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Hi, I’m João Lomelino, a print designer with 15+ years of experience creating production-ready designs for fashion. I specialise in RTW print design, developing strong, commercially focused patterns with a clear sense of colour, movement and application on garment.\n\nAlongside this, I maintain an artistic practice that feeds into my work, giving it a distinct visual identity while staying grounded in real product use. I develop exclusive prints and collaborate with brands and suppliers on a commission basis.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Founder / Creative Director at Blue Monkey Prints
January 1, 2024 - PresentLaunching of online print design studio; collaboration with Tomorrow’s Heritage.
Founder at Blue Monkey Online print studio
January 1, 2023 - PresentOnline print studio offering 200+ production-ready exclusive designs and custom print development.
Exhibitor / Artist at Wozen Gallery
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Collective collage exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.
Collaborator / Designer at Shineline; Vida (shopvida.com); Lica Design Studio; Dutch Dazzle
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Collaboration in 2014; Best Portfolio Review Award from Behance.
Print Design Collaborations at Various European print studios and fashion brands
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2024Ongoing work with European print studios and fashion brands, including scarf design and seasonal print development.
Collaborator / Designer at Brase Design; Zisser Textile Design
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Collaborations in 2013.
Freelance Designer / Commission Work at Various European fashion brands
January 1, 2013 - PresentCommission work for several European fashion brands in print and surface design.
Freelance Print Designer
January 1, 2013 - PresentFreelance collaborations with leading European print studios including Zisser Textile Design (Sweden), Brase Design and Lica Design Studio (Germany), and Dutch Dazzle (Netherlands); commissioned work for fashion brands in Europe, the United States, and Asia, including Shineline.
Exhibitor / Artist at Galeria Diferença
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012"Contemp" - Solo collage exhibition.
Exhibitor / Artist at Articula Galerie
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Silkscreen exhibition; Image of the Lisbon cinema festival “Panorama”.
Creative Director at Dar Lin (Scar Brand - Germany)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Responsible for visual direction and print development for the brand. Selected collaborations: Shineline (Scarf Brand - China), Vida (Scarf Brand - USA), Lica Design Studio (Print Studio - Germany), Brase Design (Print Studio - Germany), Zisser Textile Design (Print Studio - Sweden), Dutch Dazzle (Print Studio - Netherlands).
Creative Director at Dar Lin
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Creative director at the German clothing brand Dar Lin.
Exhibitions at Miami, USA
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Art Center - Solo exhibition of paintings, silkscreen and photography; Across The Pond; Through the Eyes of Love.
Co-founder & Creative Director at Dar Lin
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Oversaw branding, graphic design, and print development, designing scarves and ready-to-wear collections.
Silkscreen Exhibitions at Diferença Galeria
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Silkscreen exhibitions.
Silkscreen / Exhibition Artist at Diferença Galeria
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Silkscreen exhibition; CD artwork for Jazz projects; Poster design for cinema and theatre plays.
Silkscreen Exhibitions at Diferença Galeria
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Silkscreen exhibitions.
Graphic Designer at Malo Clinics
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Graphic designer in the creative department.
Silkscreen Exhibitions at Diferença Galeria
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Silkscreen exhibitions.
Graphic Designer at Wilkens Portugal advertising agency
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Graphic designer at Wilkens Portugal advertising agency.
Advertising & Branding Professional
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008Worked in advertising and branding with multinational companies; pursued freelance projects for musicians, cinema festivals, and theatre productions.
Education
Graphic & Production Design degree at ISEC University
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Drawing studies at Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Drawing course at Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Silkscreen course at Galeria Diferença
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Graphic and Production Design Graduation at Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Graphic and Production Design at Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026Silkscreen Course at Galeria Diferença
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026Drawing Course at Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026Qualifications
Silkscreen training
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Graphic & Production Design degree
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Drawing studies
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Silkscreen training
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Best Portfolio Review Award
January 1, 2014 - April 12, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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