Hello! I'm a creative designer blending graphic design, fashion, art direction and interior design to shape compelling visual experiences. I work with a range of commercial clients and pursue personal projects that push the boundaries of style and function. Since completing my Master’s degree, I’ve run Dark____Red as a freelance design studio and built the Lo Siento clothing brand, taking on styling, social media, art direction, and production responsibilities. I’ve presented my SS24 collection at Portugal Fashion in Museu do Carro Elétrico in 2023 and FW20 at Alfândega do Porto, and I continue to explore opportunities across design, fashion and beyond.

João Manuel Pereira

Hello! I'm a creative designer blending graphic design, fashion, art direction and interior design to shape compelling visual experiences. I work with a range of commercial clients and pursue personal projects that push the boundaries of style and function. Since completing my Master’s degree, I’ve run Dark____Red as a freelance design studio and built the Lo Siento clothing brand, taking on styling, social media, art direction, and production responsibilities. I’ve presented my SS24 collection at Portugal Fashion in Museu do Carro Elétrico in 2023 and FW20 at Alfândega do Porto, and I continue to explore opportunities across design, fashion and beyond.

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Hello! I’m a creative designer blending graphic design, fashion, art direction and interior design to shape compelling visual experiences. I work with a range of commercial clients and pursue personal projects that push the boundaries of style and function. Since completing my Master’s degree, I’ve run Dark____Red as a freelance design studio and built the Lo Siento clothing brand, taking on styling, social media, art direction, and production responsibilities. I’ve presented my SS24 collection at Portugal Fashion in Museu do Carro Elétrico in 2023 and FW20 at Alfândega do Porto, and I continue to explore opportunities across design, fashion and beyond.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Designer + Creative at Dark____RED
December 1, 2023 - November 20, 2025
Freelance designer creating graphic and fashion-related work; oversees on-site construction and project implementation for interior design projects; presented SS24 collection at Portugal Fashion (Museu do Carro Elétrico, 2023) and FW20 collection at Alfândega do Porto.
Founder + Creative Designer at LO SIENTO
July 1, 2019 - November 20, 2025
Founded clothing brand; responsibilities include styling models, social media management, art direction, graphic design content, budgeting, sales and re-sellers, PR and events, and team coordination for collections.
Summer Marketing Intern at VOLTALIA PORTUGAL S.A
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Graphic design editorials, newsletters, brand management and vinyl applications as part of a summer internship during bachelor studies.

Education

3DS MAX COURSE at LISBON SCHOOL OF DESIGN
January 1, 2023 - November 20, 2025
Master Degree - Interior Design at ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE ARTES E DESIGN
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor Degree - Design at UNIVERSIDADE LUSÍADA NORTE - PORTO
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services