Afonso Gonsalves

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Hello, I'm Afonso, a Designer and Art Director with 15+ years of expertise helping businesses and agencies through branding, visual systems, and image making.

About

Hello, I’m Afonso, a Designer and Art Director with 15+ years of expertise helping businesses and agencies through branding, visual
systems, and image making. I turn products and ideas into
effective, engaging narratives across multiple channels.

Working with clients like Samsung, Easyjet, Tommy Hilfiger, Triodos Bank, McDonald’s, Transparency International, University College London, Follow the Money, NICAM, Free Press Unlimited, among others.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 5 roles

Editorial Designer · The CorrespondentJan 2020 – Oct 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Designed visual systems, illustrations and data visualizations for an ad-free journalism platform, making complex investigative stories accessible to international readers. Collaborated with journalists and developers to create interactive experiences that enhanced editorial content through engaging visual storytelling.

Co-founder & Creative Director · Raquete StudioJan 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Co-founded boutique studio specializing in branding, brand content and design-driven mixed media animation for international brands, startups and NGOs. Designed and expanded visual identities, creating guidelines that ensured consistency across platforms. Directed and art directed animation films, coordinating external collaborators, managing project timelines and aligning stakeholder expectations.

Designer · GRRR (now Norday)Jan 2011 – Oct 2025 · 14 yrs 10 mos

Designed brands, websites, and print materials for cultural institutions, events and local businesses. Created visual identities and campaign materials from concept through execution. Designed books and brochures and optimized the studio's colour management workflow.

Freelance Designer & Art Director · Afonsogonsalves (Freelance)Jan 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 11 mos
Designer · Tommy HilfigerJan 2008 – Jan 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Diploma in Photography · Portuguese Photography Institute2006 – 2008
Bachelor's in Design · University of Aveiro2001 – 2006

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