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Your first design is ready within 24 hours. I'm not just another Graphic Designer on Upwork. I'm a Social Media Graphic Designer, Ads Designer, and brand identity specialist with 12+ years of experience, 570+ happy clients, 10,000+ creatives delivered, and 100% dedication to results. 🎯 SOCIAL MEDIA & ADS As a Social Media Graphic Designer and Ads Designer, I build scroll-stopping creatives: Banner Ad Design, Social Media Imagery, Display Ad campaigns, and full Social Media Marketing packages. Whether it's Facebook Advertising, Google Ads, Instagram, or LinkedIn, I know what works on each platform and deliver all formats within 24 hours. Over 570 clients trusted me as their Ads Designer because I think like a marketer, not a decorator. My Social Media Graphic Designer workflow covers everything from Social Media Strategy and Social Media Content Creation to Social Media Management and animated ad sets. As a Graphic Designer focused on performance, I always start with 1 clear goal: make your audience stop scrolling and take action. 🖌️ BRANDING & IDENTITY Every great brand starts with a great Graphic Designer. In 12 years I've built 300+ brand identities: Logo Design, Brand Identity Design, Brand Identity & Guidelines, Branding systems, Typography, Business Cards, Stationery, and Packaging Design. Whether you need 1 logo or a complete brand kit, first concept lands within 24 hours. As a Graphic Designer across 20+ niches, e-commerce, SaaS, coaches, and consultants, I know how to make brands work, not just look good. 📐 PRINT & LAYOUT From Brochure Design and Flyer Design to Poster and Print Design, 10,000+ print-ready files delivered across 12 years. As a Graphic Designer with a strong print background, every Layout Design, Infographic, and Data Visualization gets the same 24-hour turnaround. Vector Graphic assets, Illustration, Photo Editing, all handled in-house by the same Graphic Designer who built your brand. 📊 PITCH DECKS & WHITE PAPERS Need to raise funding or close a deal? I've designed 200+ pitch decks, investor presentations, and white papers for SaaS founders, consultants, and agencies. As an Ads Designer who understands conversion funnels, I know how to make every slide sell. Clean Layout Design, sharp Typography, and structured Infographics turn your content into something investors actually read and act on. First draft within 24 hours, always. 🎬 VIDEO & MOTION Beyond static Graphic Design, I produce motion graphics and video ads using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. Animated Banner Ad Design, motion Social Media Imagery, logo animations. As a Social Media Graphic Designer and Ads Designer, I deliver video-ready creatives for paid campaigns and organic Social Media Marketing. Static and motion, all under 1 roof. 🌐 WEB & DIGITAL As a Social Media Graphic Designer and Web Design creative, I build WordPress-ready layouts and Figma prototypes across 10+ industries. User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Illustration, Vector Graphic, Photo Editing. Whether you need UX & UI wireframes or full Web Design mockups, I cover the full visual stack with 0 back-and-forth. 🤖 AI-POWERED GRAPHIC DESIGN As a forward-thinking Graphic Designer and Ads Designer, I integrate Midjourney, DALL-E 3, Ideogram, Leonardo AI, and Flux to generate unique visuals 3x faster without sacrificing quality. AI handles raw generation. I handle strategy, Branding consistency, and final polish in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. The result: more creative options and faster delivery than any traditional Social Media Graphic Designer can offer. 🎨 FULL TOOLSET Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe InDesign · Adobe After Effects · Adobe Premiere Pro · Figma · Canva · WordPress ⚡ WHY 570+ CLIENTS KEEP COMING BACK → First draft in 24 hours, every single time → Unlimited revisions until 100% satisfied (on hourly contracts) → 30 days free support after delivery → 12 years as a professional Graphic Designer, Social Media Graphic Designer and Ads Designer → 570+ clients across 20+ countries → 10,000+ creatives: Social Media Design, Print Design, Banner Ad Design, Display Ad & more → 200+ pitch decks and white papers delivered → PPC Campaign Setup & Management, Facebook Ads Manager, Paid Media → Responds within 10 minutes during business hours → Zero ghosting, 0 missed deadlines 🏆 WHO I'VE HELPED E-commerce brands scaling paid ads with Banner Ad Design and Social Media Imagery. SaaS companies closing 6-figure deals with pitch decks. Coaches building trust with Branding and Print Design. Startups winning investors in under 48 hours. If you've been burned by a Graphic Designer who just follows briefs, I'm the Ads Designer who thinks like a marketer and the Social Media Graphic Designer who delivers like a pro. Don't let another week pass with creatives that don't convert. Message me now and let's fix that. 📩

