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Hi, I’m Sandro Lopes, a passionate communication designer with a love for letters, their forms, and meanings. I believe in the power of simplicity to bring clarity and intensity to messages, often relying on typography to communicate effectively without overusing images. I’m driven by curiosity and reflection on how humans communicate and express ideas.
I enjoy combining my design skills with writing and editorial projects, especially in the fields of publishing and education. Whether working on book layouts, journalistic publications, or branding, I always aim for a refined, minimalist style that stimulates thought and engages the audience critically and creatively.
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Language
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Fluent
Work Experience
Designer Freelancer
January 1, 2004 - PresentWorked on editorial and branding projects for institutional clients such as Faro Municipal Theatre and Algarve Tourism Board to publicize and promote cultural, artistic, and sporting events. Produced publishing projects including cover art, page layout, and typesetting in various literary and journalistic categories. Frequent branding projects and communication media works in the hospitality industry and real estate branding.
Tutoring Teacher at Sapiens - Psychopedagogical Center
January 1, 2012 - PresentProvided academic preparation, investigation support, and dissertation tutoring. Guided and monitored the investigation and writing of school and academic papers including academic theses, and applied editorial skills in page layout and presentations in various media formats.
Apple Support Advisor
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025Provided remote helpdesk support for Apple operating systems and products for French-speaking European countries.
Editorial Project Lead at APA Magazine
December 31, 2012 - July 10, 2025Managed editorial projects for a local generalist magazine covering personalities, local news and curiosities with a secondary objective of real estate promotion.
Communication Designer at Algarve News Center
December 31, 2010 - July 10, 2025Developed online and print communication media for institutional and private clients complementing journalistic content. Worked on municipal publications of cultural and event communication.
Graphic Designer at Arta Communication Agency
December 31, 2008 - July 10, 2025Engaged in graphic design, branding, and editorial projects.
Interviewer at National Institute of Statistics
December 31, 2007 - July 10, 2025Conducted interviews for statistical data collection.
Graphic Designer at Teaser Communication Agency
December 31, 2007 - July 10, 2025Performed graphic design, branding and editorial work. Achieved two editorial design awards from Algarve Tourism Board and Algarve Tourism Association.
Multidisciplinary Designer at Filneto Real Estate Group
December 31, 2010 - July 10, 2025Handled graphic design, exhibition, equipment, advertising, and multimedia projects in the real estate sector.
Graphic Communication Designer at ARS Algarve
December 31, 2010 - July 10, 2025Collaborated on designing graphic communication media for campaigns fighting AIDS and the Pink October breast cancer screening program.
Designer Freelancer
January 1, 2004 - PresentIntervention in editorial and branding projects for institutional clients such as Faro Municipal Theatre, Algarve Tourism Board to publicize and promote cultural, artistic, sporting events, etc. Publishing projects for editors on cover art, page layout, typesetting, in various literary and journalistic categories. Branding projects and communication media in the hospitality industry and real estate branding are the most frequent.
Private Tutoring
January 1, 2004 - PresentStudy follow-up, and preparation for national exams in various subjects. Guidance and monitoring in the investigation and writing of school and academic papers including academic theses, implementing editorial valence with page layout and presentation in written, printed, and multimedia formats like slides and interactive presentations on cd-rom or online applications.
Tutoring Teacher at Sapiens - Psychopedagogical Center
January 1, 2012 - PresentTutoring teacher for academic preparation, investigation, and dissertation.
Apple Support Advisor
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025Remote helpdesk support for Apple operating systems and products catered to French-speaking European countries.
Editorial Project Lead at APA Magazine
December 31, 2012 - July 10, 2025Led editorial project for a local generalist magazine focusing on personalities, local news, curiosities, with a secondary purpose of real estate promotion.
Graphic Designer Volunteer at Algarve Oncological Association
January 1, 2010 - PresentCollaborated in designing graphic communication media for the Pedaling for Life Campaign to raise funds for cancer treatment.
Communication Designer at Algarve News Center
December 31, 2010 - July 10, 2025Designed communication materials for institutional and private clients, complementing journalistic content with various municipal journalistic and cultural publications and event communication.
Graphic Designer at Arta Communication Agency
December 31, 2008 - July 10, 2025Graphic design, branding, and editorial projects.
Interviewer at National Institute of Statistics
December 31, 2007 - July 10, 2025Conducted interviews as part of the National Statistics Institute projects.
Graphic Designer at Teaser Communication Agency
December 31, 2007 - July 10, 2025Graphic design, branding, and editorial tasks. Awarded two editorial design awards by Algarve Tourism Board and Algarve Tourism Association.
Multidisciplinary Designer at Filneto Real Estate Group
December 31, 2010 - July 10, 2025Worked on graphic design, exhibition, equipment, advertising, and multimedia projects in the real estate sector.
Graphic Designer Volunteer at ARS Algarve
December 31, 2010 - July 10, 2025Designed graphic communication media for campaigns against AIDS and breast cancer screening programs on a voluntary basis.
Education
Degree in Communication Design at University of Aveiro
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004Post-Graduate in Modern Languages and Literature at University of Aveiro
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Degree in Communication Design at University of Aveiro
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004Post-Graduate in Modern Languages and Literature: English and French at University of Aveiro
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
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