I’m a graphic and communication designer from Portugal, with a strong focus on thoughtful, intentional and strategic design. I’m driven by the idea that every brand deserves clarity, personality and purpose not generic solutions. I combine concept, structure and visual coherence to deliver work that is personal, functional and distinctive. Clients recognise me for my attention to detail, consistent quality and ability to transform ideas into clear, meaningful design. Creativity for me is not decoration, it’s problem-solving with intention. Employment & Project Experience 2015–Present Founder & Creative Director — Marta Horta Design Studio Brand identity, communication design and design consultancy for SMEs, entrepreneurs and organisations in Portugal and abroad. 2021–2022 Communication Designer (Retainer) — CM Almada 2020–2022 Label redesign & packaging — Adega Divinis 2015–2022 Brand identity development for multiple SMEs 2020 Concept & graphic design for the McDonald’s reopening campaign (in partnership with Mitos & Ritos agency) 2019 Graphic design for SIBS Christmas event (with Lime Agency) Illustration & design for Festas de Almada — CM Almada Stand design for Caravel on Wheels — Futurália 2018 Stand & brochure design for European University – School of Tourism & Hospitality (in partnership with Upstairs Agency, BTL) 2015–2016 Brand creation & communication for the Lisbon tourist bus Caravel on Wheels 2015 Freelance Designer 2008–2015 Senior Designer — Incyte Ativism Agency 2007 Art Director — Ogilvy Freelance Designer — Strat Agency 2006–2007 Senior Designer — Inova Design Atelier Freelance Designer — Ogilvy Freelance Designer — 37 Design Atelier 2005–2006 Freelance Designer — RMAC Studio (Ricardo Mealha & Ana Cunha) 2004–2005 Art Director — BBDO Portugal 2003–2005 Freelance Designer for multiple music publishers 2004 Communication design — Transglobal Advertising Graphic work for Elle Magazine Installation/communication for “Amo.te – Sagres Message in a Bottle”, Bar Amo.te Chiado Stand design for Who Agency at Stockmarket, Oeiras Graphic design for Mapa das Ideias publishing 2003 Freelance Designer — SchiuDesigners Illustration published in Linha Magazine (Expresso) Communication design — Galeria Jau, Lisbon E-cards & digital content for EMI Music Portugal Website communication design — EMI Music Portugal Graphic design for BA Outlet, Lisbon City Council (CML) 2002 Graphic conception & photography for the book We Are Those Whose Parents Warned Us II — Seixal City Council (CMS)…I’m a graphic and communication designer from Portugal, with a strong focus on thoughtful, intentional and strategic design. I’m driven by the idea that every brand deserves clarity, personality and purpose not generic solutions. I combine concept, structure and visual coherence to deliver work that is personal, functional and distinctive. Clients recognise me for my attention to detail, consistent quality and ability to transform ideas into clear, meaningful design. Creativity for me is not decoration, it’s problem-solving with intention. Employment & Project Experience 2015–Present Founder & Creative Director — Marta Horta Design Studio Brand identity, communication design and design consultancy for SMEs, entrepreneurs and organisations in Portugal and abroad. 2021–2022 Communication Designer (Retainer) — CM Almada 2020–2022 Label redesign & packaging — Adega Divinis 2015–2022 Brand identity development for multiple SMEs 2020 Concept & graphic design for the McDonald’s reopening campaign (in partnership with Mitos & Ritos agency) 2019 Graphic design for SIBS Christmas event (with Lime Agency) Illustration & design for Festas de Almada — CM Almada Stand design for Caravel on Wheels — Futurália 2018 Stand & brochure design for European University – School of Tourism & Hospitality (in partnership with Upstairs Agency, BTL) 2015–2016 Brand creation & communication for the Lisbon tourist bus Caravel on Wheels 2015 Freelance Designer 2008–2015 Senior Designer — Incyte Ativism Agency 2007 Art Director — Ogilvy Freelance Designer — Strat Agency 2006–2007 Senior Designer — Inova Design Atelier Freelance Designer — Ogilvy Freelance Designer — 37 Design Atelier 2005–2006 Freelance Designer — RMAC Studio (Ricardo Mealha & Ana Cunha) 2004–2005 Art Director — BBDO Portugal 2003–2005 Freelance Designer for multiple music publishers 2004 Communication design — Transglobal Advertising Graphic work for Elle Magazine Installation/communication for “Amo.te – Sagres Message in a Bottle”, Bar Amo.te Chiado Stand design for Who Agency at Stockmarket, Oeiras Graphic design for Mapa das Ideias publishing 2003 Freelance Designer — SchiuDesigners Illustration published in Linha Magazine (Expresso) Communication design — Galeria Jau, Lisbon E-cards & digital content for EMI Music Portugal Website communication design — EMI Music Portugal Graphic design for BA Outlet, Lisbon City Council (CML) 2002 Graphic conception & photography for the book We Are Those Whose Parents Warned Us II — Seixal City Council (CMS)WWWW…