About

Simone Machado (b. Coimbra, 1998) is a 25-year-old multidisciplinary designer based in Coimbra, Portugal. She’s passionate about designing visually appealing projects that communicate a message in an effective way. Committed to using her skills to make a difference with her creative projects, she focuses on sustainability, environmental well-being and social justice. During her career, she has learned the value of being versatile and adaptable. She’s always willing to accept new challenges and learn new skills to improve her abilities as a designer.

Experience

Graphic Design Workshop Leader – TUMO Coimbra
September 2024 — Today

Graphic Designer – Verdejar d’Ajuda
International Volunteering in Arraial d’Ajuda, Brazil | 2024

Learning Coach – TUMO Coimbra
September 2023 — September 2024

Communication Designer – CTGA
July 2021 — December 2022

Graphic Designer – FAO Guinea Ecuatorial
Voluntariado Online através do programa de Voluntários das Nações Unidas | 2021

Design Intern – Valditaro
February 2019 — May 2019

Education

Master’s Degree in Design for Sustainability
Faculty of Fine Arts – University of Lisbon
September 2020 — Today

Erasmus Exchange Program in Furniture Design
Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
September 2018 — February 2019

Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design
Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra
September 2016 — July 2019