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Hi, I’m Mariana Barbosa, a graphic designer specializing in branding and editorial work. I love bringing brands and publications to life, creating identities that balance visual clarity with attention to detail.
I’m curious and collaborative, bringing energy and thoughtful, empathetic solutions to every project.
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Portuguese
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Work Experience
Apprentice Designer at Estúdio Desisto
January 1, 2023 - PresentCollaboration with the Pediatric Hospital of Coimbra in the development of posters aimed at children, adolescents, and families. The goal was to convey, within the hospital environment, the message that psychological support is available and that no one faces mental health challenges alone. The work involved research on visual communication for different age groups and the creation of accessible and empathetic graphic solutions adapted to the hospital context.
Designer at Aga Khan Foundation
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Collaboration with the Aga Khan Foundation to support small businesses in situations of financial vulnerability. The project focused on creating visual identities for two brands, with the aim of strengthening their communication, making them more recognizable, and enhancing their competitiveness in their markets.
Apprentice Designer at Estúdio Desisto
December 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025Collaborated on an academic project with the Pediatric Hospital of Coimbra to develop posters for children, adolescents, and families, conveying that psychological support is available and that no one faces mental health challenges alone. Conducted visual research for different age groups and created accessible, empathetic graphic solutions adapted to the hospital environment.
Designer at Aga Khan Foundation
December 31, 2025 - October 8, 2025Academic project to support small businesses in financial vulnerability by creating visual identities for two brands, strengthening communication, improving recognizability, and boosting market competitiveness.
Education
Semester in Graphic and Media Design (Erasmus+) at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025Bachelor’s in Global Design at IADE - Universidade Europeia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Course in Visual Arts at Escola Secundária Romeu Correia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Semester in Graphic and Media Design (Erasmus+) at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025Bachelor’s in Global Design at IADE - Universidade Europeia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Course in Visual Arts at Escola Secundária Romeu Correia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Bachelor’s in Global Design at IADE - Universidade Europeia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Graphic and Media Design Semester (Erasmus+) at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025Course in Visual Arts at Escola Secundária Romeu Correia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Qualifications
Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025School Merit Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Citizenship Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Merit Scholarship IADE - Universidade Europeia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025School Merit Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Citizenship Award
January 1, 2021 - October 4, 2025Merit Scholarship IADE - Universidade Europeia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025School Merit Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Citizenship Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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