Liana Hoffmann
strategy meets
creativity.Entrepreneur & Human-Centered
Experience Designer
Empathy. Embracing Ambiguity. Iteration & Testing. Collaboration.
I'm Liana, a User Experience Designer with a creative mind, based on the south coast of Portugal. Before transitioning into UX, I worked as a Project Manager and Team Lead, where I was involved in a €1.8 billion migration project.
During that time, I built an entire remote Migration and B2B Customer Support team from scratch, leading 20 team members located across the globe.
Additionally, I hold a degree in finance, and over the past few years, I have built a thriving community as the owner of Nambin Yoga.
Creation is my passion.
When I'm not designing user experiences, I am still creating spaces as a yoga instructor. Outside of teaching, I find peace in nature, movement, and getting lost in making art. My travels have inspired me to fully express myself in everything I do—both in my career and my personal life. Ultimately, I see my purpose in connecting with people and their needs, using my creativity and passion to deliver solutions that make them feel understood while bringing their visions to life.
My Career.
I leverage a decade of experience leading global teams to create design solutions where logic meets empathy. I don’t just build products; I build sustainable systems that align business goals with the people who use them. Multilingual, culturally adaptable, and driven by the belief that the best results come from seamless, cross-border collaboration.
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Specialized in a Human-Centered Approach to create intuitive, research-backed digital experiences. I manage the end-to-end design lifecycle, leveraging iterative testing and inclusive principles to transform complex problems into seamless, accessible interfaces. By combining data-driven wireframing with strategic design thinking, I bridge the gap between business objectives and user behavior.
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As the founder of Nambin Yoga, I design end-to-end user experiences by merging strategic branding and digital SEO with complex international event logistics. I translate community-focused vision into scalable business growth, delivering high-impact, human-centered journeys for both individual and corporate clients.
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I led remote teams and managed end-to-end digital migrations using JIRA to ensure rigorous quality standards and deadlines. By streamlining back-office operations, overseeing content consistency, and providing strategic client consultancy, I optimized internal workflows and elevated the overall service experience.
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I specialized in health and life insurance, leveraging data management and legal consultation to enhance the client journey. By providing tailored advice and high-touch service, I significantly improved retention and delivered a more personalized user experience.
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I conducted targeted market research on life insurance pricing and products to optimize sales profitability and competitiveness. By supporting key account managers in strategic problem-solving, I strengthened business partner relations and streamlined B2B communication to drive better commercial outcomes.
My Work.
I approach User Experience Design as the perfect intersection of my worlds: the strategic structure of large-scale project management, the empathy of community building, and the flow of creative expression. For me, design is about more than just interfaces—it’s about creating digital spaces where users feel intuitive alignment and genuine connection.
Publication
In my work as a remote Team Lead & Project Manager, I faced challenges when it came to keeping a diverse, global team connected and aligned toward a common goal. In this article, I share the firsthand insights, psychological frameworks, and everyday strategies I've developed at Syde to build a thriving virtual environment. From replacing micromanagement with radical trust to mastering asynchronous communication across time zones, this is a look at how we intentionally shape a lived, positive team culture where everyone can work to their strengths.
How to perform Team Culture in remote working companies?
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am based on the beautiful south coast of Portugal, but I work 100% internationally. Having spent years leading remote global teams across different continents, I am highly experienced in collaborating across borders. No matter where your business is located, we can seamlessly partner together.
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Seamlessly! I am incredibly flexible and accustomed to working with clients in the US, UK, Europe, and beyond. We will establish a communication rhythm that works for both of us, using tools like Notion, Slack, and Zoom to keep our project moving forward without delays.
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It’s my secret superpower! Many designers only focus on how things look. Because I’ve managed a €1.8B migration project and run my own business, I look at your project through a commercial and strategic lens. I design digital experiences that don't just look beautiful, but actually solve complex business problems, streamline your workflows, and convert users.
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Every project is unique, but my approach always follows a proven framework:
Discovery & Strategy: Understanding your business goals, target audience, and project scope.
Research & Wireframing: Mapping out user journeys and creating low-fidelity blueprints.
UI & Prototyping: Bringing the vision to life with elegant visuals, colors, and interactive layouts.
Testing & Handoff: Refining the designs based on feedback and delivering clean, developer-ready assets.
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While my portfolio includes projects in wellness, lifestyle, and e-commerce (like Nambin Yoga and MAYU), my strategic UX background allows me to design for almost any industry. I love diving into complex B2B platforms, digital products, and community-driven platforms. If you have a unique vision, I have the tools to design it.
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Because every project varies in complexity, timelines and pricing are customized. A standard website redesign might take 4 to 6 weeks, while a complex digital product can take longer. After our initial discovery call, I’ll provide a clear, transparent proposal tailored to your specific timeline and budget.
Let’s Work Together
If you're interested in working together, please fill out the form with a few details about your project. I'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.