Diogo is a designer with two decades of experience creating digital products that connect people and technology. Has led design for global brands, startups, and large-scale events, blending creativity with strategic thinking to deliver meaningful results. Currently focused on crafting AI-driven and Web3-ready experiences — from usability testing to polished UI — always human, always simple.

Experience

TOKEN2049 (2024–2025)
Design Lead

Bolttech (2016–2024)
Product Design Lead

Hey Digital Ventures (2012–2016)
Lead Designer and Managing Partner

Gema (2007–2012)
Co-Founder and Lead Designer

Portuguese Catholic University (2006–2007)
Designer

Tower Web – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2005–2006)
Web Designer

Doismaisdois (2000–2006)
Founder and Designer

Recognition

The Web Design Index by Content (2006–2009)
Volumes 4, 7, 8, and 9 — Six websites designed by Diogo Melo were selected and published internationally.

ZON Multimedia Innovation Award (2009)
Winner with Jarbas — an experimental “kitchen computer” that simplifies household tasks using multimedia interaction.

Brands

Worked with over 60 clients across web, print, video, and 3D design, including: Sonae, Unicer, Vitalis, Carlsberg, Super Bock, Compal, Grupo Portucel Soporcel, NOS, FujiFilm, Gant, Salsa, and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

Led the North Portugal Tourism Board’s network of 70 interactive shops — from concept to delivery.

Education

Portuguese Catholic University (2000-2005)
Master’s in Digital Arts