I am Natasha Fernandes, a Doha-based exhibition designer and curatorial researcher passionate about preserving visual heritage and creating engaging public art experiences. My practice blends graphic design, storytelling, and research to transform spaces into meaningful narratives. I have collaborated with Liwan, the Fire Station, Qatar Museums, and VCUarts Qatar on several projects, including the 'Note to Self' exhibition and the 'Kitchen Comics' show. My work places emphasis on diasporic voices in Qatar and intangible cultural heritage, and I enjoy bridging design, scholarship, and community engagement.…

Natasha Fernandes

I am Natasha Fernandes, a Doha-based exhibition designer and curatorial researcher passionate about preserving visual heritage and creating engaging public art experiences. My practice blends graphic design, storytelling, and research to transform spaces into meaningful narratives. I have collaborated with Liwan, the Fire Station, Qatar Museums, and VCUarts Qatar on several projects, including the 'Note to Self' exhibition and the 'Kitchen Comics' show. My work places emphasis on diasporic voices in Qatar and intangible cultural heritage, and I enjoy bridging design, scholarship, and community engagement.…

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I am Natasha Fernandes, a Doha-based exhibition designer and curatorial researcher passionate about preserving visual heritage and creating engaging public art experiences. My practice blends graphic design, storytelling, and research to transform spaces into meaningful narratives.

I have collaborated with Liwan, the Fire Station, Qatar Museums, and VCUarts Qatar on several projects, including the ‘Note to Self’ exhibition and the ‘Kitchen Comics’ show. My work places emphasis on diasporic voices in Qatar and intangible cultural heritage, and I enjoy bridging design, scholarship, and community engagement.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Intern at Qatar Museums (Public Art)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Shelved and organized books, designed children’s activities proposals, and prepared cataloging sheets. Contributed to public art location assessments and supported analysis of open call submissions.
Intern at Qatar Museums: 321 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Shelved and organized books; designed children’s activities proposals; prepared Excel sheets for cataloging.
Intern at Nafoura Events and Trading
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Intern; assisted with event-related tasks and trading operations.
Student Employee at IMS: Innovative Media Studios in VCUQ
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Developed engaging social media content; conducted photoshoots; designed promotional materials for workshops featuring visiting artists, ensuring cohesive branding.
Mathematics Teacher’s Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUQ)
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Collaborated with instructors to plan lessons; facilitated feedback and critique sessions; created worksheets and supported grading and student performance evaluations.
Designer at Note To Self Exhibition (Doha Fire Station)
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Collaborated on exhibition design and curation; contributed artwork and interior space design; assisted with branding, social media content, and promotional materials.
Designer at DOWS: Luxury Children’s Furniture
July 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Designed mockups from scratch; prepared print-ready files for production; analyzed social media campaigns and contributed to color palette and product design; created typographic designs.
Designer at Not your mommy: Cap designs
July 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Remote freelance designer creating cap designs and related branding assets.
Curatorial Researcher at Qatar Museums – Rubaiya Qatar
May 1, 2025 - Present
Support the curatorial vision of Rubaiya; conduct Qatar-focused research to inform artist projects; assist with brand identity, marketing, and artist contracts.
Teacher’s Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University (Core IV)
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Assist professors, facilitate feedback sessions, and support course delivery; contributed to narrative development for exhibition plots.
Curator/Graphic Designer at Artevo
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Curatorial support and graphic design for exhibitions; facilitated course-related projects and visual storytelling.
Curatorial Researcher at Qatar Museums – Rubaiya Qatar
May 1, 2025 - Present
Ongoing curatorial research to inform artist projects and exhibition concepts; involved in branding, marketing, and artwork management.
Brand Designer at Sheer: Abaya Brand
August 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Enhanced brand identity; managed social media presence for the brand.
Teacher’s Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University, Core IV
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Supported professors with course delivery; facilitated feedback and critique sessions; served as narrative lead for 3 plots in Diriyah Gate (Saudi Vision 2030).
Curatorial Researcher at Qatar Museums, Rubaiya Qatar
May 1, 2025 - Present
Supported curatorial vision; conducted Qatar-focused research; supported artist contracts and artwork management; involved in brand identity and marketing/communications.
Exhibition Designer at Note To Self Exhibition, Doha Fire Station
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Collaborated on design, branding, and curation of a temporary exhibition; coordinated with Sheikha Reem Al-Thani.
Artist/Curator at Note To Self Exhibition, Doha Fire Station
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Contributed as artist creating artwork and as a curator by designing the interior space to ensure a smooth flow.
Designer at Hilton The Pearl Qatar
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Designed in-house menus for Hilton restaurants; created interactive social media content; produced Hilton’s ‘Kid’s Passport’ activity booklet.
Intern - Mathematics Teacher’s Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQ)
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Designed worksheets; supported instruction of mathematical concepts at collegiate level; assisted in evaluation and feedback; collaborated with lead instructors.
Intern at Qatar Museums: Public Art
July 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Shelved and organized books for the upcoming library.
Intern at Qatar Museums: Public Art
May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Designed interactive digital publication 'Into the Desert'; organized and cataloged public artworks; designed public art location assessments; supported analysis of open call submissions.
Remote Freelance Designer at DOWS: Luxury Children’s Furniture
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed mockups from scratch; created print-ready files for suppliers; analyzed social media campaigns; contributed to color palette decisions; implemented custom typography.
Remote Freelance Designer at Not Your Mommy: Cap designs
June 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Cap design projects; created print-ready files; supported social media campaigns.
Teacher’s Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University: Exhibition Design
August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted with syllabus planning and class structure; facilitated feedback and critique sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Major in Graphic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
International Baccalaureate at Qatar Academy Sidra
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University (Doha, Qatar)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
International Baccalaureate at Qatar Academy Sidra
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Qualifications

International Baccalaureate
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing

Skills

Experience Level