Hey again,
I’m Francisco Barros.

For me, good design starts with a conversation. I like asking questions, understanding what people need, and making complicated things easier to use, without needing a manual.

My background is in product design, so I care about how things work as much as how they look. I’ve also worked in branding, editorial design and multimedia. Today, my focus is on UX/UI and digital products.

I currently work with NATO as a Senior UX/UI Designer and consultant. I’ve also designed for public services, small businesses, learning platforms, and security and border-control systems. In every project, I focus on the people who will use it.

I’ve also led design teams and worked as a product owner. I enjoy helping people work together and making sure everyone understands what we’re building and why.

I founded Mymi, a lighting startup, where we developed a product that won the Oliva Rewind Award from Oliva Creative Factory. Although I was designing a physical product, I had the same goal: to make something people would want to use.

Kanceistudio is the name I use for my personal design work, from products and branding to digital experiences. Earlier in my career, I also worked with Nemus and Boavista Futebol Clube, as well as on freelance projects.