Hi. I'm Maria, a freelance designer, who’s based in Lisbon, but is eager to work anywhere in the world. I mainly do branding, design, packaging and illustration. I have worked for brands such as adidas, FIFA, FIBA, Savoy Hotels, Somersby and many others.

To collaborate or create new projects, contact me here maria.cp.bessa@gmail.com

Work Experience

2023: Independent Designer.

2019 - 2023: Unlock Brands, Lisbon.

2017 - 2019: EIGA Design Studio, Hamburg.

2013 - 2017: NOSSA, Lisbon.

Recognition

INDIVIDUAL

1st Place GOLD Young Lions Competition | Germany - 2018 – Design

3rd Place BRONZE Young Lions Competition | Cannes - 2016 – Design

1st Place GOLD Young Lions Competition | Portugal - 2016 – Design

1st Place GOLD Greatness Challenge ADC*E | Barcelona - 2016 – Best crowdfunding Campaign

WITH THE AGENCY

SILVER Meios e Publicidade - Galáxia - 2020 - Brand

BRONZE CCP Clube Criativos Portugal - Galáxia - 2020 - Logotype

SILVER IF Design Awards - Adidas Wayfinding - 2018 - Signage

SILVER IF Design Awards - Adidas Foodcourt - 2018 - Brand

SILVER ADC Germany - Re-branding adidas - 2018 - Brand

BRONZE CCP Clube Criativos Portugal - Livro infantil - 2016 - Illustration

BRONZE Meios e Publicidade - Livro infantil - 2016 - Illustration

BRONZE Meios e Publicidade - Livro infantil - 2016 - Cover