Edgar Sacadura Costa
Creative Designer
PT
1:11:40 PM
From Graphic to Envoironmental Design
From Graphic to Envoironmental Design
My passion for design began in my teen years. I was always an “arts” person, so I pursued a three-year Graphic Design course, where I fell in love with the discipline. After completing my internship, I was offered a position at the design agency where I trained, marking the beginning of my professional journey.
Today, I focus on bringing visual ideas into the real world, creating designs that transform public spaces and guide collaborative teams of artists, architects, and builders. My work bridges imagination and reality, and I am always driven to explore new creative challenges and grow as a designer.
I am committed to continuous growth, learning, and creative exploration
My passion for design began in my teen years. I was always an “arts” person, so I pursued a three-year Graphic Design course, where I fell in love with the discipline. After completing my internship, I was offered a position at the design agency where I trained, marking the beginning of my professional journey.
Today, I focus on bringing visual ideas into the real world, creating designs that transform public spaces and guide collaborative teams of artists, architects, and builders. My work bridges imagination and reality, and I am always driven to explore new creative challenges and grow as a designer.
I am committed to continuous growth, learning, and creative exploration
//Experience//
Lead Graphic Designer
2017 - Current
Gestos Nativos
9 years and counting
I create and develop visual and artistic elements for public spaces, including concepts for monuments, city parks, welcome signs, roundabout interiors, and heritage restoration projects (such as fountains and churches), using several materials such as wood, hand-painted tiles, stone carving, and metalwork. My designs are not only visual representations of concepts for client approval and understanding; they are also used by painters, sculptors, construction workers, and architects as artistic guidance and technical specifications to bring them to life.
Graphic Designer
2015-2017
Padrões Apelativos
2 years
Designed digital illustrations for painters to transfer onto ceramic artworks, as well as packaging, tile mold castings, pattern designs, and serigraphic artworks. Later began pitching designs by presenting photomanipulated visuals of the final pieces in clients’ spaces, including houses, hotels, and resorts.
Graphic Designer
2012-2015
Prismas & Letras
3 years
Designed brand identities, packaging, catalogs, and products for clients with strict constraints or highly specific needs. Focused on problem-solving and delivering creative, tailored solutions.
Graphic Designer
2010-2012
Dl-Publicidade
2 years
Designed a wide range of materials for print and digital, including outdoor advertising, catalogs, posters, logos, and other brand assets.
Graphic Design Intern
2009-2010
DL-Publicidade
1 year internship
Completed a graphic design internship, gaining hands-on experience in visual communication, layout, and branding. Assisted with client projects, created design materials for print and digital media, and supported senior designers in developing creative solutions.
Lead Graphic Designer
2017 - Current
Gestos Nativos
9 years and counting
I create and develop visual and artistic elements for public spaces, including concepts for monuments, city parks, welcome signs, roundabout interiors, and heritage restoration projects (such as fountains and churches), using several materials such as wood, hand-painted tiles, stone carving, and metalwork. My designs are not only visual representations of concepts for client approval and understanding; they are also used by painters, sculptors, construction workers, and architects as artistic guidance and technical specifications to bring them to life.
Graphic Designer
2015-2017
Padrões Apelativos
2 years
Designed digital illustrations for painters to transfer onto ceramic artworks, as well as packaging, tile mold castings, pattern designs, and serigraphic artworks. Later began pitching designs by presenting photomanipulated visuals of the final pieces in clients’ spaces, including houses, hotels, and resorts.
Graphic Designer
2012-2015
Prismas & Letras
3 years
Designed brand identities, packaging, catalogs, and products for clients with strict constraints or highly specific needs. Focused on problem-solving and delivering creative, tailored solutions.
Graphic Designer
2010-2012
Dl-Publicidade
2 years
Designed a wide range of materials for print and digital, including outdoor advertising, catalogs, posters, logos, and other brand assets.
Graphic Design Intern
2009-2010
DL-Publicidade
1 year internship
Completed a graphic design internship, gaining hands-on experience in visual communication, layout, and branding. Assisted with client projects, created design materials for print and digital media, and supported senior designers in developing creative solutions.
Lead Graphic Designer
2017 - Current
Gestos Nativos
9 years and counting
I create and develop visual and artistic elements for public spaces, including concepts for monuments, city parks, welcome signs, roundabout interiors, and heritage restoration projects (such as fountains and churches), using several materials such as wood, hand-painted tiles, stone carving, and metalwork. My designs are not only visual representations of concepts for client approval and understanding; they are also used by painters, sculptors, construction workers, and architects as artistic guidance and technical specifications to bring them to life.
Graphic Designer
2015-2017
Padrões Apelativos
2 years
Designed digital illustrations for painters to transfer onto ceramic artworks, as well as packaging, tile mold castings, pattern designs, and serigraphic artworks. Later began pitching designs by presenting photomanipulated visuals of the final pieces in clients’ spaces, including houses, hotels, and resorts.
Graphic Designer
2012-2015
Prismas & Letras
3 years
Designed brand identities, packaging, catalogs, and products for clients with strict constraints or highly specific needs. Focused on problem-solving and delivering creative, tailored solutions.
Graphic Designer
2010-2012
Dl-Publicidade
2 years
Designed a wide range of materials for print and digital, including outdoor advertising, catalogs, posters, logos, and other brand assets.
Graphic Design Intern
2009-2010
DL-Publicidade
1 year internship
Completed a graphic design internship, gaining hands-on experience in visual communication, layout, and branding. Assisted with client projects, created design materials for print and digital media, and supported senior designers in developing creative solutions.
After
Hours
Outside of client work, I draw inspiration from my hobbies, including traditional and digital painting, sports, and music.
These aren’t just pastimes; they’re a reflection of my creative roots. My journey began with sketching in childhood, and over the years, I’ve explored various art forms, each leaving its mark on the designer I am today.
Pintura Acrilica
//Education//
Graphic Design and Marketing
2007-2010
IEFP Santarém
Graphic Design and Marketing
2007-2010
IEFP Santarém
Graphic Design and Marketing
2007-2010
IEFP Santarém
//Workshops and Short Courses//
Workshop Graphic Design and AI
2025
Politécnico de Leiria
Workshop Graphic Design and AI
2025
Politécnico de Leiria
Workshop Graphic Design and AI
2025
Politécnico de Leiria
Digital Content Management
2023
Cencal
Digital Content Management
2023
Cencal
Digital Content Management
2023
Cencal
Advertisement on Social Media
2023
Cencal
Advertisement on Social Media
2023
Cencal
Advertisement on Social Media
2023
Cencal
Team Leadership and Management
2015
Alcobaça
Team Leadership and Management
2015
Alcobaça
Team Leadership and Management
2015
Alcobaça