Hi, I'm Lara De Matos, a creative and versatile designer with a deep passion for visual communication and product design. I founded Ahoi Studio, where I craft exclusive handmade designs and deliver engaging tufting workshops. With background in graphic design and customer experience, I love creating meaningful branding and digital content. I thrive on sharing knowledge as a certified trainer, guiding creative learners through innovative workshops and training sessions. Outside of design, I'm also passionate about yoga, photography, and tufting, which fuel my creativity and balance.

Lara De Matos

Hi, I'm Lara De Matos, a creative and versatile designer with a deep passion for visual communication and product design. I founded Ahoi Studio, where I craft exclusive handmade designs and deliver engaging tufting workshops. With background in graphic design and customer experience, I love creating meaningful branding and digital content. I thrive on sharing knowledge as a certified trainer, guiding creative learners through innovative workshops and training sessions. Outside of design, I'm also passionate about yoga, photography, and tufting, which fuel my creativity and balance.

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Hi, I’m Lara De Matos, a creative and versatile designer with a deep passion for visual communication and product design. I founded Ahoi Studio, where I craft exclusive handmade designs and deliver engaging tufting workshops. With background in graphic design and customer experience, I love creating meaningful branding and digital content.

I thrive on sharing knowledge as a certified trainer, guiding creative learners through innovative workshops and training sessions. Outside of design, I’m also passionate about yoga, photography, and tufting, which fuel my creativity and balance.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder, Designer & Trainer at Ahoi Studio
January 1, 2020 - June 9, 2024
Founder of AHOI STUDIO, a brand dedicated to exclusive, hand-crafted design. Organize and deliver tufting workshops for beginners at AHOI Lab. Manage branding, product design, and digital content. Apply training methodologies for creative learning experiences.
Graphic Designer at Cordel de Prata
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Designed book layouts and promotional assets for print and digital use. Created engaging content for social media. Ensured visual consistency across editorial projects.
Sales & Customer Coffee Specialist at Nespresso
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Delivered high-end customer service and sales support. Promoted brand values and product knowledge in a luxury retail environment. Assisted in visual merchandising and store presentation.
Creative Intern (Erasmus+) at Creative Guerrilla
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Collaborated on strategies and creative campaigns, contributed to visual content creation and brainstorming sessions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at School of Arts, [University Name], Portugal
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Certified Trainer (Formadora Certificada)
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization