Orlando Dantas
Product Design & Visual Storytelling
Hi there! Grounded in 2+ years as a Product Designer & Design Lead at Ford, I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Digital & Interaction Design at Politecnico di Milano. Based in Milan, Italy.
Available for work.
About me.
I specialize in physical-digital interactions, emerging tech, and visual systems. My work bridges rigorous UX research with creative direction, creating end-to-end product experiences across automotive, smart wearables, and interactive media. Recently, I’ve collaborated with industry leaders like EssilorLuxottica on wearable concepts while exploring embodied design at Politecnico di Milano.
9y
Design experience
4y
Product Design & Tech
3
Academic Degrees
4
Awards & Publications
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Services.
1.
Product Design & UX Strategy
End-to-end product design
Cross-platform UI design (Web, Mobile, TV & HMI)
Physical & digital interfaces
Design systems & component libraries
User research & user testing
2.
Prototyping & Emerging Tech
High-fidelity & interactive prototyping
Physical-digital integration
Smart Wearables, Embodied Interaction & IoT
3D visualization & immersive environments
AI-assisted design workflows
3.
Visual Storytelling
Creative & visual direction
Design guidelines & visual asset creation
Narrative design & visual communication
Concept presentation & media production
Experience.
Product designer & Design lead
Ford Motor Company
2022 — 2024
Led cross-functional design initiatives from research to delivery. Bridged physical-digital products, vehicle concepts, dashboards, and immersive environments for global teams.
Independent Designer
Saal Works
2022 — Present
Executing end-to-end digital platforms, e-commerce, and UX architecture. Directing product communication, visual content, and digital media for private clients.
Art Director
Telazul & Blend Growth
2017 — 2022
Designed brand identity systems, graphic design, and digital marketing campaigns. Led visual direction and creative content across multi-platform projects.
Creative Producer
IFBA, UFBA & Community Initiatives
2014 — 2021
Produced art exhibitions, educational projects, and audiovisual content. Supported design extension programs and cross-cultural volunteer work (AIESEC Colombia).
Featured Awards & Key Works.
LinkedIn Testimonials.
Carlos Borges
Supervisor, Ford South America
"Orlando is a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic. He is a valuable asset to any team and I have no doubt he will excel in his future endeavors."
Dolly Kirubavathi
OTA Lead, Ford North America
"Orlando is very detail oriented and is a great team player by sharing his knowledge about the latest trends in the industry. He does create an exciting team atmosphere through his creativity in his solutions."
Catharina Ramos
UX Design Lead, Ford SA
"A multi-faceted designer with a wide range of technical skills, but also behavioral ones. Orlando has a keen eye for design, is engaged, committed, studious, organized, and gets along very well with the team. Having Orlando on the team is synonymous with high-quality deliveries."
Halohana Costa
UX Designer, Ford SA
"Among the standout aspects of his skills is his communication, which is carried out in an assertive and objective manner. In addition, his ability to manage projects and resolve conflicts is evident."
