I help brands, publishers and creative businesses communicate through thoughtful graphic design, original illustration and surface pattern design. I'm a Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Portugal with a Master's degree in Illustration and Animation. As a published children's book illustrator, I create visual narratives that combine creativity, strong concepts and attention to detail. My work ranges from visual identities and editorial design to original illustrations and surface pattern collections for products and packaging. I enjoy collaborating with publishers, cultural institutions and creative brands looking for meaningful and distinctive visual solutions Feel free to visit my portfolio online: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/uma_mariline

Mariline Rodrigues

I help brands, publishers and creative businesses communicate through thoughtful graphic design, original illustration and surface pattern design. I'm a Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Portugal with a Master's degree in Illustration and Animation. As a published children's book illustrator, I create visual narratives that combine creativity, strong concepts and attention to detail. My work ranges from visual identities and editorial design to original illustrations and surface pattern collections for products and packaging. I enjoy collaborating with publishers, cultural institutions and creative brands looking for meaningful and distinctive visual solutions Feel free to visit my portfolio online: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/uma_mariline

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I help brands, publishers and creative businesses communicate through thoughtful graphic design, original illustration and surface pattern design.

I’m a Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Portugal with a Master’s degree in Illustration and Animation. As a published children’s book illustrator, I create visual narratives that combine creativity, strong concepts and attention to detail. My work ranges from visual identities and editorial design to original illustrations and surface pattern collections for products and packaging.

I enjoy collaborating with publishers, cultural institutions and creative brands looking for meaningful and distinctive visual solutions

Feel free to visit my portfolio online: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup/uma_mariline

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Freelance
June 3, 2025 - Present
Graphic Designer at Book Publisher Paleta de Letras
September 2, 2024 - June 2, 2025
- Social media content development and management; - Design of signage for cultural events; - Editorial design of children's books; - Creation of visual identities for cultural events.
Graphic Designer & Print Designer at Valériushub
November 1, 2021 - July 16, 2024
- Creation of designs and illustrations for use on products; - Creation of designs and illustrations for stationery products; - Illustration of prints and patterns for apparel; - Trend research and analysis; - Creation of visual identities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design at Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave
September 12, 2018 - June 12, 2021
Master of Arts, Illustration and Animation at Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave
October 3, 2021 - May 27, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment
    Childrens Book Illustration "Tenho dois Pais"
    "Tenho dois Pais" is my second published childrens book. The book is about family and adoption. Writing by João Manuel Ribeiro and published by Trinta por uma Linha, 2026. illustrator graphicdesigner
    Surface and Pattern Illustration for Stationery Collection
    Illustrations and Product design I created for ambars new stationery collection. illustrator textiledesigner graphicdesigner
    Childrens Book Illustration "Onde vivem os Segredos?"
    "Onde vivem os Segredos?" is a children's book about the prevention of child sexual abuse. Its purpose is to address the topic in a gentle manner and serve as educational material. illustrator picturebookillustrator childrensbookillustrator
    Surface and Pattern Design for Back to School Collection
    "Dog Person" is the collection I designed for ambars Back to School Collection 2023. The collection includes backpacks, pencil cases, lunch bags and stationery. graphicdesigner illustrator
    Editorial Illustration for Portuguese newspaper JN
    Editorial Illustration for the 2024 christmas edition of the JN newspaper illustrator editorialdesign