About me

Communication designer with talent in illustration. Demonstrated success in multitasking and ability to learn and implement new skills rapidly. Being an active and passionate person, works better in fast-paced enviroments. As a creative thinker tends to solve, initiate and produce new things. + Co-founder and Planner of Specweek (fantasy art event) + Co-founder of The Way of the Exploding Pencil blog (illustration blog) + Co-founder of Designful (brand) Specialities: Graphic Design, Illustration, Corporate Identity, Web Design, Visual Communication, Planning, Game Design, User Interface Design, Editorial Design.

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Projects

• Santander academic projectAcademic work made in FBAUL for Santander contest.
• Illustration for childrenSome illustrations that entered mascot and illustration competition.
• Sketches, Paintings and IllustrationsSome handmade personal drawings and digital paintings I have done in the past.
• GamesSome work for game companies in Portugal: Bica Studios and Yucca.
• Identity examplesSeveral logos and stationary work.
• Flat Design examplesOver the years, as a designer and illustration, I had been doing some commisioned and personal work with inspiration on flat design. Some examples are shown here.

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Work history

Game Artist
Sep 2014
Game Art, UI Design.
Communication Design Intern
Aug 2012 - Mar 2013
Graphic, webdesign, multimedia.

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Skills

• Visual Arts
• Branding
• Corporate Identity
• Print Design
• Drawing
• Digital
• Game Art
• Websites
• Mixed Media
• Design
• Game Design
• Illustrator
• Indesign
• Office
• Photoshop

Education

Videogames
Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
http://www.ambaptista.com/Game-Design-at-Restart
Artistic Illustration
Sep 2009 - Jun 2012

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