If you are willing to fail, you are ready to succeed.

Floduardo de Almeida, Brand Designer
Hello! I'm Flo, a versatile creative professional from Porto, but born in Paris. And I want to thank you for joining me here; it's a genuine pleasure.

The starting point
Let me give you a glimpse into my educational journey.
Short story: I embarked on an adventurous path by undertaking an Erasmus program in Ghent (Belgium), studying Digital Design at LUCA School of Arts. Following that, I earned my bachelor's degree from the Communication Design department of ESAD - College of Arts & Design in Matosinhos (Portugal). Fueling my passion, I pursued a master's degree in Graphic Design and Editorial Projects at FBAUP - University of Porto.

Transforming dreams into reality
Lean in closer; here's a secret we'll share (shhh): During my university days, I would skip some classes to immerse myself in the captivating world of a super multidisciplinary design collective known as We Came From Space.
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But wait... 
Should I apologize for following my insatiable curiosity? Absolutely not! It led me to seize the opportunity to establish my own design studio alongside a like-minded friend while we were still students. Can you imagine the thrill?
After a year in the collective, we took the daring leap to become fully independent... yes, a-hell-of-a-risky-journey. In parallel, I also served as the vice-president of a young political party - and maybe it was to much. Oh, and how could I almost forget? My studio conducted workshops, mentored international interns, and served esteemed clients such as Sony Music, Livraria Lello & Irmãos, and even a city hall. The possibilities were limitless!

Unveiling the realm of discovery
We all know that boundaries are meant to be pushed, right? Hence, I embarked on a new adventure by returning to Belgium as an in-house designer for an esteemed engineering company. Why pass up such an opportunity?
Later on, I found myself at the helm of creativity in the largest branding agency in Malta, where I not only thrived as a creative designer but also nurtured a talented team of interns  (student-expacts). A destiny, perhaps? Following that chapter, I embraced Warsaw, Poland, where I had the honor of being the head designer at an award-winning creative studio. I spearheaded multiple projects and supported interns, propelling them toward success. An incredible journey, indeed! (should we call it destiny?!).
Returning to Portugal, I assumed the role of creative responsible for renowned brands like KIA, Wolves - Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., and Breathe at a prominent digital agency. (Phew!) However, and soon, the time had come for my next leap..

A leap into the extraordinary
My most recent and unforgettable adventure can be aptly titled "Where The Time Flies Like Butterflies - A romance in the canton of Fribourg (Switzerland)". (Sigh!) In this awe-inspiring story, I served as the Head of Design at a prestigious branding agency, shouldering the responsibility of remarkable brands such as Nestlé, Nespresso, the World Health Organization, and others. The magnitude of this experience is truly encapsulated in my stories.

Ready to embrace new challenges
Now I'm currently free to new challenges, but I can often be found in different corners of Europe while “travel inspiration”. So feel free to reach out to me with any queries, job opportunities, or project inquiries. Oh! Plus, here's my CV and Portfolio for download. You're also welcome to visit my personal blog Future/Notes where I share about the books I'm reading, technology & innovation, design, and what I'm learning.

Thank you for being here.
Experiences & Skills
Advertising, AI-powered Tools, Art Direction, Branding, Business Stategy, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Client Contact, Concept Development, Design, E-commerce, Editorial, Event Design, Exhibition, Identity, Iconography & Infographics, Illustration, Project Management, Naming, Strategy, Signage, Video, Web Design, Remote & On-Site
Clients
Nestlé, Nespresso, World Health Organization, BDO, KIA Motors, Wolves - Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., Sony Music Ent., Lello & Irmãos, Câmara Municipal da Maia, GO telecommunications, PUNK Is Not Dead, Wege Siostry, Curmi & Partners, Frontex - European Border and Coast Guard Agency, many others.
Awards & Recognition
Packaging Of The World: "Wege Siostry"
Poznan University of Arts: Anka Nahumko's editorial: interview "Responsible Graphic Design"
Łódź Design Festival - "Must Have 2019" Award for: "Wege Siostry"
Creatives Malta: 50 Posters for Malta (Exhibition)
Graphis: Merit Award Winner
Baronmag.com: "40 Designers Portugais À Découvrir"
SendPoints CHINA: "Visual Harmony - Proportion In Graphic Design"
Orpheu C.C.: podcast interview - ep.2
CUF Porto: Identity exhibition "Health For Mozambican Children and Families"
ESAD Week (project winner): "Health For Moz"
MUDE Lisbon (Museu do Design e da Moda): Robbialac - StucomArt&Design
Abduzeedo: Daily Inspiration
Choco La Design: Inspiração Gráfica
Lyemium: Inspiration
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Oh!… so you're here. I guess we're both curious.
And we know persistence is the key!
So at this stage, giving up shouldn’t be an option.
Hey! But there's no need to go fast :-) because I’m supporting you.
So let me facilitate your journey.
Tsa na na na naaaan...
Here. We. Are.
Congratulations!

First, if you don’t have my email, you might need a paper and a pen or cmd+c / cmd+v (for mac) and note:
hello@floduardoalmeida.com

Secondly...
Weeelcome to a neeew world.
A Memoir
A different way of discovery