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Hello! I'm Adriana Portela, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Sarasota, Florida. I blend digital design with traditional media—sculpting, painting, and lampworking—into cohesive visuals that tell a story. I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at Ringling College of Art and Design, with a passion for color theory and branding. Hi there! I've collaborated with authors and small businesses on logos, book illustrations, and branding assets for signs, merchandise, and posters. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering design guides that help brands stand out while staying true to their voice.…Hello! I'm Adriana Portela, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Sarasota, Florida. I blend digital design with traditional media—sculpting, painting, and lampworking—into cohesive visuals that tell a story. I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at Ringling College of Art and Design, with a passion for color theory and branding. Hi there! I've collaborated with authors and small businesses on logos, book illustrations, and branding assets for signs, merchandise, and posters. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering design guides that help brands stand out while staying true to their voice.

Adriana Portela

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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Hello! I'm Adriana Portela, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Sarasota, Florida. I blend digital design with traditional media—sculpting, painting, and lampworking—into cohesive visuals that tell a story. I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at Ringling College of Art and Design, with a passion for color theory and branding. Hi there! I've collaborated with authors and small businesses on logos, book illustrations, and branding assets for signs, merchandise, and posters. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering design guides that help brands stand out while staying true to their voice.…Hello! I'm Adriana Portela, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Sarasota, Florida. I blend digital design with traditional media—sculpting, painting, and lampworking—into cohesive visuals that tell a story. I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at Ringling College of Art and Design, with a passion for color theory and branding. Hi there! I've collaborated with authors and small businesses on logos, book illustrations, and branding assets for signs, merchandise, and posters. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering design guides that help brands stand out while staying true to their voice.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m Adriana Portela, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Sarasota, Florida. I blend digital design with traditional media—sculpting, painting, and lampworking—into cohesive visuals that tell a story. I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at Ringling College of Art and Design, with a passion for color theory and branding.

Hi there! I’ve collaborated with authors and small businesses on logos, book illustrations, and branding assets for signs, merchandise, and posters. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering design guides that help brands stand out while staying true to their voice.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Book Illustration

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Hornet Works

May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Designed a logo for Damian Portela’s rising business, created a vinyl cut file, and 3 color variants for vinyl decals.

Graphic Designer at Humberto L. Porrata

April 15, 2024 - April 27, 2024

Designed a logo and business card for Dr Humberto Porrata’s new firm for pain care. The logo was placed on exterior signs for the building, as well as on the business card.

Graphic Illustrator at Positopia World Book

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Designed and illustrated approximately 20 fully rendered graphics for children’s book’s rough draft visualization before publishing.

Graphic Illustrator at Unpublished Children’s Book

March 1, 2020 - Present

Collaborated with client during blue sky ideation phase, negotiated adequate number of illustrations to accomplish narrative including scenic and character designs.

Graphic Designer at The Thing About the Ring Book

November 1, 2020 - Present

Worked with author to create ideation draft and single final digital render of a book cover meant to convey a design aimed towards a young adult/teen audience.