Author Archives: João A. Costa
Renato Amaral
Renato Amaral is a portuguese graphic and communication designer that has recently concluded the MA in Communication Design and New Media in FBAUL. Illustration is another one of his main interests, and after Barcelona is now based in Lisbon. > www.behance.net/portfoliorenato
Renato Amaral
Renato Amaral is a portuguese graphic and communication designer that has recently concluded the MA in Communication Design and New Media in FBAUL. Illustration is another one of his main interests, and after Barcelona is now based in Lisbon. > www.behance.net/portfoliorenato
Luís Rodrigues
Luís Rodrigues (1985) is a portuguese graphic designer, graduated in Communication Design in 2008 by the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. His main specialties are brand identities and print design. He is also passionate about about
Luís Rodrigues
Luís Rodrigues (1985) is a portuguese graphic designer, graduated in Communication Design in 2008 by the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. His main specialties are brand identities and print design. He is also passionate about about
Mauro Matos
Mauro Matos (1986),is a Portuguese Designer, graduate in Escola Superior de Artes e Design das Caldas da Rainha (Esad). Since my childhood I had always had a special attraction in drawing and since then I knew my future would be
Mauro Matos
Mauro Matos (1986),is a Portuguese Designer, graduate in Escola Superior de Artes e Design das Caldas da Rainha (Esad). Since my childhood I had always had a special attraction in drawing and since then I knew my future would be
ODYSSEY
BRAND STATEMENT Odyssey stands as a heteronym of José Ferreira as a designer. His methodology in experimental or commercial work values and builds from scratch intangible (to think) and tangible (to do) communication systems, further calibrating their use according to
ODYSSEY
BRAND STATEMENT Odyssey stands as a heteronym of José Ferreira as a designer. His methodology in experimental or commercial work values and builds from scratch intangible (to think) and tangible (to do) communication systems, further calibrating their use according to
Halfstudio
Halfstudio is a Lisbon based graphic design studio. The studio was founded in 2010 by Emanuel Barreira and Mariana Branco. We are focused on book design, identity, lettering, type design, packaging and webdesign. http://www.halfstudio.net
Halfstudio
Halfstudio is a Lisbon based graphic design studio. The studio was founded in 2010 by Emanuel Barreira and Mariana Branco. We are focused on book design, identity, lettering, type design, packaging and webdesign. http://www.halfstudio.net
Hugo Costa
Hugo Costa is a communication designer from Lisbon who, ever since 2004, has been developing projects on different design areas, such as branding, re-branding, editorial design, signage, packaging, webdesign, stands and graphic conceptions for exhibitions, vehicles decoration, among other… > Hugo Costa’s website
Hugo Costa
Hugo Costa is a communication designer from Lisbon who, ever since 2004, has been developing projects on different design areas, such as branding, re-branding, editorial design, signage, packaging, webdesign, stands and graphic conceptions for exhibitions, vehicles decoration, among other… > Hugo Costa’s website
Dialectica
Dialectica Studio is a small, focused, design driven, creative boutique from Lisbon, founded by visual artist Carlos Matias. Dialectica Studio provides design services to fashion, the arts and all media sectors. Dialectica is multidisciplinary design studio that loves typography, illustration,
Dialectica
Dialectica Studio is a small, focused, design driven, creative boutique from Lisbon, founded by visual artist Carlos Matias. Dialectica Studio provides design services to fashion, the arts and all media sectors. Dialectica is multidisciplinary design studio that loves typography, illustration,
Doopla Designers Collective
Doopla Designers Collective is a creator of image and concept for innovative, visionary and futuristic minds. Website http://www.dooplacollective.com Sketch screen http://www.dooplacollective.com/diary.html
Doopla Designers Collective
Doopla Designers Collective is a creator of image and concept for innovative, visionary and futuristic minds. Website http://www.dooplacollective.com Sketch screen http://www.dooplacollective.com/diary.html
FIBA + FEB Design for Esquio Mountain Reserve
Concept: Simplicity is not only a matter of aesthetic value, it’s a moral value too. The absence of unnecessary graphic features as well as using low-impact, non-toxic, sustainably produced or recycled materials, builds a fair relation between these local natural
FIBA + FEB Design for Esquio Mountain Reserve
Concept: Simplicity is not only a matter of aesthetic value, it’s a moral value too. The absence of unnecessary graphic features as well as using low-impact, non-toxic, sustainably produced or recycled materials, builds a fair relation between these local natural
Vasco Vicente
Vasco Vicente is a graphic designer from Portugal currently based in Amsterdam. He moved to Netherlands after being selected one of the artists to join the Kennedys program. At the moment he’s working at Wieden+Kennedy > Vasco’s website
Vasco Vicente
Vasco Vicente is a graphic designer from Portugal currently based in Amsterdam. He moved to Netherlands after being selected one of the artists to join the Kennedys program. At the moment he’s working at Wieden+Kennedy > Vasco’s website
Sérgio Alves
An emerging young designer based in the city of Porto, northern Portugal. Sergio’s designs are not limited to a specific school or idea, but rather often based on art&craft or use of organic materials within the design process. Each project
Sérgio Alves
An emerging young designer based in the city of Porto, northern Portugal. Sergio’s designs are not limited to a specific school or idea, but rather often based on art&craft or use of organic materials within the design process. Each project
Raquel Pinto
Raquel Pinto is a portuguese graphic designer currently living and working in Lisbon. Between self-iniciated projects and commissions, she works with and for a variety of clients in the cultural sphere and elsewhere. > r-f-m-p website
Raquel Pinto
Raquel Pinto is a portuguese graphic designer currently living and working in Lisbon. Between self-iniciated projects and commissions, she works with and for a variety of clients in the cultural sphere and elsewhere. > r-f-m-p website
MR SPOQUI FAMILY MAGAZINE
MR SPOQUI FAMILY MAGAZINE “We are four siblings, three girls and one boy. We have lived in Chile, but now we are in Portugal, with half of our family. Our names and ages are: – Amanda Baeza, 21 years old.
