SYSTEMS.

SCALE.

EXECUTION.

I help organisations turn complex workflows
into scalable digital products, systems, and operational platforms.
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AI & Multi-tenant
Product Experience
End-to-end
Product Ownership
Workspace representing Fabio Fernandes' approach to product design, combining strategy, systems thinking, craftsmanship and execution.
SaaS & Operational
Systems Design
Strategy + Execution
From Concept to Delivery
Explore Who I am
Workspace representing Fabio Fernandes' approach to product design, combining strategy, systems thinking, craftsmanship and execution.
Services

AREAS OF FOCUS

Supporting organisations with product strategy, UX design, design systems, and scalable digital experiences.

01.
Product Design
02.
UX Strategy
03.
Design Systems
04.
Creative Design
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Turning operational complexity into scalable digital products that users can understand and businesses can grow.

From complex workflows to customer-facing experiences, I focus on creating scalable products that are thoughtful, clear, and built for long-term growth.

Capabilities

Product Strategy
User Experience Design
Workflow Design
SaaS Platforms
AI Experiences
Timeline
Flexible

Helping teams identify opportunities, simplify complexity, and create clear product direction.

Capabilities

Discovery & Research
Journey Mapping
Product Vision
Service Design
Opportunity Identification
Timeline
Flexible

Creating scalable foundations that improve consistency, accessibility, and collaboration across teams.

Capabilities

Design Systems Architecture
Design Tokens
Accessibility
Component Libraries
Documentation
Timeline
Flexible

Supporting businesses with digital design needs beyond core product work, from landing pages to campaigns and content.

Capabilities

Landing Pages
Marketing Assets
Event Visuals
Motion & Animation
Digital Content
Timeline
Flexible
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my approach

I approach every project by balancing business goals, operational needs, user experience, and scalable design thinking.

My process focuses on understanding complexity, creating clarity, and building solutions that are practical, intuitive, and built to evolve.

01.
Understand Complexity

Every product begins with understanding the workflows, users, operational constraints, and business goals behind the experience.

02.
Design Systems, Not Just Screens

I focus on scalable experiences that remain consistent across products, teams, and future growth.

03.
Balance User & Business Needs

The best products solve real user problems while supporting operational and commercial objectives.

04.
Collaborate & Iterate

Strong products emerge through collaboration, testing, iteration, and close alignment with product and engineering teams.

Why Choose Me

01.
Solve Complex Problems

I focus on solving business and operational problems, not just designing interfaces.

02.
Build Scalable Foundations

I create scalable foundations that support long-term product growth and consistency.

03.
Align Teams

I work closely with product managers, engineers, stakeholders, and leadership teams to move ideas into delivery.

04.
Deliver Outcomes

From discovery to implementation, I combine product thinking with hands-on design delivery.

Experience across SaaS, luxury e-commerce, AI platforms, campaigns, and digital product ecosystems.
Testimonials

Words That Matter

Feedback from colleagues, teams, and collaborators across product, UX, operations, and digital projects.

“Fabio combines strong visual design skills with a deep understanding of front-end systems, accessibility, and scalable UX. His approach to design systems created a smoother workflow between design and engineering teams.”

Stavko Chalakov
Software Engineer

“Fabio is a strong design leader with exceptional UX and UI skills. He brings teams together, shares knowledge openly, and consistently contributes to improving both products and collaboration.”

Gonçalo Silva
Senior Product Designer

“Fabio brings passion, innovation, and strategic thinking into every project. His ability to stay ahead of trends while delivering meaningful work makes him a valuable asset to any team.”

Clinton West
Technology & Innovation Director

“Fabio combines leadership, UX expertise, and creative thinking to deliver engaging digital experiences. His collaborative mindset and ability to motivate teams make him a pleasure to work with.”

Aleksandra Rogala-Jacek
Brand Coach
4.9/5.0

“Fabio combines creativity, leadership, and multidisciplinary design skills with an impressive ability to inspire teams and deliver thoughtful digital solutions.”

Mané Branco
Product UX & UI Designer
4.9/5.0

“Fabio brings both technical understanding and creative problem-solving into his work. His ability to bridge design, development, and team collaboration had a strong impact on our workflow and digital experiences.”

Tiago Duarte
Product Designer
4.9/5.0

“Fabio combines strong visual design skills with a deep understanding of front-end systems, accessibility, and scalable UX. His approach to design systems created a smoother workflow between design and engineering teams.”

Stavko Chalakov
Software Engineer

“Fabio is a strong design leader with exceptional UX and UI skills. He brings teams together, shares knowledge openly, and consistently contributes to improving both products and collaboration.”

Gonçalo Silva
Senior Product Designer

“Fabio brings passion, innovation, and strategic thinking into every project. His ability to stay ahead of trends while delivering meaningful work makes him a valuable asset to any team.”

Clinton West
Technology & Innovation Director

“Fabio combines leadership, UX expertise, and creative thinking to deliver engaging digital experiences. His collaborative mindset and ability to motivate teams make him a pleasure to work with.”

Aleksandra Rogala-Jacek
Brand Coach
4.9/5.0

“Fabio combines creativity, leadership, and multidisciplinary design skills with an impressive ability to inspire teams and deliver thoughtful digital solutions.”

Mané Branco
Product UX & UI Designer
4.9/5.0

“Fabio brings both technical understanding and creative problem-solving into his work. His ability to bridge design, development, and team collaboration had a strong impact on our workflow and digital experiences.”

Tiago Duarte
Product Designer
4.9/5.0

Common questions

Find answers to common questions about my process, experience, and approach to digital products and creative work.

News & Insights

Thoughts, ideas, and insights on product design,
systems thinking, UX strategy, AI experiences,
and digital creativity.

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