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Portrait of Júlia Novaes

Background

Born and raised in São Paulo, I have a background in Graphic Design with a specialization in Illustration.

My work moves between digital and print.

Career

After a decade in design, the last five years as an Art Director, I’ve led visual systems and digital experiences for global brands including

  • Diageo (Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff)
  • Samsung
  • Coca-Cola
  • New Balance
  • Coach

Work that delivered results such as

86%

increase in production speed through generative AI

47%

audience growth on social media (Instagram)

Now

I’m now applying that same foundation to Digital Product Design, bringing hierarchy, consistency, and business-driven thinking into interface design.

I work with

  • Figma
  • UI design
  • Prototyping
  • Components
  • Design systems
  • User flows
  • Product design fundamentals

With recent hands-on training in digital product design, research methodologies, and high-fidelity prototyping.

I’m particularly interested in UI Design, Design Systems, and digital product experiences where visual quality, usability, and scalability come together.

Beyond design

Beyond design, I’m driven by curiosity for different cultures and perspectives.

Time spent living in Paris shaped how I see and approach design today, with more depth and a broader point of view.

Milestones

  • 2025

    Recognition

    Recognized as Talent Student in Digital Product Design, at Aprender Design.

  • 2025

    Recognition

    Recognized as Talent Student in Designing Interfaces with Figma, at Aprender Design.

  • 2022

    Exhibition

    Selected for the group exhibition “Contínua” at Luis Maluf Art Gallery, with a visual illustration of my own.

  • 2019

    Selected

    Selected for the Brazilian Graphic Design Biennial (ADG Brasil), an editorial and typography project developed at Anhembi Morumbi University.

Languages

  • Portuguese

    Native

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Intermediate

  • Spanish

    Basic