Olá! I’m Maria, a curious and passionate brand designer, based in Portugal and available worldwide.

With a decade of experience and a master degree in Communication Design, I have worked with agencies and brands in different business areas — including one of the world’s Big Four consulting firms — improving their visual communication in all media.

Currently with my studio, I specialise in brand design, helping businesses making their positive impact in the world.

I believe and work in a 4-day workweek model for some years now.

I'm passionate about:

  • changing the way we work and live

  • discussing education, mental health, motherhood, equality, justice and financial literacy

  • learning, teaching, inspiring


I also teach Graphic Design at the university, and I’m often invited to give lectures, mentoring sessions and workshops in schools, museums and other institutions.

I love to make people smile through my handmade art. I make type-inspired paintings, and build ceramic pieces that can actually be used with my husband and my father-in-law.

When I’m not working, I travel a lot with my husband and my two kids, and spend time with my family and friends.

Maria, the owner of the branding studio, smiling confidently

They trusted me


Publications, articles, interviews:

  • 6 freelance questions you should be asking yourself | published in Fleurish Freelance | 2023

  • Article about how I built my career after a burnout | published in Pursue the Passion | 2022

  • Interview & article with my experience with 4 day week, in Publico newspaper | 2022

  • Article on my academic and professional path | published in ESCS | 2020

  • Blog post on my lettering work | published in Belle's Living Blog | 2020

  • Book on Responsible Graphic Design (featured work) | published in Behance | 2019

  • Article on my master thesis educational book | published in Cordas | p. 36-40 | 2018

Speaking, teaching & other invitations: