Working with clients from all fields, I provide visual solutions and strategies that add value. I want brands to stand out, not just fit in.

Design Thinking
& User Experience


Ideation
Personas
Prototyping
Research & Insight
UX Design
Wireframes

Branding, Graphic Design
& Creative Direction

Art Direction
Brand Identities & Guidelines
Brand Management
Design Strategy
Design Systems
Digital Design
Logotypes
Motion Graphics
Naming
Packaging Design
Product Design
UI Design
Visual Identity Design
Websites

Capabilities

What does your brand mean to your public?

Knowing who you are and what you stand for ends up defining you. Brands compete, capture attention and build loyal tribes based on their values. Inspired by your brand culture and insight, I turn what makes you distinctive and relevant into an effective, powerful brand strategy.

How you look, sound and move earns you the right to be heard and followed.

Get that right and what you say is trusted and valued. Get it wrong and your brand message is lost. I can develop a visual identity that positions your brand as a credible and authentic proposition.

By finding answers that are tailor-made, I intent to lead with creativity and design, combining research with action. Bringing a product or service to market can take time and resources that are hard to find. I help brands so that things become easier.

Vision

Integrity
Functionality
Viability
Longevity
Sustainability
Clarity
Honesty
Simplicity

Guidelines

Through global collaborations, I specialise in delivering valuable visual solutions and strategic guidance.

Capabilities

Branding, Graphic Design
& Creative Direction

Art Direction
Brand Identities & Guidelines
Brand Management
Design Strategy
Design Systems
Digital Design
Logotypes
Motion Graphics
Naming
Packaging Design
Product Design
UI Design
Visual Identity Design
Websites

Design Thinking
& User Experience


Ideation
Personas
Prototyping
Research & Insight
UX Design
Wireframes

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Discover and enhance the meaning of your brand to your public.

Knowing your identity and values defines you. Brands compete, capture attention, and build loyal tribes based on their distinctiveness. I draw inspiration from your brand culture and insights to create an effective brand strategy that highlights what makes you unique and relevant.

How you look, sound and move earns you the right to be heard and followed.

Get that right and what you say is trusted and valued. Get it wrong and your brand message is lost. I can develop a visual identity that positions your brand as a credible and authentic proposition.

I offer tailor-made solutions, leading with creativity and design while combining research with action. My aim is to make the process of bringing a product or service to market easier for brands, saving them time and resources.

Vision

I want brands to stand out, not just fit in.     I want brands to stand out, not just fit in.

 I want brands to stand out, not just fit in.     I want brands to stand out, not just fit in.

I want brands to stand out, not just fit in.    I want brands to stand out, not just fit in.

Integrity
Functionality
Viability
Longevity
Sustainability
Clarity
Honesty
Simplicity

Guidelines

About Francisco

Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Francisco Belo dos Santos has lived in dynamic cities like Oslo, London, Tbilisi, and Batumi, shaping his unique perspective and deep appreciation for brands and design.

Francisco takes pride in close collaborations with clients, focusing on the essential elements that drive their success. He values partnerships with talented creatives and agencies, delivering projects with intelligence, character, and effective communication.

Embracing the flexibility of remote work, he connects with clients worldwide. This adaptability allows him to navigate the evolving landscape and deliver results while maintaining scalability.

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