My name is Inês Cerqueira, and I am a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, holding a degree in Graphic Design from the Lisbon School of Design in Porto. My professional journey began in editorial illustration, collaborating with both national and international publishers on educational and children's publishing projects. Through this work, I developed a strong appreciation for visual storytelling and for communicating ideas in a clear, engaging, and audience-oriented way. This experience sparked my interest in exploring how graphic design can shape and strengthen visual communication, leading me to complement my illustration practice with a more strategic and multidisciplinary approach. I believe design goes beyond creating visually appealing solutions. Its true value lies in its ability to organize information, build meaningful narratives, and translate concepts into coherent and effective visual experiences.

Inês Cerqueira

My name is Inês Cerqueira, and I am a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, holding a degree in Graphic Design from the Lisbon School of Design in Porto. My professional journey began in editorial illustration, collaborating with both national and international publishers on educational and children's publishing projects. Through this work, I developed a strong appreciation for visual storytelling and for communicating ideas in a clear, engaging, and audience-oriented way. This experience sparked my interest in exploring how graphic design can shape and strengthen visual communication, leading me to complement my illustration practice with a more strategic and multidisciplinary approach. I believe design goes beyond creating visually appealing solutions. Its true value lies in its ability to organize information, build meaningful narratives, and translate concepts into coherent and effective visual experiences.

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My name is Inês Cerqueira, and I am a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, holding a degree in Graphic Design from the Lisbon School of Design in Porto.

My professional journey began in editorial illustration, collaborating with both national and international publishers on educational and children’s publishing projects. Through this work, I developed a strong appreciation for visual storytelling and for communicating ideas in a clear, engaging, and audience-oriented way.

This experience sparked my interest in exploring how graphic design can shape and strengthen visual communication, leading me to complement my illustration practice with a more strategic and multidisciplinary approach.

I believe design goes beyond creating visually appealing solutions. Its true value lies in its ability to organize information, build meaningful narratives, and translate concepts into coherent and effective visual experiences.

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Work Experience

Illustration (Children’s books) at Les Livres du Dragon d’Or
January 1, 2026 - Present
Illustration at Casa da Música, Porto
January 1, 2026 - Present
Illustration at Poulpe Fictions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Illustration at ÀBolina Editora
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Illustration (Children’s books) at Les Livres du Dragon d’Or
January 1, 2025 - Present
Illustration (Children’s books) at Les Livres du Dragon d’Or
January 1, 2025 - Present
Illustration (Children’s books) at Les Livres du Dragon d’Or
January 1, 2025 - Present
Illustration (School textbooks) at L eYa
January 1, 2024 - Present
Illustration (School textbooks) at Porto Editora
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustration at Associação Limiana dos Amigos dos Animais de Rua
January 1, 2022 - Present

Education

Urban & Environmental Design at Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Graphic Design at Lisbon School of Design, Porto
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization