Hello! I’m Ana Cantanhede, a recent graduate in Communication Design from the Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. I believe in a collaborative, multidisciplinary creative practice and in learning from peers, valuing conversations that strengthen both concept and craft. I aim to balance a solid conceptual base with a contemporary, meaningful graphic response, and I enjoy working with teams to turn ideas into engaging visuals. I’m drawn to drawing and lyric singing, and I bring curiosity and a healthy, student-centered energy to every project.

Ana Cantanhede

Hello! I’m Ana Cantanhede, a recent graduate in Communication Design from the Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. I believe in a collaborative, multidisciplinary creative practice and in learning from peers, valuing conversations that strengthen both concept and craft. I aim to balance a solid conceptual base with a contemporary, meaningful graphic response, and I enjoy working with teams to turn ideas into engaging visuals. I’m drawn to drawing and lyric singing, and I bring curiosity and a healthy, student-centered energy to every project.

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Hello! I’m Ana Cantanhede, a recent graduate in Communication Design from the Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. I believe in a collaborative, multidisciplinary creative practice and in learning from peers, valuing conversations that strengthen both concept and craft.

I aim to balance a solid conceptual base with a contemporary, meaningful graphic response, and I enjoy working with teams to turn ideas into engaging visuals. I’m drawn to drawing and lyric singing, and I bring curiosity and a healthy, student-centered energy to every project.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance designer delivering communication design projects for clients.
Intern at This Must Be The Place Design Studio and Gallery
January 1, 2024 - Present
Paid intern supporting studio and gallery projects, design tasks and production.
Waitress at Meraki restaurant
December 31, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Waitress at Meraki restaurant, Marinha Grande.
Collaborator at Transforme Glass Design
January 1, 2018 - Present
Collaborated with Transforme Glass Design on design-related projects.
Member at Students Union, Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon
January 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Active member of the Students Union.
Freelance Designer at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance communication design projects for various clients, collaborating with peers to develop concept-driven, multidisciplinary visual solutions.
Intern at This Must Be The Place Design Studio and Gallery
January 1, 2024 - Present
Paid intern supporting design studio projects and gallery operations, contributing to graphic design tasks and exhibition preparation.
Waitress at Meraki Restaurant
January 1, 2023 - Present
Waitress providing customer service and supporting restaurant operations in Marinha Grande.
Collaborator at Transforme Glass Design
January 1, 2018 - Present
Collaborated on design projects with Transforme Glass Design in Marinha Grande.
Member of the Students Union at Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon
December 31, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Member of the Students Union, involved in student representation and activities.

Education

Bachelor in Communication Design at Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Erasmus+ study exchange program at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma, Visual Arts at Engº Acácio Calazans Duarte High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Music Conservatory Studies at Orfeão de Leiria Music Conservatory
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor at Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Erasmus+ study exchange program at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Engº Acácio Calazans Duarte High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Lyric Singing at Orfeão de Leiria Music Conservatory
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Merit Award - CGD’s Prémios Caixa Mais Mundo
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Grand Jury Award - Cineastas Digitais (Digital Filmmakers) Contest
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
CGD’s Prémios Caixa Mais Mundo Merit Award for college application score
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Grand Jury Award of the Cineastas Digitais (Digital Filmmakers) Contest
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

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