Meet Dave
A product designer from Manteo, NC, with over 10 years of experience. Combining a developer’s mindset, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, he’s helped IoT, fintech, and e-commerce teams achieve ambitious goals through user-focused design.
he/his/him
Location
Remote
Origin
Portugal
Pronunciation
/Lee•Al/
Experience
10+ years
A champion for human-centered design, Dave is committed to creating inclusive, accessible experiences that resonate with all users. He believes in putting people at the heart of his work, blending empathy with strategy to meet both user needs and business objectives.
Photo courtesy of Clearleft, taken at the Leading Design Conference 2022 in NYC.
User Interface (UI)
User Research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Brainstorming
Design Systems
HTML/CSS
Responsive Design
Mentor and Learning
Product Strategy
Leadership
Design Ops
Dave is a husband, a proud father, and an avid mobile photographer with a keen eye for capturing life’s unforgettable moments.
When he’s not moving moving pixels or researching users, you’ll find him sipping fresh coffee, exploring cutting-edge tech, hiking along beaches and woodland trails, or camping under the stars.
Explore boldly
I push boundaries and explore new ideas to craft user-centered solutions that are both innovative and impactful.
Stewardship vs. ownership
I help connect people and ideas so diverse voices can contribute meaningfully, enabling shared accountability and breakthrough ideas.
Simplify intentionally
I examine complex systems carefully and rebuilding them to create simpler, stronger, and more effective solutions.
Plan ahead
I prioritize forward-thinking and proactive planning, documenting as I go, building scalable yet adaptable frameworks.
Data-driven
I make design decisions by blending quantitative metrics with qualitative insights, to create solutions that are both evidence-driven and deeply human-centered.
Build small, ship fast
I stay resilient with focus on compound growth, accumulated over time through continuous evolution, learning, and improvement at a sustainable pace.
Once a walk-in closet, my 5x8-foot home office is now a compact, purposeful workspace. Every item has its place, and the space is brightened by a few leafy plants. It’s a small but meaningful spot where I focus on design and creativity.
