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.
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:
Assistant Professor | Graphic Design & Graphic Communication | Superior School of Communication & Media Studies
Invited Speaker | Welcoming session for the new students | Superior School of Communication & Media Studies
Invited Mentor | ETIC Ideia ‘22 & ‘23 | ETIC School of Technology & Innovation
Invited Host | Modern Calligraphy Workshop | Bordalo Pinheiro Museum
Invited Speaker | Mentoring of AV & Multimedia degree | Superior School of Communication & Media Studies