Antonio Bortone

UX/UI Designer

I turn ideas into digital products that feel clear, useful & alive.

I’m Antonio Bortone, an Italian UX/UI designer based in Portugal, combining product thinking, visual systems, and a technical foundation.

My background

I started in Italy, studying programming and technology. That gave me the technical foundation to understand how digital products work, not just how they look.

First experiments

At 17, I started a small marketing project with a friend. We offered design and marketing services to local businesses. It lasted only a few months because of exams and other commitments, but it was my first real step into the creative world.

Belém Tower in Portugal

A new chapter in Portugal

After finishing school, I chose to begin a new chapter in Portugal. Moving there at 19 taught me to adapt quickly, become more independent, and build a life beyond what was familiar.

Discovering UX/UI

My interest in UX/UI began after I watched a video. Something clicked. I started learning through courses, tutorials, and constant practice, exploring how to connect design, usability, and product thinking.

From there, I began creating more: interfaces, product ideas, visual systems, and digital experiences. Every project became a way to refine my taste, improve my process, and deepen my understanding of people.

In my spare time

Most of the time, you’ll find me at the gym, reading, drawing, taking photos, or travelling.

Antonio traveling in Venice

Education

My studies

01

I.I.S. Marconi Latina

Information Technology

2018–2023

Courses

My courses

01

Google

UX Design Specialization

July 2025

I learned the fundamentals of user experience design, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and creating user-centered digital products.

02

Google

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

September 2025

I learned the foundations of digital marketing and e-commerce, including SEO, social media, email marketing, customer journeys, campaign planning, and online sales strategies.