Natália Durães
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Natália Durães

Graphic Designer & Lettering ArtistUnited Kingdom
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Natália Durães

Graphic Designer & Lettering ArtistUnited Kingdom
About me
Senior Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience, delivering creative and impactful solutions across editorial and advertising projects, working with diverse brands in agencies and freelance roles. As a dedicated and multi-faceted design professional, I bring over 13 years of experience, combining creativity, technical expertise, and a strong sense of responsibility in every project. My advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator allows me to deliver high-quality designs for both print and digital formats, ensuring visual impact and clear communication. My work spans a variety of industries, including editorial, technology, and corporate sectors, collaborating with brands like Marie Claire, Samsung, Korn Ferry, and BDO. I excel in managing projects from concept to final delivery, overseeing all stages of the process, including design development, coordination with suppliers, and managing quotations and production timelines when needed. With significant experience in both agency settings and as a freelancer, I have developed the ability to adapt to different client needs and project scopes. I also have experience with Figma, basic video editing in Adobe Premiere, and a foundational knowledge of HTML and CSS. I value clear communication and organisation, and I use tools like Trello and Slack to ensure smooth workflows. What sets me apart is my curiosity and commitment to continuous growth. I am always eager to explore new design trends, research innovative solutions, and refine my skills. Whether diving into a new design challenge or mentoring junior designers, I approach every task with enthusiasm and a proactive mindset.
Projects
  • Book layout and letter drawing
    Book layout and letter drawingI had been hired by the author Renata Formoso, Noah's mum, to create the layout for the book The Fizzy Brain written by him. The book is about ADHD, where Noah – with a little help from his mum – explains how he feels about having it, that he calls having a Fizzy Brain! It was wonderful to be a part of such an important project, being myself diagnosed and treating mental health issues for a couple of years. Not to mention how important it is to discuss these topics with children, so I was super
  • Booklet for Transparência Internacional and WWF
    Booklet for Transparência Internacional and WWFDigital booklet created for Transparência Internacional and WWF for the project Amazônia Sem Corrupção (Amazon Rainforest Without Corruption).
  • Digital collage series for Amazon project
    Digital collage series for Amazon projectDigital collages created for InfoAmazonia, for the project Amazonas: Mentira Tem Preço. https://infoamazonia.org/en/ https://mentiratempreco.infoamazonia.org/
  • Plan International Magazine
    Plan International MagazineMagazine design project created for Plan International Brazil's 2019 Annual Review. Besides the layouts, I also created letterings, illustrations and infographics. You can see the full magazine on the link: https://plan.org.br/relatorio-anual-2019/
  • Seasonal campaigns for Samsung
    Seasonal campaigns for SamsungVisual identity creation for Samsung's seasonal campaigns in 2018, research of images, special tag formats and participation in the creation of taglines. All of these campaigns have been in all Samsung stores and resellers in Brazil.
  • Special lettering new year
    Special lettering new yearNumbers and flourishes created for the 2020 new year. The idea was to do something different from the hand lettering I am used to do so, with this creation I used my Wacom tablet and vectorize everything.
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Work history
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    Mid-weight Graphic DesignerHamilton-Brown
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    I play a multi-faceted role at the agency, mainly creating concept deck designs and creative layouts for a variety of jobs, for clients such as Korn Ferry, CBRE, BDO, Clearwater, Grant Thornton, etc. - Concept design - Creation of bespoke design decks for a variety of clients. It guides subsequent designers within the agency who will populate after the deck with client content - Creative layouts and finalisation - Mentorship of a Junior Designer with regular 1-2-1s - Engagement in initiatives - Co-founded HB Book Club, managing materials blending literature and design. Initiated Creative Speaker Series, inviting professionals for design discussions. Active in the Social Committee, organising team-building events including my own calligraphy workshop.
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    Graphic designer and lettering artistIndependent Freelancer
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Developing both print and digital materials such as catalogs, social media, brand identity and lettering personal works. - For 5 years, I’ve led the design and creative direction of the Annual Report for Plan International Brasil, collaborating with Ibirá, the agency responsible for the content. This project is published in print and digital formats (Portuguese and English). - Ebook design for Transparency International. I was responsible for the graphic design, layout, photo editing, and infographics for the Amazônia Sem Corrupção (Amazon Rainforest Without Corruption) project. - The Fizzy Brain – I was responsible for the layout of this children’s book and created a custom lettering that emulates children’s handwriting, for a unique and personalised touch. - InfoAmazonia – I created digital collages for the Mentira tem Preço (Lies Have a Price) project, which were used in the website and featured in media coverage.
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Skills
  • Adobe
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Wacom Tablet
  • Editorial Design
  • Editorial Concepts
  • Infographic Creation
  • Infographic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Web Design
  • Web Banners
  • Web Content
  • Web Interface Design
  • Poster Design
  • Poster Art
  • Lettering
  • Hand Lettering
  • Typography Lettering
  • Illustration
  • Presentation Design
  • Presentations
  • Print Design
  • Graphic Design
Education
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    PostgraduateIED Sao Paulo
     - São Paulo, Brazil
    Postgraduation in Strategic Design and Innovation
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    Bachelor in Graphic DesignCENTRO UNIVERSITÁRIO BELAS ARTES
     - São Paulo, Brazil