Hello, I’m Marisa Espinheira, a graphic designer based in northern Portugal. My work combines handmade techniques and cultural immersion to create designs with social impact.
Inspired by nature and aquatic environments, I embrace minimalism and slow living, valuing intention and presence in every aspect of life.
I specialize in a variety of design services, including editorial projects like magazines and books, brand creation such as logos, brand concepts, and comprehensive brand guidelines, merchandising, custom typography, and event communication.
My mission is to create authentic and impactful designs that help small businesses connect deeply with their communities. Through thoughtful and intentional design, I strive to leave a lasting impression.
About
in senegal
doing
screenprinting
doing
handpocke
tatoos
me getting
ready to surf
Work
experience
September 2022 - April 2024 ~
YUMEDA studio | Graphic Designer
Germany | Remote
- Developing corporate brand identity design, logos, design systems, and print material;
- Designing internal workflows and implementing systems to enhance operational efficiency for clients;
- Additional responsibilities include creating advertisements, infographics, icons, logos, brand guidelines, presentations and banners;
- Direct contact with marketing and UX/UI departments.
February 2022 - October 2022 ~ May 2024 - Present ~
Freelancer | Multidisciplinary Designer
- Direct client engagement, including feedback sessions and planning;
- Developing and delivering visual identities, incorporating both digital and print materials such as logos, business cards, document holders, tote bags, and posters;
- Creation of customised typographic design;
- Creation of social media content;
- Leading creative direction for music album artwork:
- Conducting professional photography sessions.
Education
May 2022 | Reconnecting Youth (powered by kinetic) Training Course.
Prague, Czech Republic (1 week)
2019 | The English Language Centre English Language Study.
Bristol, U.K (6 weeks)
2016-2019 | Design and Multimedia Bachelor's Degree.
Coimbra University, Portugal
2019-2021 | Communication Design Master’s Degree.
ESAD Matosinhos, Portugal
Volunteer Experience
May 2024 – June | SOMA Surf, São Tomé
Surf Buddy
January 2022 | Indie Júnior Porto (international Film Festival) | Portugal
Photographer
Workshops
Analog photography capture and development. Algarve, Portugal
Edition #14 of Fanzine UV. Aveiro, Portugal.
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS: RESISTANCE CULTURES, ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND FANZINES IN PORTO (1982—2021). Porto, Portugal
Screen Printing Workshop. Porto, Portugal (4 sessions).
Skills
Adobe CC ~ Proficient
Figma ~ Proficient
Web (Front end) ~ Some experience
Languages
Portuguese ~ Native speaker
English ~ Fluent
Spanish ~ Intermediate