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About: 

Education:

2022 - Master in Audiovisual Communication and Multimedia at IADE, Lisbon. Master dissertation title: “Process of Character Design for Animated Films: an Analysis of Elderly Characters”

2020 - Bachelor’s Degree in Global Design at IADE, Lisbon 2017 - IELTS “International English Language Testing System” 2015 - Finished secondary school at Escola Artística António Arroio in the Communication Design course, Lisbon

2003 - 2011 - Studied English at Cambridge School in Lisbon, obtaining the First Certificate Level

Courses & Workshops:

2023 - Character Creation Workshop with Cesar Vergara, IDEA Academy, Rome

2018 - Illustration course at Nextart “Instituto de Creatividade de Artes e Novas Tecnologias”, Lisbon
2016 - Drawing course at Royal Drawing School, London
2016 - Lettering workshop at Restart “Instituto de Criatividade de Artes e Novas Tecnologias”, Lisbon

2015 - Fashion Design course at NABA “Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti, Milan
2014 - Graphic Design course at UAL “Central Saint Martins - University of Arts London ”

Professional Experience:

2023 - Freelancer Illustrator & Graphic Designer
2022 - 2023 - Children Book llustrator at Cordel de Prata, Lisbon
2018 - 2022 - Freelancer Illustrator & Graphic Designer, Lisbon 2019 - saleswoman at “A Loja do Gato Preto”, Lisbon
2018 - Children monitor for recreational tours at GDBP “Grupo Desportivo do Banco de Portugal”
2016 - 2018 - Professional projects as a designer: Wodify “Fitness & Gym Management Platform”; Via Tecla “Soluções Informáticas e Comunicações”; Polo Cultural das Gaivotas “Centro de Criação Artística”; Limiar Instituiton “Associação de Cooperação e Desenvolvimento”; Biosurfit “Diagnóstico Medico Inovador” and at Teatro Maria Matos