My name is Joana Goncalves and I'm an illustrator, artist and graphic designer from Derby. I finished my degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at De Montfort University. I'm a very organised, independent, detail-oriented individual and I love to work on children’s books illustrations.…

Joana Goncalves

My name is Joana Goncalves and I'm an illustrator, artist and graphic designer from Derby. I finished my degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at De Montfort University. I'm a very organised, independent, detail-oriented individual and I love to work on children’s books illustrations.…

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My name is Joana Goncalves and I’m an illustrator, artist and graphic designer from Derby. I finished my degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at De Montfort University. I’m a very organised, independent, detail-oriented individual and I love to work on children’s books illustrations.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Waitress at The Southgate pub
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Worked in a fast-paced environment helping to serve food and provide excellent customer service at a busy restaurant.
Animal care and customer service at Meow Hotel
July 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
- Learnt to give medication to cats - Developed my cleaning skills dealing with waste matter, food and cats suffering with illnesses - Animal care -Learnt to effectively deal with/calm down aggressive/stressed cats
Warehouse operative at Waterstones Book hub
September 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
-Health and Safety training, including manual handling procedures Trained in safe lifting, hazard awareness and workplace safety proced packed and processed customer and store orders accurately and efficiently -Adapted to a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail and accuracy -Ensured proper labellig, scanning, and documentation of item

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration at De Montfort University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
GCSE’s at Bishopston Comprehensive school
September 1, 2016 - June 2, 2019
A levels at Gorseinon gower college
September 2, 2019 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

A Level Graphic Design - B
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
A Level Fine Art - A*
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
A Level Criminology - C
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
GCSE English Language - A
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
GCSE Fine Art - B
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
GCSE Science - C
November 30, 0002 - December 6, 2025
GCSE English Literature - B
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
GCSE Maths - C
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
    paper A World Of Christmas Dinners

    My festive sticker book introduces young readers to the diverse and heart warming traditions of Christmas dinners around the world. Through charming illustrations, interactive sticker activities, and playful storytelling, children will explore
    how families celebrate with food in different cultures.

    The idea was sparked by my own experience of celebrating Portuguese Christmas dinners at my mum’s house, filled with, bolo rei, and cozy traditions, compared to my boyfriend’s English Christmas dinner with roast turkey, stuffing, and crackers. This contrast highlighted the richness of cultural traditions and the joy of sharing meals with loved ones.

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