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I’m Barbara Alves, a creative graphic designer and art director born in Venezuela and raised in Lisbon. I specialize in art direction, editorial design, branding, print, and web design, with over a decade of experience shaping visual stories for magazines, campaigns, and brands.
Throughout my career I’ve led art direction across magazines, editorial and commercial photo shoots, and television commercials, delivering polished visuals and cohesive brand identities. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring concepts to life and continually explore new ways to communicate through design.
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Language
Portuguese
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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Art Director / Graphic Designer at The Hotel
February 28, 2025 - October 1, 2025Graphic design, branding, print, editorial design, art direction, and editorial and commercial photoshoots.
Art Director & Graphic Designer at The Hotel
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Graphic Design, Branding, Print, Editorial Design, Art Direction, Editorial and Commercial Photoshoots
Graphic Designer / Art Director at THE HOTEL
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Graphic Design, Branding, Print, Editorial Design, Art Direction, Editorial and Commercial Photoshoots
Graphic Designer / Art Director at THE HOTEL
September 1, 2015 - February 28, 2025Graphic Design, Branding, Print, Editorial Design, Art Direction, Editorial and Commercial Photoshoots
Graphic Designer / Brand Designer at TORKE+ CC
July 31, 2015 - October 1, 2025Graphic design, branding.
Graphic Designer & Brand Designer at TORKE+ CC
July 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025Graphic Design, Branding
Graphic Designer at TORKE+ CC
July 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025Graphic Design, Branding
Graphic Designer / Branding at TORKE+ CC
April 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015Graphic Design, Branding
Brand Designer / Product Design at TOYNO/WITH COMPANY
August 31, 2014 - October 1, 2025Development of new products, branding, editorial design and brand activation.
Development of New Products, Branding, Editorial Design and Brand Activation at TOYNO/WITH COMPANY
August 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025Development of New Products, Branding, Editorial Design and Brand Activation
Graphic Designer at TOYNO/WITH COMPANY
August 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025Development of New Products, Branding, Editorial Design and Brand Activation
Graphic Designer / Brand Activation at TOYNO/WITH COMPANY
October 1, 2012 - August 31, 2014Development of New Products, Branding, Editorial Design and Brand Activation
Volunteer Graphic Designer at Beta-Start: Hackatong (Beta-i in partnership with Startup Lisboa)
September 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012Volunteer graphic design in the program Beta-Start Hackathon
Volunteer Designer at Beta-Start: Hackatong
September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2025Volunteer Designer in the program Beta-Start: Hackatong, sponsored by Beta-i in partnership with Startup Lisboa
Collaborator (Painting Department) – Decorative arts at Academy of Psychology and Theatre of Cascais
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011Collaboration with the painting department, developing work with children from several households in Cascais
Education
Bachelor in Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Industrial & Interior Design at Strzeminski Academy of Art Łódz (ASP Łódz) – Poland
September 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012High School Diploma - Visual Arts at High School of S.João do Estoril
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Edit Digital Art Director Course at EDIT
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Bachelor in Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Industrial & Interior Design at Strzeminski Academy of Art Łódź
September 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012Visual Arts at High School of S. João do Estoril
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Summer School: Service Design – Learn by Doing at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
September 3, 2012 - September 7, 2012Bachelor in Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Exchange Program - Industrial & Interior Design at Strzeminski Academy of Art Łódź (ASP Łódź)
September 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012Visual Arts at High School of S. João do Estoril
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Digital Art Director Course at EDIT
January 1, 2013 - October 1, 2025Bachelor in Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012ERASMUS PROGRAM at Strzeminski Academy of Art Łódz (ASP Łódz) – Poland; Industrial & Interior Design
September 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012Visual Arts (High School Diploma) at High School of S. João do Estoril
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Digital Art Director Course at EDIT
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Summer School: Service Design: Learn by Doing at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
September 3, 2012 - September 7, 2012Qualifications
Honorable Mention - Global Sustainability Jam
November 2, 2012 - November 4, 2012Honorable Mention - Design Contest: 35th anniversary of the 25th of April 1974
May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009Global Sustainability Jam
November 2, 2012 - November 4, 2012Volunteer Designer in the program 'Beta-Start: Hackatong'
September 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012Honorable Mention - Design Contest: 35th anniversary of the 25th of April 1974
November 2, 2012 - November 4, 2012Summer School'12 - Service Design: Learn by Doing
September 3, 2012 - September 7, 2012EDIT Digital Art Director Course
January 1, 2013 - October 1, 2025Global Sustainability Jam
November 2, 2012 - November 4, 2012Global Sustainability Jam
November 2, 2012 - November 4, 2012Honorable Mention - Design Contest: Poster for the 35th anniversary of the 25th of April 1974
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Digital Art Director Course
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Honorable Mention - Design Contest: Poster for the 35th anniversary of the 25th of April 1974
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Summer School: Service Design: Learn by Doing
September 3, 2012 - September 7, 2012Global Sustainability Jam participation
November 2, 2012 - November 4, 2012Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other
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