Woman standing beside a colorful radial mural of abstract figures on a white wall

Hi, I’m Renata.

I've always been fascinated by how much design influences our everyday lives, often in ways we don't even notice. From the brands we connect with to the information we consume, design plays a powerful role in shaping our experiences and perceptions.

My journey into design began many moons ago, but it hasn't always been a straight path. After years of travelling the world, working seasonal jobs, meeting incredible people, and experiencing life's highs and lows, I eventually found my way back to creativity.

Today, I use graphic design to translate complex ideas into meaningful and accessible experiences. I believe good design should do more than look good. It should inform, inspire, and create positive change.

Outside of design, you'll probably find me browsing op shops, coffee-hopping around Melbourne, or planning my next tropical getaway.

  • → Bachelor of Design (2026)

    Swinburne University, Melbourne VIC

    → Diploma of Design (2022)

    Swinburne University, Melbourne VIC

    → Certificate IV in Graphic Design (2011)

    Metropolitan TAFE, Perth WA

    → Certificate III in Printing (2010)

    TAFE Queensland, Gold Coast QLD

  • → Australia
    → Brazil
    → Canada
    → USA

  • → I've been living Down Under for 18 years and feel fortunate to call both Brazil and Australia home.

    → I've travelled to over 20 countries (and counting). Fiji, if you're reading this... my bags are packed.

    → Design was my first love. I started studying it in Brazil, took a gap year (that somehow turned into 20 years), and later graduated in Melbourne.

A roll at a time.

Much like design, photography influences the way I see and experience the world. I've always enjoyed capturing moments while travelling, and completing a minor in Photomedia as part of my design degree gave me the opportunity to further explore visual storytelling through photojournalism, photobooks, editorial and commercial photography. It was also during this time that I developed a love for film, and a slower, more intentional approach to image-making.

Black-and-white close-up of overlapping tropical palm fronds against a bright sky
Black-and-white close-up of a large Havana restaurant sign on a building facade
Black-and-white nighttime street scene with silhouetted palm trees, glowing streetlights, and a building marked “PARKING.”
Black-and-white abstract marbled pattern with swirling organic shapes
The Star casino complex with curved glass skyscrapers and connecting skybridge against a bright sky
Black-and-white aerial view of snow-covered mountain peaks and glaciers from an airplane window, with the wing visible.
Crowded sandy beach with sunbathers and swimmers, gentle ocean waves, and a bright blue sky
Sunbathers relaxing on a sandy beach with a bright yellow umbrella, soccer ball, and foreground shadows.
Smiling person in a baseball cap sitting at an outdoor table surrounded by tropical plants and bamboo fencing
Black-and-white low-angle view of a tall residential apartment building with rows of windows, rooftop railings, and trees in the foreground
Black-and-white view of a metal pool ladder overlooking rippling water and a distant shoreline.
Black-and-white silhouette of a tall building and trees beneath a cloudy evening sky
Rocky ocean shoreline with waves, seaweed-covered rocks, and a coastal cliff in the distance
Black-and-white coastal landscape with ocean waves, sandy beach, chalk cliffs, and people walking along the shore
Swimmers in ocean pools beside the Bondi Surf Club on Sydney’s rocky coastline

Design that makes a difference.

I'm drawn to projects that connect people, tell meaningful stories, and contribute to positive change. If that sounds like your kind of project, I'd love to hear from you. And if you'd just like to say hi, that's welcome too.

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