About Me
I’m João Lobo Colaço — a graphic designer, digital illustrator, and visual artist passionate about bringing ideas to life through images that tell stories. With over 20 years of experience in editorial design, packaging, and branding, I’ve built a career grounded in technical rigor, aesthetic sensitivity, and a deeply human approach to communication.For the past 10 years in Berlin, I’ve focused a significant part of my creative energy on developing wine labels — a project that has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career. This multifaceted work involved everything I love: illustration, typography, editorial design, photography (including product presentation), art direction, product design, digital design, and preparing print-ready files. Each project was an opportunity to blend tradition and innovation, turning concepts into striking visual experiences and translating the personality of each wine into art.
But my creativity doesn’t stop at the screen. For me, art is a way of living, not just working. I’m driven by a curiosity to explore new visual and hands-on languages: from artisanal pastry and bread-making to carpentry, painting, agriculture, and even educational work with children — I love experimenting and sharing creative processes that go far beyond traditional graphic design.
I’m fascinated by how light, color, and texture transform our perception of things — whether in a digital illustration, a video, or a painted mural. This sensitivity is always present in my work, bridging the gap between visuals, emotion, and each project’s identity.
I’m originally from Portugal, but the world is my home. I currently live in Berlin, where I continue to explore and expand my passion for design and art in all its forms.
I value detail, empathy, and a human touch in everything I do. My personal motto — “Smile • Sympa • Trust” — perfectly sums up how I work: with a smile, a friendly attitude, and by building trust.
If you’re looking for someone who brings creativity, versatility, and dedication to your project — whether in graphic design, illustration, video, or broader visual experiences — I’m ready to collaborate with you.
Welcome to my creative world.