I’m a Communication Designer and Illustrator with a background in illustration, editorial, and print design, currently based in Portugal. I hold a degree in Communication Design and a postgraduate specialization in Illustration, and I’ve worked both in-house and as a freelancer across publishing, visual identity, and social media projects. My experience includes creating print-ready artwork, illustrations, and visual concepts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing projects from idea to final production. I’m highly detail-oriented, color-driven, and motivated by playful, thoughtful design that tells a story.

Luísa Coelho

I’m a Communication Designer and Illustrator with a background in illustration, editorial, and print design, currently based in Portugal. I hold a degree in Communication Design and a postgraduate specialization in Illustration, and I’ve worked both in-house and as a freelancer across publishing, visual identity, and social media projects. My experience includes creating print-ready artwork, illustrations, and visual concepts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing projects from idea to final production. I’m highly detail-oriented, color-driven, and motivated by playful, thoughtful design that tells a story.

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I’m a Communication Designer and Illustrator with a background in illustration, editorial, and print design, currently based in Portugal. I hold a degree in Communication Design and a postgraduate specialization in Illustration, and I’ve worked both in-house and as a freelancer across publishing, visual identity, and social media projects. My experience includes creating print-ready artwork, illustrations, and visual concepts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing projects from idea to final production. I’m highly detail-oriented, color-driven, and motivated by playful, thoughtful design that tells a story.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer | Illustrator at Packote
March 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Graphic designer and illustrator responsible for visual identity, layouts, social media assets and illustration work for Packote.
Graphic Designer | Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelancer
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance design and illustration work for branding, editorial projects and digital content across clients and projects.
Co-founder | Illustrator | Graphic Designer at Truz Truz Editora
March 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Co-founded a publishing imprint; contributed illustration, graphic design and publishing materials, shaping visual identity and book projects.
Illustrator at Histórias Viandantes
June 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Illustrator and co-designer for publications and projects under Histórias Viandantes.
Illustrator - Nortear Ilustrado Residency at Nortear Ilustrado Residency (Spain)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Residency invitation as illustrator to contribute to the program and showcase work.
Co-founder at Truz Truz Editora
January 1, 2020 - Present
Co-founded the publishing imprint, developing editorial projects and online presence.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto (FBAUP)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Erasmus Exchange at National Academy of Arts Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services