Subsequently, she pursued research in the field of Communication and Image Technology, culminating in a Master's thesis titled Design as Interface of Contemporary Times.

[6] de Souza e Silva began her professional career in 1999 as a Graphic Designer for the VIP magazine in São Paulo, Brazil.

She then transitioned to academia and was a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Design, Media Arts at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Her research has focused on understanding how the association between technology and urban environments is altering lifestyles, work patterns, and social interactions.

[9] de Souza e Silva has worked on the topic of location-aware mobile technologies which includes GPS-equipped cell phones.

She evaluated that location-based technologies are capable of restructuring communication relationships and social interaction environments in public spaces and have the potential to enhance connection with locations, rather than isolating individuals from their surroundings.