I am a product and brand designer with a passion for turning ideas into tangible experiences. Based in Lisbon, I lead design projects across education, brand development, and experiential events, blending creativity with strategy to deliver impactful visuals and meaningful user journeys. Outside of design, I enjoy coordinating student-led initiatives, building diverse teams, and exploring new product concepts through entrepreneurship and collaborative projects with startups and design collectives.

Vasco Caldeira Cabral Lima

I am a product and brand designer with a passion for turning ideas into tangible experiences. Based in Lisbon, I lead design projects across education, brand development, and experiential events, blending creativity with strategy to deliver impactful visuals and meaningful user journeys. Outside of design, I enjoy coordinating student-led initiatives, building diverse teams, and exploring new product concepts through entrepreneurship and collaborative projects with startups and design collectives.

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I am a product and brand designer with a passion for turning ideas into tangible experiences. Based in Lisbon, I lead design projects across education, brand development, and experiential events, blending creativity with strategy to deliver impactful visuals and meaningful user journeys.

Outside of design, I enjoy coordinating student-led initiatives, building diverse teams, and exploring new product concepts through entrepreneurship and collaborative projects with startups and design collectives.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer at FuturesSusDesign
January 31, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Contributed to design projects and events; collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams.
Designer at DesLink FuturesSusDesign
January 31, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Designer responsible for project development and events.
Designer at FuturesSusDesign
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Designer focused on project development and events.
Pedagogical Student Member Representative of Dept. Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts ULisboa (Department of Product Design)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Representative for the department's pedagogy and student affairs.
Pedagogical Student Member Representative, Dept. Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, ULisboa (FBAUL)
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Represented students in the Department of Product Design, supporting pedagogy and student initiatives.
Pedagogical Student Member Representative, Dept. of Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, ULisboa
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Representative role supporting pedagogy and departmental activities for Product Design.
President at AE FBAUL (Students Club) - Faculty of Fine Arts ULisboa
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Founder and President of the students club.
Designer at DesLink Design
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Design internship focusing on project development and events coordination.
Design Internship at Banco de Bens Doados / DesLink Design
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Supported design project implementations and contributed to development and events across the organization.
President, Founder and President at AE FBAUL Club (Student Union), Faculty of Fine Arts ULisboa
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Led student club initiatives and organized activities within the faculty.
Designer Intern at Banco de Bens Doados / DesLink Design
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Design internship focusing on project implementation, development and events coordination.
Co-founder at Daki
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Co-founder of lamp brand.
Creative Director and Chief of Operations at 4.19 Pop Up Store 2nd Edition, @4.19 store
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Creative direction and operations oversight for the pop-up store edition.
Head of Students Dept. Product Design at FBAUL Lisbon Design Week
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Led the student department for Lisbon Design Week.
Co-founder / Designer at Daki
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Co-founded a lamp brand; contributed to product design and branding.
Creative Director & Chief of Operations at 4.19 Pop Up Store (2nd Edition, @4.19 Store)
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Oversaw creative direction and operations for a pop-up retail event.
Head of Student Dept. Product Design at FBAUL Lisbon Design Week
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Led the student department for Product Design during Lisbon Design Week, coordinating teams and events.
Co-founder at Daki (Lamp Brand)
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Co-founder of lamp brand project.
Creative Director and Chief of Operations at 4.19 Pop Up Store (2nd Edition) @4.19 Store, FBAUL
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Creative direction and operations management for a pop-up store edition.
Head of Students Dept. Product Design at Lisbon Design Week (FBAUL)
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Led the Student Department for Product Design during Lisbon Design Week.
Co-founder / Designer at To .T
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Co-founded a T-shirt startup; led design and branding.
Founder at To.T
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
T-shirt startup founder.
Team Management & Board Member, Art Camp Coordinator at Associação Jovens Artistas
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Led team initiatives and coordinated Art Camp programs.
Team Management Member of the Board and Coordinator of Art Camp at Associação Jovens Artistas (Young Artists Association)
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Board member and coordinator of the Art Camp program.
Team Management Member of the Board and Coordinator, Art Camp at Associação Jovens Artistas (Young Artists Association)
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Led and coordinated art education activities and community programs.
Co-founder / Designer at Bica
May 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025
Co-founded a lamp brand; led design and branding.
Founder at Bica (Lamp Brand)
May 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025
Founder of lamp design brand initiatives.
Designer at Quebra-Gelo (Artisanal Beer)
May 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025
Designer for artisanal beer brand projects.
Founder at Bica
May 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025
Founder of lamp brand.
Designer at Quebra-Gelo
May 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025
Designer for artisanal beer packaging.
Founder at To .T (T-shirt Startup)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Founder of a T-shirt startup project.
Education Policy Leader at AE FBAUL (Student’s Union)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Leader of Education Policy initiatives within the student union.
Association Leader of Education Policy at AE FBAUL (Student’s Union), Faculty of Fine Arts ULisboa
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Led education policy initiatives within the student union.
Volunteer - Branding, Communications & Marketing at Associação Candeia
September 1, 2022 - November 8, 2025
Supported branding, communications and marketing efforts as part of the communications team.
Volunteer - Communications Team at Associação Candeia
September 1, 2022 - November 8, 2025
Branding, communication and marketing volunteer; Member of communications team.
Volunteer - Branding, Communication and Marketing at Associação Candeia
September 1, 2022 - November 8, 2025
Member of the Communications Team focusing on branding and marketing.
Design Internship at Shortfuse
April 30, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Production and editing of publicity videos.
Design Intern at Shortfuse
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Production and editing of publicity videos.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts of ULisboa (FBAUL)
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Master's Degree in Management at Nova School of Business and Economics
September 1, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Bachelor in Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts of ULisboa (FBAUL)
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Master in Management at Nova School of Business and Economics
September 1, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Bachelor in Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts of ULisboa (FBAUL)
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Master's in Management at Nova School of Business and Economics
September 1, 2025 - November 8, 2025

Qualifications

Brand and App Designer (UX/UI)
December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
One Day Design Challenge (by Roca)
March 11, 2023 - March 11, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other