Olá!
My name is Joana Bernardo.
I am a designer, published author, and radio host living in Lisbon and working globally.This website will soon feature some of my projects and, in the meantime, I am actively seeking new collaborations and opportunities.Don't hesitate to reach out!
OLÁ!
My career has been shaped by a diverse set of experiences in the fields of design, publishing, and radio, bringing together my eye for detail and my talent for production and project management to both the commercial and creative sectors.
design & publishing
communication design for RE/MAX Latina, including design, print, and web identities [2017-2022]
production and project management for the multidisciplinary communications agency Chumbo, including book publishing, art gallery programming and curation, and branding/identity development for various commercial clients [2017-2022]
publisher of two books, 30 anos em 8 dias and 8 dias em 2020, including pagination, layout, and production [2017 and 2022]
radio & voice
radio host and content producer for Radar, a commercial alternative radio station in Lisbon [2009-2020]
radio host for Futura, an independent online radio station in Lisbon [2021-2025]
voiceover for various media, including television, radio, and film
educational background
BA in Communication Design, Faculty of Arts, University of Lisbon [2008]
MA in Typography & Edition, Faculty of Arts, University of Lisbon [2016]
services provided
print and web design development
project support in the areas of publishing, sound, and visual arts
project management with a creative approach
podcast production, editing, and publishing
voiceover (in portuguese)
joana bernardo
I am a Lisbon-based designer, published author, and radio host.
Check out my bio and a sample of my projects below. And feel free to say hi.
LINES AND DOTS
In this self-published letterpress project, letters lose their semantic function and become visual elements, used in repetition to form patterns.
[2014] [LETTERPRESS] [BOOK DESIGN]
CENAS DA VIDA CONJUGAL
SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE
In this award-winning self-published project (Jovens Criadores 2015 / Young Creatives 2015), dialogues inspired by a couple’s life are visually explored through imagery, text, and interactive elements.
[2015] [BOOK DESIGN] [SELF PUBLISHED] [AUTHOR]
[AWARD - JOVENS CRIADORES]
RE/MAX LATINA
Partnered with the RE/MAX LATINA marketing team to design and develop new materials in accordance with the RE/MAX brand book in support of affiliated agencies and luxury real estate developments. Led the development of web and application design, print campaigns, and office display design.
[2017-2022] [PRINT] [WEB TO PRINT]
RADAR
Served as a radio host and producer in addition to developing a new visual identity for the radio, including logo and website design in Wordpress.
[2016] [WEBSITE] [LOGO DESIGN]
30 ANOS 8 DIAS
30 YEARS 8 DAYS
This self published book documents the lives of 13 young adults living in Lisbon, capturing the highs and lows of turning 30 years old in a challenging environment.
[2016] [BOOK DESIGN] [AUTHOR]
ENCONTRO DE SAÚDE LGBTQI+
LGBTQI+ HEALTH CONFERENCE
Developed the visual identity for a health congress organized by the Portuguese Society of Clinical Sexology.
[2019] [LOGO DESIGN]
FUTURA - RÁDIO DE AUTOR
FUTURA - AUTEUR RADIO
Co-lead the launch of an online radio, including development of the visual identity in addition to producing, recording, and editing my own radio program.
[2021] [LOGO DESIGN]
BRIOO
Refreshed the visual identity of Brioo, a Portuguese business services company, including logo and website design.
[2022] [LOGO DESIGN] [WEBSITE]
8 DIAS EM 2020
8 DAYS IN 2020
Conceived, edited, designed, and paginated this book that chronicles the diverse day-to-day lives of 20 people during the pandemic. Published by Minotauro.
[2022] [BOOK DESIGN] [AUTHOR]
PRIMEIRO CAIS
FIRST DOCK
Developed the poster for the documentary film Primeiro Cais (First Dock) by the Italian director Chiara Missaggia.
[2023] [POSTER DESIGN]
A TRIBUTE TO 6 DESIGNERS
Developed five posters using AI technology that pay tribute to well-known graphic designers as part of an Artists Residency hosted by Chumbo, a design agency.
[2022] [POSTER] [AUTHOR] [AI]