Kristine Balta

Junior UX/UI and Product Designer in Porto

Kristine Balta

Junior UX/UI and Product Designer in Porto

Bringing coordination, systems thinking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration from architecture into user-centered digital product design.

My professional journey at a glance:

  • July 2025: Completed a comprehensive UX/UI course at EDIT in Porto. (Curious why? Read more here.)
  • 2025: Managing my own renovation projects in Porto, blending design and problem-solving.
  • 2015: Graduated from Riga Technical University with a B.Arch in Architecture.
  • 10 years: Lived and practiced as an architect in Portugal, honing my creative and technical skills.

I thrive on solving problems and approaching challenges creatively, always aiming to deliver meaningful and high-quality work.

Not-so-relevant but fun facts:

  • Spain was the foreign country I visited at 20, and where I spent my Erasmus Exchange year.
  • Passionate about storytelling - I have written multiple blogs and am currently sharing insights on Substack.
  • I’ve traveled to 30+ countries, trekked at an altitude above 4000m in Morocco, andhitchhiked across Spain and Portugal for 40 consecutive days.
  • I lead walking tours in Porto, and have had over 200+ tours in 4 years, with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
  • I love the outdoors, photography, cycling, and I dance Forró!

Let’s connect!

If any of this resonates with you, let's grab a coffee and exchange some ideas!

You can also download my CV here.

  • Education
    • Edit, Porto