Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I am an exhibition and experiential designer with over 15 years of experience in interior, commercial, and exhibition design. I have a proven ability to deliver complex projects from concept through execution, ensuring that each design balances aesthetic impact with practical use and user experience. My work is characterized by creativity, originality, and attention to detail.…

Monica Lourinho





I am an exhibition and experiential designer with over 15 years of experience in interior, commercial, and exhibition design. I have a proven ability to deliver complex projects from concept through execution, ensuring that each design balances aesthetic impact with practical use and user experience. My work is characterized by creativity, originality, and attention to detail.…

Available to hire

I am an exhibition and experiential designer with over 15 years of experience in interior, commercial, and exhibition design. I have a proven ability to deliver complex projects from concept through execution, ensuring that each design balances aesthetic impact with practical use and user experience. My work is characterized by creativity, originality, and attention to detail.

Skills

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Advanced

Work Experience

Head Designer & Architect (Freelance) at NFC Conference

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

Led the design and delivery of a large-scale, multi-zone conference and exhibition environment, ensuring the project aligns with brand identity, client objectives, and functional requirements. My responsibilities included developing comprehensive space planning strategies, designing exhibition stands, and coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Senior Interior & Spatial Designer at Multiple Companies (Portugal)

April 1, 2024 - Present

Worked with various clients including studio setups and freelance practices in interior and spatial design. Engaged in detailed planning and execution of design projects, ensuring adherence to design guidelines and stakeholder alignment.

Bookkeeper & HR Manager at Tank Manufacturers (PTY) LTD

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2025

Managed financial operations and HR processes within a project-based manufacturing environment, developing strong experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource coordination to support efficient project delivery.

Exhibition & Spatial Designer at Scan Display Solutions

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Established core experience in exhibition design, producing technical drawings, 3D visualizations, and coordinating with clients and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

Education

BA Interior Design at Design School SA

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Higher Diploma in Interior Design & AUTOCAD at Design School SA

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Interior Decorating Diploma at Design School SA

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Junior Bookkeeping & Payroll at Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

January 1, 2013 - May 3, 2026

Business Literacy Level 1, 2 & 3 at Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

January 1, 2013 - May 3, 2026

Sage Pastel & Payroll HR at Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

January 1, 2013 - May 3, 2026

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Retail store - nine west concept store

The Nine West retail display was designed to showcase the brand while ensuring that handbags and footwear remain the primary visual focus. The requirement was to create an eye-catching merchandising system that attracts customers, encourages interaction with the products, and reinforces the Nine West identity without overpowering the merchandise. Key responsibilities: • Strong brand presence while keeping products as the focal point • LED lighting and back-lit graphics to attract attention • Flexible, movable units on castor wheels • Adjustable shelving for different merchandise and seasonal displays • Layout that encourages customer interaction and flow…The Nine West retail display was designed to showcase the brand while ensuring that handbags and footwear remain the primary visual focus. The requirement was to create an eye-catching merchandising system that attracts customers, encourages interaction with the products, and reinforces the Nine West identity without overpowering the merchandise. Key responsibilities: • Strong brand presence while keeping products as the focal point • LED lighting and back-lit graphics to attract attention • Flexible, movable units on castor wheels • Adjustable shelving for different merchandise and seasonal displays • Layout that encourages customer interaction and flow

Interior Designer

Sasol Exhibition Stand

Sasol Exhibition Stand Design of a branded exhibition stand developed to communicate the identity of the organisation while creating an inviting and functional visitor space. The design focused on strong visual presence, efficient use of limited space, and the integration of display, meeting, and interaction areas within a compact footprint. Projects such as these require a balance between design expression and practical considerations, including transportable structures, material selection, and fast installation within tight event schedules.…Sasol Exhibition Stand Design of a branded exhibition stand developed to communicate the identity of the organisation while creating an inviting and functional visitor space. The design focused on strong visual presence, efficient use of limited space, and the integration of display, meeting, and interaction areas within a compact footprint. Projects such as these require a balance between design expression and practical considerations, including transportable structures, material selection, and fast installation within tight event schedules.

