Hi, I’m Madalena, a Lisbon-based interior designer and 3D visualizer with a passion for turning spaces into functional, beautiful places. Over 5+ years, I’ve worked on residential and commercial projects from concept to completion, focusing on space planning, bespoke furniture, technical drawings, and thoughtful material choices. I love translating client briefs into creative design solutions that prioritize usability, detail, and aesthetics. I’m accustomed to managing budgets, coordinating with contractors, and supervising on-site assembly to ensure high-quality results. I’m open to remote collaboration and excited to work with international clients on diverse projects.

Madalena Gonçalves N. da Costa Pedro

Hi, I’m Madalena, a Lisbon-based interior designer and 3D visualizer with a passion for turning spaces into functional, beautiful places. Over 5+ years, I’ve worked on residential and commercial projects from concept to completion, focusing on space planning, bespoke furniture, technical drawings, and thoughtful material choices. I love translating client briefs into creative design solutions that prioritize usability, detail, and aesthetics. I’m accustomed to managing budgets, coordinating with contractors, and supervising on-site assembly to ensure high-quality results. I’m open to remote collaboration and excited to work with international clients on diverse projects.

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Hi, I’m Madalena, a Lisbon-based interior designer and 3D visualizer with a passion for turning spaces into functional, beautiful places. Over 5+ years, I’ve worked on residential and commercial projects from concept to completion, focusing on space planning, bespoke furniture, technical drawings, and thoughtful material choices. I love translating client briefs into creative design solutions that prioritize usability, detail, and aesthetics.

I’m accustomed to managing budgets, coordinating with contractors, and supervising on-site assembly to ensure high-quality results. I’m open to remote collaboration and excited to work with international clients on diverse projects.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at Studio Cavalcanti
January 1, 2024 - Present
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer responsible for producing technical plans, carpentry drawings, and bespoke furniture design. Developed mood boards, concept boards, and photorealistic visualizations using V-Ray. Managed project budgets, conducted site visits, and supervised furniture assembly.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at Silvia Costa Interiores
December 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Led construction site planning and produced technical documentation. Created 3D visualizations and design presentations for client approval. Supported material procurement and site coordination.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at L'Éléphant
December 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Modeled and rendered residential and hospitality interiors. Managed material budgets and construction monitoring. Produced client-ready design packages and physical models.
3D Rendering Specialist at Freelancer
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered photorealistic interior renderings for private clients and design studios. Specialized in SketchUp + V-Ray workflows and visual storytelling. Collaborated with international clients on residential projects.
Space Planner / Designer at Música no Coração
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Space planning for summer festivals.
Summer Intern - Interior Design Monitoring at 4Ponto7
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Monitoring of interior design and decoration projects during summer internship.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at Studio Cavalcanti
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced technical plans, carpentry drawings, and bespoke furniture design. Developed mood boards, concept boards, and 3D visualizations with V-Ray. Managed budgets, site visits, and furniture assembly.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at Silvia Costa Interiores
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Led construction site planning and technical documentation. Created 3D visualizations and design presentations for client approval. Supported material procurement and site coordination.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at L'Éléphant
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Modeled and rendered residential and hospitality interiors. Managed material budgets and construction monitoring. Produced client-ready design packages and physical models.
3D Rendering Specialist at Freelancer
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered photorealistic interior renderings for private clients and design studios. Specialized in SketchUp + V-Ray workflows and visual storytelling. Collaborated with international clients on residential projects.
Space Planning at Música no Coração
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Space planning for summer festivals
Summer Internship - Interior Design Monitoring at 4Ponto7
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Monitoring of interior design and decoration projects
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at Studio Cavalcanti
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced technical plans, carpentry drawings, and bespoke furniture design. Developed mood boards, concept boards, and 3D visualizations with V-Ray. Managed budgets, site visits, and furniture assembly.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at Silvia Costa Interiores
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Led construction site planning and technical documentation. Created 3D visualizations and design presentations for client approval. Supported material procurement and site coordination.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at L’Éléphant
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Modeled and rendered residential and hospitality interiors. Managed material budgets and construction monitoring. Produced client-ready design packages and physical models.
3D Rendering Specialist at Freelancer
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered photorealistic interior renderings for private clients and design studios. Specialized in SketchUp + V-Ray workflows and visual storytelling. Collaborated with international clients on residential projects.
Space Planner at Música no Coração
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Space planning for summer festivals.
Summer Intern at 4Ponto7
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Monitoring of interior design and decoration projects.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at Studio Cavalcanti
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced technical plans, carpentry drawings, and bespoke furniture design. Developed mood boards, concept boards, and 3D visualizations with V-Ray. Managed budgets, site visits, and furniture assembly.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at Silvia Costa Interiores
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led construction site planning and technical documentation. Created 3D visualizations and design presentations for client approval. Supported material procurement and site coordination.
Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer at L'Éléphant
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Modeled and rendered residential and hospitality interiors. Managed material budgets and construction monitoring. Produced client-ready design packages and physical models.
3D Rendering Specialist at Freelancer
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered photorealistic interior renderings for private clients and design studios. Specialized in SketchUp + V-Ray workflows and visual storytelling. Collaborated with international clients on residential projects.
Space Planner at Música no Coração
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Space planning for summer festivals.
Summer Intern - Interior Design Monitor at 4Ponto7
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Monitoring of interior design and decoration projects.

Education

UX & UI at Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
DGERT Certified - Interior Design Course at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Advance level course certified - 3D Max + V-ray at LuzoCuanza
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor - Architecture at Lisbon School of Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Course level 4 - Product Design at António Arroio Artistic High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
UX & UI at Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
DGERT Certified - Interior design course at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Advance level course certified - 3D Max + V-ray at LuzoCuanza
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor - Architecture at Lisbon School of Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Course level 4 - Product Design at António Arroio Artistic High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
UX & UI at Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
DGERT Certified - Interior Design Course at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Advance level course - 3D Max + V-Ray at LuzoCuanza
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor - Architecture at Lisbon School of Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Product Design - Course Level 4 at António Arroio Artistic High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
UX & UI Course at Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Interior Design Course at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Advanced Level Course: 3D Max + V-ray at LuzoCuanza
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Bachelor of Architecture at Lisbon School of Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Product Design Course at António Arroio Artistic High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

UX & UI Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
DGERT Certified Interior Design Course (Lisbon School of Design)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Advance Level Course Certified - 3ds Max + V-Ray
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
UX & UI Certification
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
DGERT Certified - Interior Design Course
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Advanced Level Course - 3D Max + V-ray
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor - Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Product Design - António Arroio
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
DGERT Certified - Interior Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
3D Max + V-Ray Advanced
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
UX & UI Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor in Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Product Design - Course Level 4
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
UX & UI Course
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
DGERT Certified - Interior Design Course
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Advanced Level Course: 3D Max + V-ray
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Bachelor of Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Product Design Course
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

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