Hello! I am Juliana Pires, a graphic designer focused on branding and editorial design, with a passion for storytelling and illustration, and a growing interest in art direction.
Through my academic journey, I explored different design fields, from product to environmental design, graphic identities and visual storytelling across print and digital formats. This reinforced my belief that design is much more than aesthetics and function—it is a tool for making a meaningful and responsible impact on the world—and that's what I try to do with my work.
As a creative and curious person, I'm keen to learn something new everyday. When I'm not designing, you might find me reading, knitting, gardening, enjoying a drink with friends, or perhaps trying to do it all at the same time.
HARD SKILLS
Graphic and Editorial Design, Branding, Illustration, Motion
SOFT SKILLS
Creativity, Responsibility, Empathy, Critical thinking, Teamwork, Communication
EXPERIENCE
2021 . today
Freelance . Currently working for Porto Ambiente and the Porto Climate Pact
2022 . Apr to Dec
Freelance Graphic Designer at Renegade Insurance . Remote
2019 . 2021
Internship and Junior Designer at Arxi, Digital Solutions . Leiria, Portugal
EDUCATION
2021 . 2024
Master in Graphic Design and Editorial Projects from University of Porto . Fbaup
2016 . 2019
Graduation in Design from University of Lisbon . Faul
2013 . 2016
Design, Ceramics and Sculpture Course . Csm Fatima
PARTICIPATIONS
2024 . May
Design commit 2024 . Presentation of the article'Design Awareness: A Collaborative Initiative for Climate Change Engagement in Porto' . Contribution for the book 'Design and Industry: Scenarios for Sustainable Futures' by Taylor and Francis
⤷ This smile is a version of the many I’ve draw over the years on my notebooks, journals, shopping lists, books… It's a quiet reminder to myself to stay positive and keep going.
a.juliana.pires@gmail.com