PhD candidate at the Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon. Since 2020, he has been a collaborating researcher at the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (CIAUD). His research, grounded in an interaction design perspective, proposes a conceptual model to explore how design can contribute to the enhancement of periurban territories and the dynamisation of local communities. The model also provides a framework for future research and initiatives at the intersection of design, territory, and community. He holds a degree in graphic design from ESAD.CR and worked for several years as art director at Máxima magazine, where he developed the visual identity for various editorial projects. He currently teaches multimedia at Cidadela High School in Cascais.