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I’m Susana Xavier, a graphic designer focused on editorial design, visual identities and digital campaigns across print and screen. I have experience across cultural, institutional and commercial contexts, adapting visual systems and communication approaches to different audiences and formats.
Experience Level
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Lead Designer & Art Director at Folch Studio
May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024Lead designer and Art Director for Esade Business School institutional communication, responsible for developing campaign systems and visual assets across print and digital platforms for the university and its departments. Collaborated on visual identities, campaigns and communication systems for clients including L’Auditori Barcelona, MACBA Museum, Roche, White Summer Festival and Sapiens.
Graphic Designer at Independent Practice
January 1, 2025 - PresentIndependent practice focused on editorial design, visual identities and digital communication for cultural and commercial clients.
Graphic Designer at Minga London
July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Main graphic designer responsible for digital campaigns and e-commerce communication, including website assets, emails, social media and landing pages, ensuring consistency across brand communication.
Designer at esad—idea, Matosinhos
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022Designer for Matosinhos City Council, working within a team to develop visual identities for the institution and its companies, Matosinhos Sport and Matosinhos Habit. Responsible for logos, stationery, event materials, and applications across spaces, uniforms and vehicles. Designer for ESAD, Casa do Design and esad—idea—café, creating communication assets, newsletters and social media content to promote institutional events, exhibitions and programs, as well as weekly menus and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Independent practice focused on editorial design, visual identities and digital communication for cultural and commercial clients.
Graphic Designer at Lion of Porches, Porto
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019Junior designer developing campaigns and communication materials across print and digital platforms, including newsletters, lookbooks, social media and branded assets.
Education
Master in Editorial Design at ELISAVA School of Design and Engineering, Barcelona
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020BA in Communication Design at ESAD - Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Matosinhos
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018Postgraduate in Service Design & Design Thinking at SHIFTA by ELISAVA
November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024Qualifications
ADG–FAD Laus Awards 2021 Gold – Threads Through Time (In 3 Acts) (Graphic Design Students)
January 1, 2021 - June 19, 2026ELISAVA Professional Awards (8th Edition 2021) Silver – The Politics of Dancing (Graphic Design)
January 1, 2021 - June 19, 2026ADG–FAD Laus Awards 2021 Silver – Threads Through Time (In 3 Acts) (Digital Design Students)
January 1, 2021 - June 19, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail
Experience Level
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