Hi, I’m Diane Giraud, a Lisbon-based visual artist and creative director working at the intersection of art, design and purpose-driven branding. I lead artistic direction, brand development and cross-cultural collaboration for campaigns, residencies, and events, helping brands engage communities with meaningful, memorable experiences. In my practice I co-create with startups, cultural organizations and art platforms to design emotive projects and participatory programs. When I’m not shaping strategy, I curate exhibitions, lead workshops and mentor emerging talents, exploring topical issues through contemporary art.

Diane Giraud

Hi, I’m Diane Giraud, a Lisbon-based visual artist and creative director working at the intersection of art, design and purpose-driven branding. I lead artistic direction, brand development and cross-cultural collaboration for campaigns, residencies, and events, helping brands engage communities with meaningful, memorable experiences. In my practice I co-create with startups, cultural organizations and art platforms to design emotive projects and participatory programs. When I’m not shaping strategy, I curate exhibitions, lead workshops and mentor emerging talents, exploring topical issues through contemporary art.

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Hi, I’m Diane Giraud, a Lisbon-based visual artist and creative director working at the intersection of art, design and purpose-driven branding. I lead artistic direction, brand development and cross-cultural collaboration for campaigns, residencies, and events, helping brands engage communities with meaningful, memorable experiences.

In my practice I co-create with startups, cultural organizations and art platforms to design emotive projects and participatory programs. When I’m not shaping strategy, I curate exhibitions, lead workshops and mentor emerging talents, exploring topical issues through contemporary art.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Brand & Partnerships at Impact Hub Network
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Head of Brand & Partnerships for main account Nidhi (IG: @my_ayurvedic_life). Selected as 1 of 360 women (out of 4,000+ applicants) for the EU-funded entrepreneurial programme supporting 1,000 European women building purpose-driven ventures.
Fellow [Tech], Artistic Consultant at Impact Hub | The Break
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Artistic consultant for the company’s annual retreat in Morocco, designed for 200+ team members; cultural catalyst and co-creation organisation offering participatory art performances & curated conversations around topical issues.
Founder and Artistic Director for live performance experiences at IN LIMEN
May 1, 2019 - Present
Cultural catalyst and co-creation organisation, offering participatory art performances & curated conversations around topical issues
Director of Operations at COLLECTIONAIR
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Online marketplace co-founded by Olivier Varenne - Director of Acquisitions at MONA, and Valérie Konde - ex-Google, with a curated selection of works from emerging art scenes for entry-level art collectors
Visual Artist & Artistic Consultant at Sobremesa: Vagaries of Palette
April 1, 2026 - May 30, 2027
Creative Europe Grant involving Portugal, Spain , Italy, Greece for the project titled Sobremesa: Vagaries of Palette Responsibilities: curatorial roundtables, residencies, aesthetics, public programming)
Visual Artist at The Wrong Biennale
November 1, 2025 - March 30, 2026
For the transnational Pavilion Down The Rabbit Hole (17 artists) curated by Aishwarya Kumar and Stage Rabbit with Suruchi Pawar Selected Artist
Senior Fashion Designer at CMT / London, Mauritius
March 1, 2009 - March 30, 2012
B2B Design and marketing agency part of C.M.T, one of the leading vertically integrated garment manufacturers in the world Senior Designer for several accounts including Topshop, Urban Outfitters, River Island, Monsoon, Dorothy Perkins
Couture Ateliers Studio Assistant at Aleaxander McQueen, Giles Deacon, Boudicca Couture / London, Paris
June 1, 2003 - November 1, 2008
Working solely on show pieces for London and Paris Fashion weeks
Artistic Consultant for corporate event at Chili Piper / NYC, Morocco
July 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Founder & Artistic Director at Online marketplace (curated with Olivier Varenne & Valérie Konde)
January 1, 2019 - November 20, 2025
Co-founded an online marketplace featuring works from emerging art scenes for entry-level collectors; led curation, partnerships and brand strategy.
Artistic Director & Consultant at Conscious Futures
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Artistic direction, event direction, cross-cultural collaboration, and brand direction for multi-city programmes (NYC/Paris).
Artistic Consultant at Impact Hub / The Break
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Artistic consulting and operation support for the Impact Hub/The Break, including participatory art initiatives and collaborative storytelling.
Artist / Visual Artist at CollectionAir.com
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Residencies, workshops and curation projects across Dubai and Lisbon; model making and design for digital-age art platforms.
Artist at The Wrong Biennale
March 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Participation as an artist in an online biennale; ongoing collaboration with Lisbon-based programs.
Artist at Atelier La Juntana
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Participation in residencies/workshops at Atelier La Juntana, Liencres, Spain.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Design - Womenswear; Diploma in Handcraft Tailoring - Menswear (Savile Row Techniques) at London College of Fashion (UAL)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
BTEC Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Camberwell College of Arts (UAL)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Oil Painting, Drawing, Art History at Les Ateliers Des Beaux Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Master’s degree in Business Law (BI-DEUG French & Anglo-Saxon Law) at Université Paris X Nanterre
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
BA (Hons) Fashion Design - Womenswear at London College of Fashion (UAL)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Diploma in Handcraft Tailoring - Menswear (Savile Row Techniques) at London College of Fashion (UAL)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
BTEC Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Camberwell College of Arts (UAL)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Oil Painting, Drawing, Art History at Les Ateliers Des Beaux Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Master’s degree in Business Law (BI-DEUG French & Anglo-Saxon Law) at Université Paris X Nanterre
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet