating discoveries, I continue to engage in coursework and research.

I'm actively freshing up designer toy project, with new designs. Currently moving to Obsidian & Arc, learning airbrushing, getting back to painting and playing piano. I enjoy hiking, plants, stones and topics on self actualisation and healing.

My super power is spotting patterns and opportunities in unlikely systems, it leads me to fascinating discoveries, I continue to engage in coursework and research.

I'm actively freshing up designer toy project, with new designs. Currently moving to Obsidian & Arc, learning airbrushing, getting back to painting and playing piano. I enjoy hiking, plants, stones and topics on self actualisation and healing.

My super power is spotting patterns and opportunities in unlikely systems, it leads me to fascinating discoveries, I continue to engage in coursework and research.

I'm actively freshing up designer toy project, with new designs. Currently moving to Obsidian & Arc, learning airbrushing, getting back to painting and playing piano. I enjoy hiking, plants, stones and topics on self actualisation and healing.

My super power is spotting patterns and opportunities in unlikely systems, it leads me to fascinating discoveries, I continue to engage in coursework and research.

AREAS

Dashboard Design • Service Design • Web3 • Blockchain • AI & Machine Learning • Finance • Legal • Education •
Transport • Energy • Language • Marketplaces • Real Estate • OSI • Advertising
• Marketing • B2B & B2C • CMS •
Communication • Entertainment

Dashboard Design
Service Design
Web3 & Blockchain
AI & Machine Learning
Finance
Legal
Education
Transport
Energy
Language
Marketplaces
Real Estate
OSI
Advertising
Marketing
B2B & B2C
CMS
Communication
Entertainment

Dashboard Design
Service Design
Web3
Blockchain
AI
Machine Learning
Finance
Legal
Education
Transport
Energy
Language
Marketplaces
Real Estate
OSI
Advertising
Marketing
B2B & B2C
Content Management
Communication
Entertainment

Dashboard Design • Service Design • Web3 • Blockchain • AI & Machine Learning • Finance • Legal • Education • Transport • Energy • Language •
Marketplaces • Real Estate • OSI • Advertising • Marketing • B2B & B2C • Content Management • Communication • Entertainment

Dashboard Design • Service Design • Web3 • Blockchain • AI & Machine Learning •
Finance • Legal • Education • Transport •
Energy • Language • Marketplaces • Real Estate •
OSI • Advertising • Marketing • B2B & B2C
• CMS • Communication • Entertainment

SKILLS

Product Design • UI/UX Design • Design Systems • UI/UX Assessment • End-to-End • Research • User Testing • Wire-framing • Prototyping • Branding Typography • Illustration • Micro Interactions • Concept Development • Art Direction

Product Design
UI/UX Design
Design Systems
UI/UX Assessment
End-to-End
Research
User Testing
Wire-framing
Prototyping
Branding
Typography
Illustration
Micro Interactions
Concept Development
Art Direction