MR SPOQUI FAMILY MAGAZINE
MR SPOQUI FAMILY MAGAZINE “We are four siblings, three girls and one boy. We have lived in Chile, but now we are in Portugal, with half of our family. Our names and ages are: – Amanda Baeza, 21 years old.
“Várias Faces do Design” Talks
More info on http://www.esg.pt/
Ar.Co/ World Communication Day ’12
Celebrando-se no dia 27 de Abril de cada ano, o World Graphics Day foi criado em 1991 pelo Icograda (International Council of Graphic Design Associations). Em 2012, a designação foi alterada para World Communication Design Day. Os alunos do 3º
Ar.Co/ World Communication Day ’12
Celebrando-se no dia 27 de Abril de cada ano, o World Graphics Day foi criado em 1991 pelo Icograda (International Council of Graphic Design Associations). Em 2012, a designação foi alterada para World Communication Design Day. Os alunos do 3º
esad world graphics day 2012
20 images x 20 seconds x 30 designers at ESAD celebrating the the world day of the world graphics day. The world graphics day will be celebrated on friday, 27th of April and it will be organized by ESAD (Escola
esad world graphics day 2012
20 images x 20 seconds x 30 designers at ESAD celebrating the the world day of the world graphics day. The world graphics day will be celebrated on friday, 27th of April and it will be organized by ESAD (Escola
Designer of the month
Este é o nosso primeiro desafio! Esta é mais uma iniciativa que a nossa plataforma desenvolveu para divulgar e mostrar o talento e a qualidade do design nacional. Todos os meses vamos destacar e dar a conhecer o trabalho desenvolvido
Designer of the month
Este é o nosso primeiro desafio! Esta é mais uma iniciativa que a nossa plataforma desenvolveu para divulgar e mostrar o talento e a qualidade do design nacional. Todos os meses vamos destacar e dar a conhecer o trabalho desenvolvido
Feira de Publicação Independente
Dia 6 e 7 de Abril, realiza-se a 3ª edição da Feira de Publicação Independente, desta vez na Galeria Dama Aflita, e com a colaboração da Lovers & Lollypops. Nesta edição, o evento sai da Faculdade de Belas Artes, passa
Feira de Publicação Independente
Dia 6 e 7 de Abril, realiza-se a 3ª edição da Feira de Publicação Independente, desta vez na Galeria Dama Aflita, e com a colaboração da Lovers & Lollypops. Nesta edição, o evento sai da Faculdade de Belas Artes, passa
thisislove
thisislove is a Lisbon based multidisciplinary design studio focused on communication design and experimental media projects. thisislove works in collaboration with visual artists, architects, art curators, fashion designers, photographers, marketing strategists and many other individual talents. thisislove is Joana Areal,
thisislove
thisislove is a Lisbon based multidisciplinary design studio focused on communication design and experimental media projects. thisislove works in collaboration with visual artists, architects, art curators, fashion designers, photographers, marketing strategists and many other individual talents. thisislove is Joana Areal,
This is Pacifica/ Porto Hub 2011
The Redbull Music Academy (RBMA) represents the strength of the culture of original music and returned in 2011 to Porto, after in 2009 and 2010 have been at Lx Factory in Lisbon. Brief Develop the image and communication for the
This is Pacifica/ Porto Hub 2011
The Redbull Music Academy (RBMA) represents the strength of the culture of original music and returned in 2011 to Porto, after in 2009 and 2010 have been at Lx Factory in Lisbon. Brief Develop the image and communication for the
Cristiana Couceiro
“I am a freelance illustrator, working and living in Lisbon, Portugal. I have been making collages since I was a kid. I used to sit on the floor and tear up magazines for hours, joining pieces of paper of different
Cristiana Couceiro
“I am a freelance illustrator, working and living in Lisbon, Portugal. I have been making collages since I was a kid. I used to sit on the floor and tear up magazines for hours, joining pieces of paper of different
Vivóeusébio
Vivóeusébio is a design collective, based in Lisbon, founded in 2006. It has developed work in various areas of Communication Design, with particular focus on editorial and print design projects – books, magazines, posters, flyers, etc. >website
