Two decades of experience creating digital products that connect people and technology. Design for global brands, startups, and large-scale events, blending creativity with strategic thinking to deliver meaningful results.

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