Joao Gil ^Studio

Crafting Experiences - Design Solutions

Joao Gil, is an experience-led product designer working across Digital, Physical and Virtual Products, Spaces, and Brands. Using User Centred Design methodologies, aiming at delivering thoughtful products — and craft meaningful experiences.

My practice thrives within a multidisciplinary environment; by designing, collaborating, and questioning the stakeholders involved to deliver not just products — but a deeply insightful process to create strategic experiences that offer cutting-edge solutions for both business and users.

My rich background in diverse disciplines, from Fine-Art, Illustration, Craft, Industrial Design, Product Design and User Experience that guarantees a holistic approach to thinking and making.

Originally from Portugal, I relocated to London to take the Central Saint Martins Masters programme in Industrial Design in 2016. During this period I have also worked with DESIS Network and the Socially Responsive Design and Innovation Hub towards delivering social innovation through Human Centred Design.

Later, I joined the design duo KRAM / WEISSHAAR, “the vanguard of the next generation of digital designers” (FORM magazine) where projects span from software development to process design, from product design to architecture. During this I have worked in the vanishing line between the digital and the physical.

Finally, established myself has a consultant and started working for startups and bigger clients in London, helping them design, refine and scale their products and services.

Having experience working on a wide range of innovation projects including Virtual Reality, Smart Devices - Furniture and Cycling Navigators, SaaS Websites, Mobile and TV Apps.

Selected clients include Blubel, Lifecake, World Press Photo and Canon EU.

Currently I am located in Lisbon,  delivering custom experiences for  businesses in the creative industries, designing brands, websites,  editorial and delivering strategic and design consultancy, and looking for exciting opportunities (Hybrid or Remote).