Vivóeusébio
Vivóeusébio is a design collective, based in Lisbon, founded in 2006. It has developed work in various areas of Communication Design, with particular focus on editorial and print design projects – books, magazines, posters, flyers, etc. >website
Nelson Vassalo
Designer de comunicação de 25 anos do Barreiro, intermitentemente ligado a Lisboa, mas com passagem profissional por Hamburgo, Luanda e recentemente regressado de Nova Iorque, procuro na impermanência uma maneira empírica de abranger melhor a realidade e não me deixar
Nelson Vassalo
Designer de comunicação de 25 anos do Barreiro, intermitentemente ligado a Lisboa, mas com passagem profissional por Hamburgo, Luanda e recentemente regressado de Nova Iorque, procuro na impermanência uma maneira empírica de abranger melhor a realidade e não me deixar
Camera Obscura
CAMERA OBSCURA is a personal project developed by Lisa Moura. “With an idea and some vanity, this occupational therapy and somewhat vitaminic treatment of the last few months materializes now into something apparently more consistent. Through photographic experiments and lots
Camera Obscura
CAMERA OBSCURA is a personal project developed by Lisa Moura. “With an idea and some vanity, this occupational therapy and somewhat vitaminic treatment of the last few months materializes now into something apparently more consistent. Through photographic experiments and lots
Graphic Thought Facility Lecture
Back in January, Laurence King Publishers hosted a lecture by Thomas Heatherwick, and now, in the second of the series, Graphic Thought Facility will be sharing their knowledge with a design-hungry audience. The London-based design consultancy has worked on projects
Graphic Thought Facility Lecture
Back in January, Laurence King Publishers hosted a lecture by Thomas Heatherwick, and now, in the second of the series, Graphic Thought Facility will be sharing their knowledge with a design-hungry audience. The London-based design consultancy has worked on projects
Pentagram’s Pearce and Ramchandani brand Hong Kong retail development
Pentagram partners Harry Pearce and Naresh Ramchandani have created an identity for the newly renamed Landmark shopping complex in Hong Kong. Owned by Hong Kong Land, Landmark is one of four luxury retail and office complexes joined by a system
Pentagram’s Pearce and Ramchandani brand Hong Kong retail development
Pentagram partners Harry Pearce and Naresh Ramchandani have created an identity for the newly renamed Landmark shopping complex in Hong Kong. Owned by Hong Kong Land, Landmark is one of four luxury retail and office complexes joined by a system
PEJENE 2012
O PEJENE – Programa de Estágios de Jovens Estudantes do Ensino Superior nas Empresas – is an internship programme for students from all the academic areas who are attending the last or the penultimate year of the higher school. It is
PEJENE 2012
O PEJENE – Programa de Estágios de Jovens Estudantes do Ensino Superior nas Empresas – is an internship programme for students from all the academic areas who are attending the last or the penultimate year of the higher school. It is
FABRICA | Mobile Museum
The MOBILE MUSEUM is a travelling museum, with contents contributed by people from all over the world (thats you). We welcome contributions from different backgrounds. Whether you are an artist, designer, illustrator, photographer or other practitioner, we want to hear
FABRICA | Mobile Museum
The MOBILE MUSEUM is a travelling museum, with contents contributed by people from all over the world (thats you). We welcome contributions from different backgrounds. Whether you are an artist, designer, illustrator, photographer or other practitioner, we want to hear
PA/PER VIEW
PA/PER VIEW art book fair brings together +/- 40 leading artist book publishers. Leave your laptop behind and come and browse amongst the finest titles of these consistent players of the printed word and image.
PA/PER VIEW
PA/PER VIEW art book fair brings together +/- 40 leading artist book publishers. Leave your laptop behind and come and browse amongst the finest titles of these consistent players of the printed word and image.
