It's not loud, but it lingers. Thoughtful, impactful, and made to last.
❶ I’m João Apolinário, an Art Director working remotely with brands in the US, Canada and Europe since 2016. My work is all about rhythm, space and purpose, a bit like slow cinema: quiet, intentional, and made to last.
❷ I’m objective, ambitious, and a little obsessed. I like to dive deep, push things further than expected, and make the work spark something in people, that pause, that wow.
❸ Let’s turn your vision into something people won’t forget. Reach out.
→ jmpa.pt@gmail.com
I SPECIALIZE IN
Branding & Packaging
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Strategy
Brand Positioning
Brand Architecture
Naming
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Branding
Visual Identity Design
Logos / Brand Symbols
Brand Guidelines
Iconography / Patterns
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Packaging
Packaging Design
Labels & Collaterals
Editorial / Books
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Environmental
Signage & Wayfinding
Branded Environments
Retail Design
AND ALSO IN
Digital Environments
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Website/Mobile
UX/UI Design
Design Systems
Landing Pages
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Social Media
Art Direction
Content Design
Campaign Assets
Mini Manifesto
❶ Think first, shape later. ❷ Clarity over noise. ❸ Every detail matters. ❹ Take your time. ❺ Go to sleep. ❻ Stay sharp, not busy. ❼ Trust builds good work.
Have a project in mind, a new identity, a packaging concept, a brand that needs rethinking? Let's talk about where you want to take it.
jmpa.pt@gmail.com
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