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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.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at Studio de Pilates Sal da Terra
June 15, 2021 - PresentCreation of visual content for social media (stories, feed, and reels) using smartphones, GoPro Hero 8, and Canon cameras. Development of materials with Adobe tools. Design of merchandising products, such as T-shirts.
Graphic Designer at Studio de Pilates Sal da Terra
June 15, 2021 - PresentCreation of visual content for social media (stories, feed, and reels) using smartphones, GoPro Hero 8, and Canon cameras. Development of materials with Adobe tools. Design of merchandising products, such as T-shirts.
Dance Instructor at Broadway Academy – Theater School
January 1, 2021 - PresentTeach Tap Dance and Hip Hop to teens and adults. Adapt classes to each group’s pace and energy. Promote leadership, creativity, and self-expression through movement.
Founder & President at Dito e Feito Newspaper (ESAD)
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025Launched and led ESAD’s first student newspaper. Encouraged critical thinking and collaborative publishing.
Member at ESAD Student Association
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025Helped organize academic and cultural events. Promoted student engagement and community-building.
Peer Mentor at ESAD
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Supported first-year students through the 'Risks and Challenges' mentoring program. Developed skills in cooperation, empathy, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
Volunteer at Animal Rescue Shelter
December 31, 2022 - September 18, 2025Assisted in daily care, feeding, and socialization of rescued animals.
Volunteer at Organic Farming Community
December 31, 2022 - September 18, 2025Supported organic gardening and eco-living practices in a sustainable community.
Founder & President at Student Newspaper Dito e Feito
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Led the launch of the school’s first student newspaper, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and creative expression. Recruited a motivated team, oversaw development and production, and promoted the publication across ESAD.
Member at ESAD Student Association
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Helped organize and promote academic and cultural events, contributing to a more dynamic school community.
Student Mentor at Par a Par Mentoring Program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Supported first-year students in their academic and social integration while developing key transversal skills such as cooperation, empathy, conflict management, and problem-solving.
Volunteer at Animal Rescue Shelter & Organic Farming Community, Ireland
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Assisted with the daily care of rescued animals and participated in sustainable agriculture practices in a community-focused setting.
Dance Instructor (Tap and Hip Hop) at Theater School
January 1, 2021 - PresentTeaches weekly classes for teenagers and adults, adapting to group needs while promoting self-expression, teamwork, and resilience through movement.
Founder & President at Student Newspaper 'Dito e Feito' (ESAD)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Launched the school’s first student newspaper, assembling a motivated team and fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and creative expression. Oversaw editorial planning, design, production, and sustainable printing workflows within the academic environment.
Founder & President at Dito e Feito Student Newspaper (ESAD)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Led the launch of the school’s first student newspaper, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and creative expression.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Design at ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Bachelor’s Degree at ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025High School Diploma at Marist School Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Porto Alegre, Brazil
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2021Editorial Design Summer School Course at ESAD (Porto, Portugal)
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025CCD – Editorial Design, Visual Organization Systems, and Water Literacy at ESAD, supported by Blue Alliance
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Matosinhos, Portugal
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025High School at Colégio Marista Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Porto Alegre, Brazil
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2021Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Matosinhos, Portugal
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025High School at Colégio Marista Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Porto Alegre, Brazil
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2021Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Matosinhos, Portugal
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025High School at Colégio Marista Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Porto Alegre, Brazil
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Editorial Design – Summer School Course
July 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025IELTS B2
January 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025ACE English Malta Juniors Group 20
January 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025Editorial Design Summer School Course
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025CCD – Editorial Design, Visual Organization Systems, and Water Literacy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024IELTS B2
January 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025ACE English Malta Juniors Group 20
January 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025Porto Design Summer School Porto
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025CCD – Editorial Design, Visual Organization Systems, and Water Literacy at ESAD, supported by Blue Alliance
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023IELTS B2 ACE English Malta Juniors Group 20
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018EF (Education First), New York
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Porto Design Summer School Porto
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025CCD – Editorial Design, Visual Organization Systems, and Water Literacy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023IELTS B2
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026ACE English Malta Juniors Group 20
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018EF (Education First), New York
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Porto Design Summer School Porto
January 1, 2025 - May 22, 2026CCD – Editorial Design, Visual Organization Systems, and Water Literacy at ESAD
January 1, 2023 - May 22, 2026IELTS B2
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026ACE English Malta Juniors Group 20
January 1, 2018 - May 22, 2026EF (Education First), New York
January 1, 2017 - May 22, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
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