
Bruno O. Barros
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Toptal member since August 27, 2018
Bruno is an experienced UI/UX and product designer with over 10 years in the field. Specializing in user-centered design, he excels in creating intuitive interfaces and solving complex challenges through design, enhancing both user satisfaction and business outcomes.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Director of Design
Enzyme
- Led the creation of a new design system and completely reimagined the app's navigation, focusing on a thorough analysis of the app's existing framework. This resulted in a more sophisticated, user-centric eQMS, elevating the user experience.
- Addressed the challenge of users having to hop between sections by designing a system where users could perform tasks on the same page. This streamlined approach improved information retrieval and task completion efficiency.
- Recognized the complexity of managing extensive documentation and created a more familiar interface for document control. The redesigned file browser aligned with common workflows and well-known design patterns, simplifying the user experience.
- Ensured transparency in decision-making processes by integrating a discussion board within contextual slide-overs. This promoted active collaboration and informed team decisions, creating a cohesive and effective working environment.
- Tackled the challenge of Enzyme's extensive custom settings by focusing on clarity and ease of navigation. The reorganization of these settings simplified the user journey and enhanced the efficiency of customizing the eQMS to meet specific needs.
Senior Product Designer
Loyal
- Collaborated on creating a pharmaceutical brand people love—one of Loyal's north stars. Acted as part of the creative team.
- Built an entire design system for the user-facing platform Loyal released for some of its scientific studies.
- Explored multiple UX and UI directions for tools and platforms for Loyal scientific studies and clinical trial participants.
- Collaborated on the design of the most public-facing Loyal website, including its home page.
- Raised $27 million in a Khosla Ventures funding round during my tenure at Loyal.
Product Designer
Mission
- Joined the team involved in the creation of Mission's new member platform.
- Designed a full design system for Mission's new member platform, including all visual and user experience assets for the product.
- Designed a variety of marketing-related assets, including landing page assets and email templates.
- Collaborated on product-level strategy decisions related to the overall user experience.
Product Designer
Bus.com
- Designed an entire design system, including all the product's visual and user experience assets.
- Created user flows and wireframes for new product features.
- Designed a variety of marketing-related assets, including landing pages and the main home page.
- Collaborated on all product-level strategy decisions related to the overall user experience.
- Helped Bus.com scale to $8.8 million in revenue during my tenure.
Founder, Lead Designer
Ilustre Design
- Designed user interface and user experience for iOS, Android, desktop, and mobile web environments.
- Worked on multiple corporate brand design projects for many clients.
- Collaborated on a variety of projects that required illustration skills.
- Involved in various stages in a product's development, from napkin sketches to public companies.
- Worked as the project manager for a range of projects and led both design and development teams.
Lead UI/UX Designer
CareCloud
- Worked as the lead UI/UX designer of CareCloud's Breeze app for iOS, Android, and web. Spent two years designing complex user flows and interfaces.
- Contributed to the UI/UX design of the new CareCloud Electronic Health Record system, which is still a work in progress.
- Led an entire design team that worked on multiple CareCloud products simultaneously.
- Worked on marketing materials and landing pages for CareCloud products. CareCloud's Breeze app now boasts a 4.7-star rating in the App Store.
Senior UI/UX Designer
Astroid
- Worked remotely as the lead UI/UX designer in multiple products for various clients.
- Designed apps for iOS, Android, and web in a very collaborative environment with other designers.
- Met with clients in person and remotely via communication tools, like Zoom and Skype.
- Worked on complex products that required a deep understanding of who the users are.
UI/UX Designer
Gaudium
- Designed apps for companies like Fiat, HSBC, Skoob, Oi Telecom, and Band TV.
- Led all ongoing UI/UX-related projects at the time.
- Worked with a range of clients, focusing on mobile apps and web design.
Education
Master's Degree in Design
PUC-Rio - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Universidade Tiradentes - Aracaju, Brazil
Skills
Tools
Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Zeplin, Adobe Creative Suite, Flinto, Principle, Framer Prototyping
Platforms
Mobile, Figma, iOS, Android, Web, WordPress, MacOS
Industry Expertise
Healthcare, Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Food
Other
Prototyping, Healthcare Management Systems, Mobile App Design, Medical Applications, Wireframing, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web App Design, Web App UI, App UI, UX Design, Visual Design, Product Design, Logo Design, Icon Sets, UI Design, Style Guides, Icon Design, Design Systems, Style Sheets, Style Kits, Mobile Web Design, Desktop Web Design, Design, Iconography, Biotechnology, Responsive, Mobile Design, SaaS, B2B, Dashboards, App Design, Dashboard Design, SaaS Design, Mobile UI, Prototype, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Websites, iOS App Design, Responsive UI, Blog Design, Mobile UI Design, Mockups, UI Components, UI Prototyping, Software as a Service (SaaS), Layout, Web UX Design, Service Design, Electronic Health Records (EHR), User Experience (UX), Branding, App UX, Web App UX, Responsive Design, Graphic Design, Brand Guidelines, Public Transportation, Mobile UX, Agile Sprints, Information Architecture (IA), Brand Design, A/B Testing, Enterprise, Design Leadership, eCommerce, UI Templates, Desktop App Design, Data Visualization, Feature Prioritization, Marketplaces, Messaging, Search, Gaming, User Flows, Illustration, Airport Transportation, Network Design, Networking, Web Development, Discovery Workshops, User Journeys
Experience
- Visual Design - 17 years
- Prototyping - 14 years
- Icon Design - 11 years
- UI Design - 11 years
- Web Design - 9 years
- Product Design - 8 years
- Style Guides - 7 years
- Figma - 3 years
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