Interior Designer

Lisbon - full apartment renovation

This apartment required a full renovation from the top down. Some of the structures were unsafe, rotten and needing structural support. We took advantage of these structural changes to improve the layout and flow of the apartment to maximise the natural light and amazing park views.…

Interior Designer

lagos - beach apartment renovation

Apartment Kitchen Designed with both efficiency and aesthetics in mind, this kitchen has been transformed into a highly functional space tailored for holiday rentals. Apartment Bathroom A neutral color palette, accented with a refreshing pop of blue, enhances the airy, coastal ambiance—perfectly complementing the apartment’s beach-town setting. The client’s choice of a coastal-inspired design ties the space beautifully to its surroundings, creating a welcoming and stylish retreat for vacationers.…Apartment Kitchen Designed with both efficiency and aesthetics in mind, this kitchen has been transformed into a highly functional space tailored for holiday rentals. Apartment Bathroom A neutral color palette, accented with a refreshing pop of blue, enhances the airy, coastal ambiance—perfectly complementing the apartment’s beach-town setting. The client’s choice of a coastal-inspired design ties the space beautifully to its surroundings, creating a welcoming and stylish retreat for vacationers.

Interior Designer

Alvor - apartment renovation

This apartment was purchesed by my clients and had originally been used as an Air B&B. They bought this house to be their holiday home away from the city and they wanted it to have a Scandinavian feel. Their wanted this space to be redesigned to reflect their own styles, personality and to reflect their family motto is ”Easy Living”. The main requierments of this renovation was to add in new floors, curtains, freshen up the walls with a new coat of paint and add ew furniture that would make this house feel like a home to welcome them after their long trips and periods of work.…This apartment was purchesed by my clients and had originally been used as an Air B&B. They bought this house to be their holiday home away from the city and they wanted it to have a Scandinavian feel. Their wanted this space to be redesigned to reflect their own styles, personality and to reflect their family motto is ”Easy Living”. The main requierments of this renovation was to add in new floors, curtains, freshen up the walls with a new coat of paint and add ew furniture that would make this house feel like a home to welcome them after their long trips and periods of work.

Interior Designer

NFC Conference - Lisbon 2025

Design and delivery of a large-scale conference and exhibition environment at Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, Lisbon, accommodating multiple exhibitors, media spaces, meeting rooms, and private stages. The project involved the development of comprehensive spatial planning strategies to support a range of environments, from public exhibition areas to immersive activations and private meeting spaces. A strong focus was placed on visitor journey and flow, ensuring intuitive navigation and seamless movement between exhibition zones, stage environments, and networking areas to maximise engagement. My role encompassed end-to-end design and coordination, including concept development, layout planning, and the production of floor plans, 3D visualisations, and technical documentation. I collaborated closely with exhibitors, stakeholders, and production teams to ensure all spaces aligned with individual brand identities and overall event objectives, while overseeing on-site installation and execution to deliver a cohesive and high-quality event experience.…Design and delivery of a large-scale conference and exhibition environment at Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, Lisbon, accommodating multiple exhibitors, media spaces, meeting rooms, and private stages. The project involved the development of comprehensive spatial planning strategies to support a range of environments, from public exhibition areas to immersive activations and private meeting spaces. A strong focus was placed on visitor journey and flow, ensuring intuitive navigation and seamless movement between exhibition zones, stage environments, and networking areas to maximise engagement. My role encompassed end-to-end design and coordination, including concept development, layout planning, and the production of floor plans, 3D visualisations, and technical documentation. I collaborated closely with exhibitors, stakeholders, and production teams to ensure all spaces aligned with individual brand identities and overall event objectives, while overseeing on-site installation and execution to deliver a cohesive and high-quality event experience.

Interior Designer

Hire a Interior Designer

We have the best interior designer experts on Twine. Hire a interior designer in Lisbon today.

Find a Interior Designer

Interior Designers for hire in Lisbon, Portugal