Rafaela Manica

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I’m Rafaela Manica, a Graphic Design graduate with a passion for design, photography, and movement.

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I’m Rafaela Manica, a Graphic Design graduate with a passion for design, photography, and movement. I explore how visuals can communicate emotions and stories, while always considering sustainable practices in my creative process.

I thrive on challenges that push me to think differently, collaborate with others, and grow both personally and professionally. I’m excited to keep learning and transforming how I see and shape the world through design, photography, and dance.

  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Other
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Software & Internet

Projects · 1

illustrator branding designer webdesigner graphicdesigner logo sustainability photo

  • Album Art Designer
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Dancer

Work experience· 15 roles

Member · ESAD Student AssociationJan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Helped organize academic and cultural events. Promoted student engagement and community-building.

Founder & President · Dito e Feito Newspaper (ESAD)Jan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Launched and led ESAD’s first student newspaper. Encouraged critical thinking and collaborative publishing.

Peer Mentor · ESADJan 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Supported first-year students through the 'Risks and Challenges' mentoring program. Developed skills in cooperation, empathy, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.

Founder & President · Dito e Feito Student Newspaper (ESAD)Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Founder & President · Student Newspaper 'Dito e Feito' (ESAD)Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Student Mentor · Par a Par Mentoring ProgramJan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo
Member · ESAD Student AssociationJan 2023 – Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Founder & President · Student Newspaper Dito e FeitoJan 2023 – Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education· 11

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Design · ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Porto, Portugal2022 – 2025
Bachelor’s Degree · ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Porto, Portugal2022 – 2025
High School Diploma · Marist School Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Porto Alegre, Brazil2010 – 2021
Editorial Design Summer School Course · ESAD (Porto, Portugal)2025

Certifications and awards· 21

Editorial Design – Summer School Course2025
IELTS B22018 – 2025
ACE English Malta Juniors Group 202018 – 2025
Editorial Design Summer School Course2025

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