Rui Quinta

Co-Founder and Educator with a focus on Strategic Design and Innovation

Rui Quinta is a multifaceted professional based in Lisbon, Portugal, with extensive experience in innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship.1 He recently announced his new position as Co-Founder and Member of the Board at Transformative Times, starting in December 2023.2

Professional Background

Rui Quinta has a diverse career spanning several roles and organizations:

Education and Lecturing:

Program Director for Systemic Thinking for Innovation at Porto Business School (March 2023 - Present)1
Invited Lecturer for Executive Education in Futures, Strategic Design and Innovation at IDEFE (June 2018 - Present)1
Lecturer in Design Management and Entrepreneurship at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon (March 2018 - Present)1

Entrepreneurship and Leadership:

Co-Founder, Managing Partner, and Creative Director at With Company (February 2015 - Present)1
Co-Founder and Strategic Partner at toyno® (December 2011 - Present)1
Co-Founder of What Would Harry Do?, a creative collective (April 2011 - Present)1

Other Roles:

Board Member at b.creative, an organization focused on creative entrepreneurship (May 2019 - Present)1
Design Thinking Coach at HPI Academy (May 2014 - Present)1

Expertise and Focus

Rui Quinta describes himself as "Shaping conscious organizations for long-lasting impact through branding".3 His work involves combining theoretical and practical approaches to demonstrate how to "Design Bending Futures®" and bring people closer to technology and the future.1

His expertise lies in areas such as strategic design, innovation processes, foresight, and entrepreneurship, particularly in creative and digital fields.1

Recent Developments

In addition to his new role at Transformative Times, Rui Quinta has been actively involved in various projects and initiatives. He recently announced that his company is looking to hire UX Designers, UX Researchers, and UI Designers, indicating ongoing growth and expansion in his professional endeavors.4

Experience

Program Director - Systemic Thinking for Innovation at Porto Business School (March 2023 - Present)

Invited Lecturer - Futures, Strategic Design and Innovation at IDEFE - Executive Education (June 2018 - Present), Lecturer - Design Management and Entrepreneurship at Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa (March 2018 - Present), Co-Founder | Managing Partner | Creative Director at With Company (February 2015 - Present), Board Member at b.creative (May 2019 - Present), Co-Founder and Strategic Partner at toyno® (December 2011 - Present), Design Thinking Coach at HPI Academy (May 2014 - Present), Co-Founder at What Would Harry Do? (April 2011 - Present)