Sean Valadao Duarte is a multi-disciplinary creative based in Lisboa, Portugal (formerly Sydney, Australia), with a primary focus on UX and product design. He has worked across the full spectrum of the UX process—from research and ideation through to prototyping and final execution—bringing a thoughtful, problem-solving mindset to every project. His approach is rooted in creating intuitive, user-centered experiences that align business goals with human needs. Sean has created products for brands like Exceptional ALIEN, Sportsbet, Novvi, Venues NSW, McGrath, Constantinople, Trovio, Optimize Mind Performance (OMP) and Powershop, helping them design experiences that are not only functional but also creatively compelling.

In addition to UX, Sean’s practice spans Graphic Design, Art Direction, Motion Graphics, and Sound Design. He has developed brand identities, logos, websites, prototypes, and content across a range of industries and artistic collaborations. His design style is influenced by minimalism, brutalism, and bold uses of colour and texture—favouring spatial compositions that balance playfulness with structured chaos. He strives for simplicity and refinement, always leaving space to explore the strange and unknown.

As co-founder of Foil Studio, a boutique web design agency, Sean specialises in crafting bespoke websites for small businesses and creatives—where thoughtful UX meets distinctive visual design.

Qualifications:

UX/UI Design @ Academy Xi (2021)
Awards School Graduate (2020)
BFA in Photomedia @ UNSW (2012)
BA in History & Philosophy @ UNSW (2007)

CV available upon request.

Contact:
svaladaoduarte@gmail.com
Socials:
LinkedIn
Instagram

Web:
Foil Studio

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