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I'm Gonçalo

Founder & Web Designer @ Branco.

I design and build high-performing websites that blend strategy, creativity, and clean development — from sitemap to site launch. I specialize in crafting seamless user experiences, bold UI designs, and fully responsive Webflow websites powered by smart CMS structures, custom animations, and smooth integrations. Whether it’s a booking platform, membership site, or ecommerce experience, I bring it to life with scalable builds, strong SEO, and fast-loading performance. From brand identity to API integration, I cover every detail.

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My Career

I've worked all over the world creating and developing projects for 3 continents (Europe, America and Asia) across 11 different countries.

From consultancy, to agencies and startups, I have with experience working in several environments to many different industries.

Skills

UX Design
SEO
Webflow Expert
Web Design
UI Design
Branding
Graphic Design
Mobile Design

Experience

How My Experience Shaped Who I Am Today
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    Founder & Web Designer
    Branco Web Design • Self-Employed
    2013 - Present
    Portugal • Remote
    Freelance work as a Web Designer since 2013. The brand Branco was created with the goal of representing my professional image dedicated to creating customized Brands, Websites and Mobile Apps.
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    Co-Founder & Web Designer
    Pathfinders - Web Design Agency • Full-time
    Nov 2016 - Dec 2024
    Portugal • Remote
    A team of qualified freelancers co-founded by me. Our mission is to develop creative projects through concept, human interaction, visual communication and technology. We commit ourselves to create custom design solutions, focused on todays’s digital challenges, to promote and increase local and remote businesses growth.
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    UX/UI Designer
    Novabase
    Jan 2014 - Out 2016
    Lisbon, Portugal • On-site
    I had the privilege of working for the largest IT company in Portugal, where I had the opportunity to contribute to a variety of complex IT projects for esteemed clients in the financial, transportation, government, and telecommunications sectors.
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  • Design & Tourism
    Golfauto - Rent a car
    Feb 2011 - Jan 2014
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Creation of digital flyers for online publicity according to the golf season. Offering car rental services to golf tourists in Portugal, the acclaimed World's Best Destination Country for Playing Golf in 2014.
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  • Graphic Designer
    Fine Arts University of Lisbon
    Dec 2011 - Jan 2013
    Lisbon, Portugal
    I worked as a designer in the Image Department of the Student Association at the University. My role involved creating posters, flyers, and various graphic design elements for numerous events hosted by the association.
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Recognitions

Recognition That Shaped My Journey: Awards, Honors & Interviews
  • 2023
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    with Pathfinders
    Award » Awwwards Honorable Mention for Bhout website - View
  • 2022
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    with Pathfinders
    Award » Awwwards Nominee Touch website - View
    Honor » Design Rush featured on 8 Best Engaging and Interactive Website Designs - View
  • 2020
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    with Pathfinders
    Interview » No Time Show Podcast by Tomas Fonseca - View
  • 2019
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    with Pathfinders
    Speakers » No Foot Print Nomads Summit at Nomadism Panel - View
    Honor » Featured on Publico Portugal Online (Life Berlengas App) - View
    Honor » Featured on SAPO (Life Berlengas App) - View
    Honor » Featured on TSF (Life Berlengas App) - View
    Honor » Featured on Ambiente Magazine (Life Berlengas App) - View
  • 2018
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    with Pathfinders
    Honor » Featured on 'Behance UI/UX (Convee App) - View
  • 2017
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    with Pathfinders
    Interview » EDIT - Viajar pelo mundo a trabalhar - View
    Honor » Featured on 'The ArtHunters' post 'A look at the Works of Pathfinders' - View
    Honor » Featured on 'The ArtHunters' post 'The Pathfinders Brand Identity' - View
    Honor » Featured on 'Design Ideas' Web Design Gallery - View
    Honor » Featured on 'Industria Criativa' FB Page - View
  • 2016
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    with Novabase
    Award » Best Digital Workplace at Portugal Digital Awards (GoBanking App) - View
    Honor » Observador Article about 'Innovation' (BancoCTT Abertura de Conta App) - View
  • 2015
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    with Novabase
    Interview » EDIT (inspiring student) - View
    Honor » Featured on 'Forester' - Trends 2015: North American Digital Banking (Wizzio App) - View
    Honor » Featured on 'Finovate Fall' - 5/5 rating at Datamonitor Financial (Wizzio App) - View
  • 2014
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    with Fine Arts University of Lisbon
    Award » Best Idea Contest for the Extracurricular Activities of the Lisbon University (Project - FBAUL Virtual Museum)
    Honor » 25 museus virtuais para visitar a partir do sofá - View
    Honor » Faça uma visita virtual ao Museu de Belas-artes da Universidade de Lisboa - View
  • 2013
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    with Fine Arts University of Lisbon
    Award » Merit Scolarship (Project - Mexe N'Arte App)
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