Ms. Jessica Teixeira, University of Porto, Portugal
Ms. Jessica Teixeira is a creative innovator and researcher with a strong background in Communication Design and Multimedia, specializing in Interactive Technologies and Digital Games. Based in Porto, Portugal, she earned her Master’s degree from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto, with a high distinction (18/20). Her interdisciplinary expertise bridges visual communication, emotional design, and digital health technologies. As Creative Director at ebankIT, she led impactful design projects and mentored design teams. Her research explores the integration of Human-Computer Interaction with emotional and cognitive needs, notably addressing dementia care. With awards in visual storytelling and digital design, Jessica’s career demonstrates a seamless blend of artistic excellence and applied research that pushes the boundaries of digital user experiences.
🌍 Professional Profile
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🏆 Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Jessica Teixeira’s suitability for the Best Researcher Award lies in her innovative fusion of design and technology to solve real-world problems. Her Master’s thesis, “Bridging Emotional Design with Mobile Technology: Towards the Needs of Dementia Informal Caregivers,” is a standout contribution to Human-Computer Interaction, reflecting empathetic, user-centered research with practical applications in healthcare. Her work exemplifies how creative technologies can enhance emotional well-being and accessibility. With a track record of leading design innovations in industry and contributing to academic discourse through conference presentations (e.g., HCIST 2024), Jessica merges aesthetics with functionality and social impact. Her ability to translate research into meaningful user experiences makes her an exceptional candidate for recognition as a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary researcher.
🎓 Education
Jessica Teixeira earned her Master’s degree in Multimedia – Interactive Technologies and Digital Games from the University of Porto (2019–2024), graduating with distinction (18/20). Her thesis, titled “Bridging Emotional Design with Mobile Technology: Towards the Needs of Dementia Informal Caregivers,” reflects her strong interdisciplinary approach and was presented at HCIST 2024. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design from the same university (2009–2013), laying the foundation for her expertise in visual communication and digital interfaces. Her academic journey showcases a consistent focus on integrating creativity with emerging technologies to address societal and emotional challenges, making her educational background deeply aligned with current and future digital transformation needs.
💼 Experience
Jessica has over a decade of professional experience in creative direction, UI/UX design, and visual communication. As Creative Director at ebankIT (2018–2024), she led a team that redefined digital interfaces, increasing user engagement by 60%. At Visual Kitchen Agency (2016–2018), she worked on branding and content for high-profile clients including political campaigns and art museums. Her earlier role at Strongstep (2013–2016) included leading UI/UX design for Scraim, a project management platform. Across these roles, Jessica has demonstrated a capacity to blend research, aesthetics, and user experience, driving both innovation and social value through digital platforms. Her leadership in cross-disciplinary teams reflects her skill in turning creative ideas into real-world impact.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Jessica Teixeira’s design and storytelling talents have been recognized nationally and internationally. She was a finalist in the Afortunado Wine Label Contest (2018), where her typography-based wine label was exhibited in Barcelona. Her short animation “A minha vida dava uma sardinha” received an Honorable Mention during the Festas de Lisboa in 2015, celebrating Portuguese cultural identity. She also won 1st Prize in the “Martelinhos de São João” contest (2014) for a creative short film highlighting traditional Porto festivities. These honors reflect her ability to creatively interpret cultural themes and convey meaning through digital media, enhancing public engagement. Her accolades span animation, illustration, and branding—underscoring her excellence across multiple creative platforms.
🔬 Research Focus
Jessica’s research lies at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), emotional design, and digital health, particularly focusing on dementia care. Her Master’s thesis, presented at HCIST 2024, explores how mobile technologies can meet the cognitive and emotional needs of informal caregivers of dementia patients. She investigates how interface design and emotional cues can enhance user experience and psychological comfort. Leveraging tools from communication design, cognitive psychology, and mobile development, Jessica aims to make technology more empathetic and accessible. Her research contributes to Procedia Computer Science and informs the development of inclusive digital health solutions. By focusing on underrepresented users, such as dementia caregivers, her work holds promise for meaningful societal transformation through thoughtful design.
📊 Publication Top Note
Bridging Emotional Design with mobile technology: towards the needs of Dementia informal caregivers