Form follows taste
After 3 years of development, Manu Kumar (artist and architect) and Stefan Gandl of Neubau Berlin are gearing up to give the first visual insight to a new frozen popsicle called “Nuna”.
Form follows taste
After 3 years of development, Manu Kumar (artist and architect) and Stefan Gandl of Neubau Berlin are gearing up to give the first visual insight to a new frozen popsicle called “Nuna”.
Design a cover for PlayStation’s Access Magazine!
Winner takes home a Sony DSLR with start-up lenses, a Sony NEX-7 Compact Camera and a brand new PS Vita with start-up games! > link to the contest website
Design a cover for PlayStation’s Access Magazine!
Winner takes home a Sony DSLR with start-up lenses, a Sony NEX-7 Compact Camera and a brand new PS Vita with start-up games! > link to the contest website
Rui Vieira joins AKQA
AKQA Amsterdam has appointed Rui Vieira to the role of Creative Director. Azorean-born Vieira worked at Fullsix Group in Lisbon. Before he worked on brands like McDonald’s, AXE, Playstation, and the popular portugese beer Superbock. Vieira is also known for
Rui Vieira joins AKQA
AKQA Amsterdam has appointed Rui Vieira to the role of Creative Director. Azorean-born Vieira worked at Fullsix Group in Lisbon. Before he worked on brands like McDonald’s, AXE, Playstation, and the popular portugese beer Superbock. Vieira is also known for
FBA
What happens when a biologist and a electrical engineering student get together? João Bicker and Alexandre Matos explain the birth and evolution of their studio in Coimbra on an interview for Diário de Notícias. > link to the interview > link
FBA
What happens when a biologist and a electrical engineering student get together? João Bicker and Alexandre Matos explain the birth and evolution of their studio in Coimbra on an interview for Diário de Notícias. > link to the interview > link
The Typography Workshop
World-renowned typographer, designer and letterpress practitioner Alan Kitching will teach a hands-on two day course exploring the details and fundamentals of typography. The course will give each participant an exceptional understanding of typesetting and the art of letterpress printing. >
The Typography Workshop
World-renowned typographer, designer and letterpress practitioner Alan Kitching will teach a hands-on two day course exploring the details and fundamentals of typography. The course will give each participant an exceptional understanding of typesetting and the art of letterpress printing. >
Academia RTP logo got gold
The logo “Academia RTP” just received a gold trophy of Brands of the World 2011. The project, that won on the communication category, was conceived by Santa Fé Associates. “A project representing the new talents in the communication area, requires
Academia RTP logo got gold
The logo “Academia RTP” just received a gold trophy of Brands of the World 2011. The project, that won on the communication category, was conceived by Santa Fé Associates. “A project representing the new talents in the communication area, requires
Mário Moura at Culturgest
Mário Moura will be next friday, 24 February at 18h30 at culturgest for a lecture about a space called Navio Vazio: a small space once a key workshop. > Mário Moura Website
Mário Moura at Culturgest
Mário Moura will be next friday, 24 February at 18h30 at culturgest for a lecture about a space called Navio Vazio: a small space once a key workshop. > Mário Moura Website
National Design Student’s Meeting
The first edition of the National Design Student’s Meeting will occur between 29 March and 1 April. This will be the first national meeting of this type and aims to embrace different disciplines of the design area. The event will
National Design Student’s Meeting
The first edition of the National Design Student’s Meeting will occur between 29 March and 1 April. This will be the first national meeting of this type and aims to embrace different disciplines of the design area. The event will
Eu não sei nada, mas ninguém sabe
“Eu não sei nada, mas ninguém sabe” Workshop of design thinking and creative direction on brand design with Mário Mandacaru — March 17, 2012 9:45AM – 5:00PM Time zone: Europe – Lisbon — Spock Bar Rua de São Bento, 34,
Eu não sei nada, mas ninguém sabe
“Eu não sei nada, mas ninguém sabe” Workshop of design thinking and creative direction on brand design with Mário Mandacaru — March 17, 2012 9:45AM – 5:00PM Time zone: Europe – Lisbon — Spock Bar Rua de São Bento, 34,
Talentosdesign IV edition
A Arte também pode ser sustentável. Madrid irá acolher no próximo outono os 50 projetos mais votados internacionalmente. A Fundação Banco Santander, em colaboração com a Universia, lança a IV Edição de TalentosDesign, um concurso idealizado para promover a criação
Talentosdesign IV edition
A Arte também pode ser sustentável. Madrid irá acolher no próximo outono os 50 projetos mais votados internacionalmente. A Fundação Banco Santander, em colaboração com a Universia, lança a IV Edição de TalentosDesign, um concurso idealizado para promover a criação










