I am a multidisciplinary Designer and Visual Artist with over 20 years of experience navigating the space between creative rigor and artistic freedom. Throughout my career, I’ve found that the best design isn't just visually striking, it’s human-centric. My background as an Art Therapist and Spontaneous Painting facilitator isn’t just a parallel path. It is my tool for maintaining a fresh, resilient, and burnout-proof creative process. This dual perspective allows me to approach projects with a unique blend of strategic thinking and emotional intelligence. I focus on collaborating with organizations that value social impact, well-being, and authentic connection. Whether designing for established brands or facilitating community workshops, my goal remains the same: to use visual language as a tool for growth and meaningful communication. I’m looking for the right projects and brands, the ones where creativity meets purpose.

Ana Rita Mota

I am a multidisciplinary Designer and Visual Artist with over 20 years of experience navigating the space between creative rigor and artistic freedom. Throughout my career, I’ve found that the best design isn't just visually striking, it’s human-centric. My background as an Art Therapist and Spontaneous Painting facilitator isn’t just a parallel path. It is my tool for maintaining a fresh, resilient, and burnout-proof creative process. This dual perspective allows me to approach projects with a unique blend of strategic thinking and emotional intelligence. I focus on collaborating with organizations that value social impact, well-being, and authentic connection. Whether designing for established brands or facilitating community workshops, my goal remains the same: to use visual language as a tool for growth and meaningful communication. I’m looking for the right projects and brands, the ones where creativity meets purpose.

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I am a multidisciplinary Designer and Visual Artist with over 20 years of experience navigating the space between creative rigor and artistic freedom.

Throughout my career, I’ve found that the best design isn’t just visually striking, it’s human-centric. My background as an Art Therapist and Spontaneous Painting facilitator isn’t just a parallel path. It is my tool for maintaining a fresh, resilient, and burnout-proof creative process. This dual perspective allows me to approach projects with a unique blend of strategic thinking and emotional intelligence.

I focus on collaborating with organizations that value social impact, well-being, and authentic connection. Whether designing for established brands or facilitating community workshops, my goal remains the same: to use visual language as a tool for growth and meaningful communication.

I’m looking for the right projects and brands, the ones where creativity meets purpose.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Facilitator at Projeto Raiz
January 1, 2022 - Present
Development of art therapy programs and creative expression workshops for children and adults. Collaboration with public and local networks (Trafaria Cultural Center, Libraries, and Schools).
Participant at 24th Portuguese Art Therapy Congress
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Led a creative session featuring animation with an educational and therapeutic focus at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
Freelance Communication Design & Consultancy at Self-Employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Creative consultancy and design for brands such as Iglo Portugal, Sovena, Super Bock Group, and Coopérnico.
Authorial Project Manager at Atelier Mil Cores®
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2021
Created and managed 'Atelier Mil Cores', dedicated to children and creative expression.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Multimedia at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Design at Universidade Lusófona
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Certified Spontaneous Painting Facilitator I.am.I™ Method
January 1, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Advanced Course in Art Therapy
January 1, 2023 - January 11, 2026
Member - Portuguese Society of Art Therapy
January 1, 2012 - January 11, 2026

Industry Experience

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