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UXPA Portugal

Lisboa, Portugal

Employment & SkillsEducation
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Profile last updated: September 24, 2026

About

UXPA Portugal is a non-profit association based in Lisboa, Portugal working on employment & skills, education.

UXPA Portugal is the Portuguese chapter of UXPA International, a non-profit association supporting professionals who research, design and evaluate user experiences. It works to build a community of practice for UX professionals in Portugal, advocates for the value of UX in industry and with the broader public, and runs mentorship, career support, education, outreach and research activities, including the State of UX in Portugal survey and report. Its membership offers free and paid tiers, with discounts on events, tools and training provided by affiliated companies. The association also runs events such as talks, workshops, networking sessions and World Usability Day activities, and promotes diversity and inclusion in the UX field.

Location

Lisboa, Portugal

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Local chapter of UXPA International

Legal name

UXPA Portugal

Focus areas

UXUser experienceCommunity of practiceMentorshipProfessional developmentAdvocacy

Languages

ENPT

Causes & programmes

Causes

Employment & SkillsEducation

Works for

Students

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCapacity buildingCommunity programmesVolunteer programmesResearch

Programmes

Mentorship Program

Employment & Skills · Portugal

Pairs UX professionals and students (mentees) with mentors based on their needs, interests and expertise areas, in cohorts.

State of UX in Portugal survey

Research · Portugal

Survey of UX professionals in Portugal, analysed in a report covering demographics, salaries, benefits, professional development, challenges and support needs.

Individual Career Advisory

Employment & Skills · Portugal

Individual career advice for UX professionals.

UX Accreditation Program

Education · Portugal

Accreditation programme for UX professionals in Portugal.

Countries of operation

Portugal

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

MembershipVolunteerSponsorshipCorporate partnershipDonate

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

UXPA International

Partnerships

Deeploy, Tangível, DesignFAO, Hatch Conference, Porto Tech Hub Association, Ladies that UX Porto

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