I will help you scale your Business through highly converting and top quality Designs. From Branding to Websites to Ads, I will create all the assets you need with a combination of design expertise and a dynamic AI workflow to turn visitors into customers. Generated $1M+ in sales for clients with personalized Ad Creatives and Landing Pages. You will work with an Award winning Graphic Designer (previous clients include BMW, Heineken and AG1) with solid knowledge in Digital Marketing (Media Buying, Email Marketing and Conversion Rate Optimization) and more than 10 years of experience in the Advertising Industry🏆 I am big advocate of AI tools in my creative process and I regularly use a node based workflow to create masterpieces (Claude, Nano Banana, Flux, Seedream, Kling, ChatGPT, Canva AI, Eleven Labs and more) Besides being a TOP RATED PLUS Designer on Upwork (in only 6 months) I am the only freelancer in here who has been featured on Oberlo Success Stories (Owned by Shopify). My experience with ecommerce is very solid. Here's how I can help you: → Logos and Brand assets for your business (Brand Manual, Website, Merch, Print, etc). → Website that converts visitors into customers (Framer, Wordpress and Shopify). → Highly converting Ad Creatives (Static & Video) → All forms of banners to be used on the Website, Social Media, Email Marketing Campaigns, etc. → Any type of Communication Materials (flyers, outdoors, press, digital). Why is it hard to find someone like me? 🤯 Because there's one thing that sets me apart from the competition: the ability to combine and execute the creative process with a custom marketing strategy. I also offer Digital Marketing services such as: → Funnel Development and Optimization → Creation and management of Meta Ads Campaigns (Facebook & Instagram) → Email Marketing (Klaviyo) With an extensive knowledge in Branding, Product Design, Packaging Design, Merchandising Design, Advertising, Digital Marketing, eCommerce and Content Creation, I worked for some big boys like Heineken, Guinness, Desperados, Tanqueray, Opel, BMW, etc. This is what I love to do. To create. Some facts about me: → Designed my first logo at the age of 10 (with a software called AA Logo). → Took a Design Bachelor and studied multiple fields such as Product Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Design Management, etc. → Started my career at an Advertising giant (Young & Rubicam Lisbon). → Generated more than $200.000 with my own clothing brand in it's first year. → Interviewed by Oberlo (owned by Shopify) and got featured in the Success Stories. → Developed strong experience with Media Buying (spent more than $100.000 with Facebook Ads) and Email Marketing (Klavyio). If you're interested to grow your brand online for an affordable price don't hesitate to send me a message so we can schedule a call 🚀

Are you an AEC design-focused business ready to take your brand to the next level? With a background in both design and strategy, I work closely with architecture studios, interior designers, furniture makers, and other brands in the built environment like yours. I’ll help you build a brand that feels aligned, communicates real value, and commands premium prices. Whether you're starting from scratch, growing or shifting direction, and you're after a creative partner who understands design and your industry from the inside — it's time. Let's talk! Services: → Brand Design & Strategy → Webdesign & Digital → Signage, Wayfinding & Environmental Graphics → Information Design & Technical Illustration → Art Direction, Graphic & Editorial Design Who I work with: → Architecture and interior design studios → Furniture and lighting brands → Archviz, engineering & construction, etc. → Design-led product companies → Real estate promoters and developers → Branding Studios, publishers and curation platforms Great branding work doesn’t happen in isolation. It comes from a collaborative and intentional process. My clients often highlight how our partnership helped bring clarity, structure, and creativity to their brand: “Mauro is a rare talent, a designer and strategist who truly understands that branding is a holistic endeavor... His work helped position our brand for its next chapter with clarity and confidence.” — Jaime Saalm, MIO Culture (Rebranding Project) ★★★★★ “Mauro is one of the best designers I’ve had the pleasure of working with... I'd highly recommend him if you're looking for a branding expert that deeply understands your business.” — Nathan Patton, Anyday Agency (Equity Branding Project) ★★★★★ “Working with Mauro has been an excellent experience! He consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, dedication, and expertise in his field... We would highly recommend Mauro for any project, and I look forward to working with him again in the future!” — Dean Harvey, Factory Furniture (Urban Furniture Catalogue) ★★★★★

I'm Eva, a multidisciplinary designer and creative based in Portugal. Graduated in Design of Communication from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon, I've built my path around visual storytelling, blending design, photography and art direction to shape meaningful narratives and identities. Driven by curiosity and an instinct for aesthetics, I co-founded AOUA Studio, a creative agency where I lead design and art direction projects that connect brands, culture and emotion. My work ranges from branding and visual identity to campaign concepts, editorial design and artistic collaborations. Beyond design, I'm passionate about fashion, travel, and the arts - all of which continuously inspire my creative process. I see creativity as an ongoing journey - one built through collaboration, experimentation, and a genuine desire to transform ideas into visual languages that inspire and connect people.

I help businesses create clean, modern brand identities that feel professional, memorable, and visually consistent. With over 9 years of experience, I specialize in branding, packaging, and visual identity design focused on clarity, strategy, and timeless aesthetics. Every project is created from scratch without using any templates or generic solutions. My Services: • Logo Design • Brand Identity Design • Brand Guidelines • Packaging & Label Design • Business Cards & Stationery • Print & Marketing Materials • Rebranding & Logo Redesign What you can expect: ✔ Strategic and detail-oriented approach ✔ Clean, modern, timeless visual direction ✔ Clear communication and smooth collaboration ✔ Reliable turnaround and organized workflow ✔ Fully original work with full copyright ownership ✔ Production-ready final files I work with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Figma to deliver high-quality, production-ready design systems. If you're looking for branding that feels elevated, intentional, and aligned with your vision — I’d love to collaborate.

Graphic Design * Illustration * Branding Highly creative with a soft spot for creating visual identities. With a wide design range, I adapt myself to any brief. Combining my digital or hand rendered skills I will bring any idea thrown at me to life. I have launched many projects from scratch, taking them through all processes along the way.