Hi, I’m Ricardo Cheferrino do Couto, a Brazilian architect and graphic designer with over two decades of experience creating architectural visualizations, 2D/3D artwork, and teaching. I’ve collaborated on diverse projects—from archviz and interior visualization to branding, apparel graphics, and educational programs—bridging traditional drawing with modern digital workflows. I’m currently focused on freelance graphic design, architecture visualization, and teaching activities that combine creative storytelling with practical design outcomes. I’m based in Brazil but have worked with international clients across the US, New Zealand, Europe, and the islands, delivering visuals for tourism, surfwear, and lifestyle brands. I’m proficient with AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, and I enjoy mentoring others through courses and workshops to spark creativity and practical skills.…

Ricardo Cheferrino do Couto

Hi, I’m Ricardo Cheferrino do Couto, a Brazilian architect and graphic designer with over two decades of experience creating architectural visualizations, 2D/3D artwork, and teaching. I’ve collaborated on diverse projects—from archviz and interior visualization to branding, apparel graphics, and educational programs—bridging traditional drawing with modern digital workflows. I’m currently focused on freelance graphic design, architecture visualization, and teaching activities that combine creative storytelling with practical design outcomes. I’m based in Brazil but have worked with international clients across the US, New Zealand, Europe, and the islands, delivering visuals for tourism, surfwear, and lifestyle brands. I’m proficient with AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, and I enjoy mentoring others through courses and workshops to spark creativity and practical skills.…

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Hi, I’m Ricardo Cheferrino do Couto, a Brazilian architect and graphic designer with over two decades of experience creating architectural visualizations, 2D/3D artwork, and teaching. I’ve collaborated on diverse projects—from archviz and interior visualization to branding, apparel graphics, and educational programs—bridging traditional drawing with modern digital workflows. I’m currently focused on freelance graphic design, architecture visualization, and teaching activities that combine creative storytelling with practical design outcomes.

I’m based in Brazil but have worked with international clients across the US, New Zealand, Europe, and the islands, delivering visuals for tourism, surfwear, and lifestyle brands. I’m proficient with AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, and I enjoy mentoring others through courses and workshops to spark creativity and practical skills.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Architecture Intern at Santa Irreverência Architecture
January 1, 1995 - September 23, 2025
Archvisualization of commercial designs using traditional tools (pencil, ink and colour pen); supported project development and visualization tasks.
Architectural Visualizer at Chicô Gouvêa Architecture
January 1, 2000 - September 23, 2025
On-site measurements; architectural visualization using watercolor and ink; pencil conceptual sketches of architecture and interior designs; plans, cross sections and elevations in AutoCAD; supervised builders on site.
Architectural Visualizer / Estimator at Costa Verde Architecture
January 1, 2006 - September 23, 2025
On-site measurement; archviz using 3Ds Max and Photoshop; pencil sketches; plans, cross sections and elevations in AutoCAD; supervised builders on site.
Visualizations Artist at Archigraph Graphic Presentations
December 1, 2013 - September 23, 2025
Architecture and interior design visualization using 3Ds Max and Photoshop.
Skateboarding Instructor at INEEC. National Institute of Sport, Education and Culture
August 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Teach kids and teenagers the first steps on skateboarding in a social program; course management.
Self-Employed Graphic Designer, Architect, 2D and 3D Artist at Cheferrino Art & Design
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance graphic design, architecture visualization, and 2D/3D art for tourism and surfwear industries, including tee shirt designs, sticker design, motion graphics and printmaking using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects.
Landscaping Designer at Environmental Art
June 1, 2007 - September 23, 2025
Landscaping design and property maintenance.
Architect / Archviz Designer at Bay Architecture
December 1, 2007 - September 23, 2025
Plans, cross sections and elevations on AutoCAD; archviz on 3Ds Max and Photoshop.
T-shirt Designer at Nalu Dry Goods
March 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance T-shirt design work for New York, NY, USA.
T-shirt Designer at Maverick in Motion
December 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance T-shirt design work for Hawaii, HI, USA.
T-shirt Designer at Carlark Architecture
June 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance T-shirt design work for Stockholm, Sweden.

Education

Bachelor on Architeture and Urban Planning at Bennett Methodist Institute – Rio de Janeiro-Brazil
January 9, 2001
Licentiate on visual arts ,teaching degree . at Campos Eliseus College – São Paulo – Brazil.
September 15, 2021
Graphic Design Technician at EBAC: British School of Arts and Technology
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Licentiate on Arts, Teaching Degree at Campos Elíseus College
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Bachelor Degree on Architecture and Urban Planning at Bennett Methodist Institute
December 1, 1993 - December 1, 1999

Qualifications

FETAC English for Special Purposes Advanced level/ IELTS. Abbey College . Dublin,Ireland.
September 21, 2011
Comic Book Storytelling
January 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Comic Art for the American Market
January 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Storyboarding
January 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Editorial Planning and Design
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025
Silk-screen Printing
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025
After-Effects Motion Graphics
January 1, 2019 - September 23, 2025
Surfing Instructor Course, Level 1
January 1, 2019 - September 23, 2025
Creative Process
January 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Book Cover Design
January 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
English Beginner Level
January 1, 1993 - September 23, 2025
English Beginner Level (Brasas, Niterói)
January 1, 2006 - September 23, 2025
English Language Courses – Abbey College
January 1, 2009 - September 23, 2025
English Language Courses – Abbey College
January 1, 2011 - September 23, 2025
English Teacher Course
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Drawing and Creative Illustration
April 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
SketchUp
May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality