Maria
Filipe
about.
I am a Product Designer and a Master's student in Product, Space, and Interaction Design at IADE.
I believe that Inclusive Design, combined with research, can help create digital experiences that are more accessible, meaningful, and people-centered. My goal is to design products that respond to real needs through empathy, curiosity, and thoughtful problem-solving.
services.
Design is a tool for inclusion.
Good design removes barriers. I create digital products that work for more people, not just the average user.
MY APPROACH
Research, empathy, and iteration.
I ground decisions in user research, validate them through usability testing, and document them in Figma design systems that teams can build on.
CURRENT FOCUS
Accessibility from the first decision.
I design with WCAG 2.2 from the first wireframe, not as a final check, because accessibility is cheaper and better when it shapes the product from the start.
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
My Master's research at IADE investigates how digital platforms can better serve Deaf users, using WCAG 2.2 as a baseline for inclusive interaction design.
Inclusive Interaction Design for Deaf Users in Digital Platforms