I'm Rita Silva Gomes, a designer and visual storyteller based in Funchal, Madeira. I create authentic experiences through graphic design, photography, and events, balancing creativity with pragmatism and sustainability. I believe visual communication has the power to connect people and tell meaningful stories with empathy. My work floats between design, organising events and hosting my guests at my airbnb giving them the best experiences. I love collaborating on projects that bring ideas to life in sustainable, human-centered ways.

Rita Silva Gomes

I'm Rita Silva Gomes, a designer and visual storyteller based in Funchal, Madeira. I create authentic experiences through graphic design, photography, and events, balancing creativity with pragmatism and sustainability. I believe visual communication has the power to connect people and tell meaningful stories with empathy. My work floats between design, organising events and hosting my guests at my airbnb giving them the best experiences. I love collaborating on projects that bring ideas to life in sustainable, human-centered ways.

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I’m Rita Silva Gomes, a designer and visual storyteller based in Funchal, Madeira. I create authentic experiences through graphic design, photography, and events, balancing creativity with pragmatism and sustainability.

I believe visual communication has the power to connect people and tell meaningful stories with empathy. My work floats between design, organising events and hosting my guests at my airbnb giving them the best experiences. I love collaborating on projects that bring ideas to life in sustainable, human-centered ways.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Position not specified at ARDITI - Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento de Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Contributed to communications/design activities at a regional RDI agency in Madeira.
Host (Airbnb Superhost) at Seashore Villa
May 1, 2023 - Present
Hosted guests and managed property communications and hospitality services.
Designer & PhotoVideographer at Dune Local Proejct
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Created visual content and design assets for the Dune Local Project.
Designer & Photographer at Freelancer
November 1, 2024 - Present
Provided design and photography/videography services on a freelance basis.
Madeira Tourism Promoter at Discovering Madeira
September 1, 2017 - Present
Promoted Madeira's tourism at trade events (e.g., BTL - Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa).
Farm Support at Gap Year
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Supported farm operations during gap year in Bern, Switzerland.
Babysitting at PrioVida
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Childcare and care tasks.
Tour Guide at Angie Travel - Viagens e Turismo, Lda.
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Guided tours and supported travel experiences in Porto Santo.

Education

Design - Degree at Universidade da Madeira
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Interior Design - Erasmus at Thomas More Belgium
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Interior Design at Lisbon School of Design
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Other