Hello! I’m Ricardo G. Barroso, a multidisciplinary designer and musician who thrives on turning ideas into engaging experiences. With training across communication science, music production, and web design, I love exploring how words, visuals, and sounds come together to connect people. Whether I’m crafting brand identities, designing intuitive interfaces, or composing a soundtrack for a live show, I bring curiosity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to every project—aiming to create clear, inclusive, and lasting impact.

Ricardo Guerreiro Barroso

Hello! I’m Ricardo G. Barroso, a multidisciplinary designer and musician who thrives on turning ideas into engaging experiences. With training across communication science, music production, and web design, I love exploring how words, visuals, and sounds come together to connect people. Whether I’m crafting brand identities, designing intuitive interfaces, or composing a soundtrack for a live show, I bring curiosity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to every project—aiming to create clear, inclusive, and lasting impact.

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Hello! I’m Ricardo G. Barroso, a multidisciplinary designer and musician who thrives on turning ideas into engaging experiences. With training across communication science, music production, and web design, I love exploring how words, visuals, and sounds come together to connect people. Whether I’m crafting brand identities, designing intuitive interfaces, or composing a soundtrack for a live show, I bring curiosity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to every project—aiming to create clear, inclusive, and lasting impact.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Design Creative Duo at Bué Clichê
January 1, 2025 - Present
Creative duo delivering visual systems and digital content for events and projects; produced visuals for Seixal Terno Festival and the Dan Iro EP packaging.
UX/UI Designer, Graphic Designer, Content Creator, Social Media Manager at Roterdão Club
February 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Led UX/UI design and visual identity projects, produced digital content, and managed social media channels.
Soundtrack Composer at Hannah, Anna, Ana - Novíssimos Indie Lisboa
January 1, 2023 - Present
Composed soundtracks for Indie Lisboa projects; collaboration with artists for live performance and film scores.
Singing and Guitar Teacher at EMMA Music School and Critical Techworks
January 1, 2023 - Present
Private and group lessons; development of teaching materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered posters, collages, video, photography, and art direction for Medusa Collective; posters for Tosta Mista Collective; visuals and branding for multiple music projects (Inês Apenas, bonança, Sogranora, Xico Gaiato, BILOBA), posters for Punch Magazine, ATOMS MGMT, Sinais em Linha blog, Marta Fonseca tour visuals, CIDADE SONORA, Noir Désir templates.
Sound Technician in Live Context at Various live contexts (performances)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Worked as live sound technician for multiple artists and events; setup, monitoring and assist with sound design.
Copywriter at Roterdão Club
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created promotional copy and content for Roterdão Club; contributed to branding and social media messaging.
Bartender at Devonshire Arms, London
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Customer service and bar operations; shift work.
Soundtrack Composer at Entre os Montes
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composer for a 2021 project in film or performance piece; contributed to soundtrack assets.
Soundtrack Composer at O meu nome é Bruno Alves
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Composer for project in 2020.

Education

Web Design at ETIC, Lisbon
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
StepByTech - Tech Scan at ETIC
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Teaching Aptitude Certificate [CCP] at CRIAP, Lisbon
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
MA Popular Music Practice at BIMM University, London
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Electronic Music at ETIC, Lisbon
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Science at FCSH, Universidade Nova, Lisbon
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Teaching Aptitude Certificate [CCP]
November 1, 2022 - January 30, 2026
StepByTech - Tech Scan
April 1, 2023 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

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