This was a project made in collaboration with my cousin during her time in nursing school. The goal was to create a fanzine about menstrual health, accessible for younger kids.
- Illustrator
Mercês Castelo-Branco
- Lisbon, Portugal
- 2 projects
Hello! I'm Mercês Castelo-Branco, a Lisbon-based designer and illustrator currently pursuing a Master in Transdisciplinary Sexology.
About
Hello! I’m Mercês Castelo-Branco, a Lisbon-based designer and illustrator currently pursuing a Master in Transdisciplinary Sexology. My work blends visual storytelling with hands-on making.
I also volunteer with film festivals and run a children’s book section at Livraria da Travessa, embracing collaborative projects and commissions. I love turning ideas into vivid visuals and tangible outcomes, always with a friendly, curious approach.
- Joined October 2025
Skills· 11
Languages
- PortugueseFluent
- EnglishFluent
- Spanish; CastilianBeginner
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Other
- Retail
- Non-Profit Organization
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Projects · 2
This was a project made with my cousin while she was at nursing school. The goal was to make a fanzine that would approach the topic of menstrual health for young kids, from 9+ years old in an accessible way.
- Designer
- Illustrator
- Photographer
Work experience· 5 roles
Bookseller · Livraria da TravessaJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Bookseller in the children's section.
Retail Assistant · Nature et DécouvertesDec 2024 – Oct 2025 · 11 mos
Customer service, product assistance; seasonal promotions.
Retail Assistant · Fnac Amoreiras (Portugal)Dec 2023 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
Customer service, restocking, assistance in store logistics.
Freelance Illustrator · Self-employed / Personal projectsJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Guest Office Assistant - Production · FESTJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Education· 5
Master's in Design and Visual Culture · IADE - Creative University2021 – 2024
Cinema (Major) · Universidade da Beira Interior2018 – 2021
8th level piano, 4th level cello · Conservatório Regional de Música da Covilhã2011 – 2018
Bachelor in Cinema · Universidade da Beira Interior2018 – 2021
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