I'm Teresa Tonim, a lettering artist and graphic designer based in Évora, Portugal. I create branding, packaging, murals and illustrated assets that tell a story and help brands stand out. I also share knowledge through lettering workshops and continue learning through courses like Martina Flor’s The Lettering Seminar. Fluent in Portuguese and English with a touch of Spanish, I love collaborating with teams to craft visual experiences that resonate with their audience.…

Teresa Tonim

I'm Teresa Tonim, a lettering artist and graphic designer based in Évora, Portugal. I create branding, packaging, murals and illustrated assets that tell a story and help brands stand out. I also share knowledge through lettering workshops and continue learning through courses like Martina Flor’s The Lettering Seminar. Fluent in Portuguese and English with a touch of Spanish, I love collaborating with teams to craft visual experiences that resonate with their audience.…

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I’m Teresa Tonim, a lettering artist and graphic designer based in Évora, Portugal. I create branding, packaging, murals and illustrated assets that tell a story and help brands stand out.

I also share knowledge through lettering workshops and continue learning through courses like Martina Flor’s The Lettering Seminar. Fluent in Portuguese and English with a touch of Spanish, I love collaborating with teams to craft visual experiences that resonate with their audience.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lettering artist + graphic designer at Teresa Tonim Studio
January 1, 2023 - November 16, 2025
Created limited-edition packaging for Rituals for Christmas and Mother’s Day campaigns, to deliver a unique brand experience. Designed and painted a 100 m² mural on the floor of a basketball court in Évora, transforming the space into a community landmark. Developed illustrations for the 500-year celebration of Luís de Camões, commissioned by a local school.
Graphic designer at EGO Brand Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Created over 30 brand identities from scratch, including naming, for digital and print. Developed advertising campaigns (ads, flyers, merchandising, and social media management) increasing local brand awareness. Led the creative direction for the Carne Mertolenga brand, managing content creation and social media presence. Delivered a full rebrand for Gestão de Resíduos JMM, covering visual identity, stationery, fleet design, uniforms, and website, reinforcing their position in the environmental sector.
Graphic designer at Perceptions
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Designed the full brand identity for a youth-led organization focused on environmental and social impact. Created event materials’ designs for local clean-up actions and donation drives, increasing volunteer engagement. Led lettering workshops for teenagers, introducing creative expression as a tool for collaboration, confidence, and civic involvement.

Education

Bachelor in Design at Universidade de Évora
September 3, 2012 - July 1, 2015
Post Graduation in Branding at IADE
July 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
The Lettering Seminar (Martina Flor’s online course) at The Lettering Seminar / Martina Flor
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Postgraduate Degree - Branding at IADE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Initial Pedagogical Training for Trainers at Training House
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor degree - Design (Communication Design specialization) at University of Évora
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Agriculture & Mining, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Ball is Life

    Street art proposal for the “Évora às Pinceladas 2025” competition, for the decoration of street basketball courts.

    The phrase “Ball is Life” was chosen along with basketball players, representative of street basketball culture.

    Mural in acrylic paint on a 100 m2 concrete field.

    paper Let Yourself Be Bored

    I feel most inspired to produce lettering when I have a message I want to convey to myself.

    This message came at a time when, in addition to being busy with work and the dance association I presided over, I was also filling my time with the so-called doomscroll. I didn’t have time alone with my thoughts and boredom. There was no time to play with pens and pencils. I couldn’t stop to relax, without being constantly bombarded with content.

    Being surrounded by water reminds me of this escape from content, which is why I chose the “pool bottom” for the illustration style.

    paper Ginjinha d’ Évora

    The organic Ginjinha from Courelas da Torre had a new bottle and a new bottle needed a new label to complete the set.

    I created a simple but elegant label design for the slim bottle of this uniquely flavored and aromatic ginja.
    This design stands out from other sour cherry labels, making the bottle fly off the store shelves.

    paper Rebranding Gestão de Resíduos JMM

    Gestão de Resíduos JMM is a company located in Évora, specialized in waste recycling in Alentejo. At the beginning of its operation, it focused on the collection, reception, and trade of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, having since expanded its operations to other services and types of materials.

    With the company’s expansion, rebranding became essential to communicate this evolution and reinforce its positioning in the market.

    Challenge:

    Develop a new visual identity that communicates the company’s transition to a broader role in the treatment and recycling of different types of waste. The name change also required a reformulation of the brand that would ensure coherence and clarity in its positioning.

    Solution:

    The new visual identity integrates graphic elements that represent the diversity of materials now processed, without compromising the brand’s visual heritage.
    The hydraulic claw, an iconic and recognized element in the sector, was maintained as the central symbol, ensuring continuity and recognition in the market.