From 2015 to 2023 my job was full time VICARA.
I envisioned a structure for the promotion and production of projects by emerging designers, sharing a vision of diversity on a heterogeneous catalog with a pluridimensional take on objects and their place on our world. This company had many phases and over the year we worked and collaborated with many many companies, designers, crafstpeople, communication agents, and stores. I am grateful for the time and life I spent working towards a common goal.
I collaborated and worked with many many people, namely Imke Hoefer, Mariana Francisco, Pauline Barbier, Magdalena Kurzikowska, Jorge Carreira, Bruno Santos, João Marcão, Eneida Tavares, João Xará, Tânia Martins, Maria von Haffe, Nathalia Rezende, Kevin Claro e Miguel Xavier.
I envisioned a structure for the promotion and production of projects by emerging designers, sharing a vision of diversity on a heterogeneous catalog with a pluridimensional take on objects and their place on our world. This company had many phases and over the year we worked and collaborated with many many companies, designers, crafstpeople, communication agents, and stores. I am grateful for the time and life I spent working towards a common goal.
I collaborated and worked with many many people, namely Imke Hoefer, Mariana Francisco, Pauline Barbier, Magdalena Kurzikowska, Jorge Carreira, Bruno Santos, João Marcão, Eneida Tavares, João Xará, Tânia Martins, Maria von Haffe, Nathalia Rezende, Kevin Claro e Miguel Xavier.
“ VICARA Studio is a creative agency that develops original initiatives and socially conscious solutions in the area of product design. Bringing together designers, artisans and industry, VICARA takes a hands-on approach in creating a sustainable and interconnected design ecosystem. The agency is also the owner of two product design brands: the homonymous brand, which presents a catalog of exclusive pieces produced in ceramics, glass, wood, or weaving techniques, and which has national design and production as its common thread; and Tasco, a red clay tableware brand, inspired by the vernacular of Portuguese handmade ceramics and its gastronomic culture.”
10th Aniversary Candle Collection for VICARA
For its 10th anniversary, I invited 10 designers to design the candles for the cake. We wanted to commemorate with a collection in which each author expresses its creative intention on a unique object.
From this plurality of identities emerges a limited edition of candles. To celebrate together.
Produced in collaboration with Promol.
For its 10th anniversary, I invited 10 designers to design the candles for the cake. We wanted to commemorate with a collection in which each author expresses its creative intention on a unique object.
From this plurality of identities emerges a limited edition of candles. To celebrate together.
Produced in collaboration with Promol.
For this collection we invited friends and colleagues with whom we have not worked before, namely: Gonçalo Prudêncio, Sara de Campos, Soraia Gomes Teixeira, Luís Giestas, Toni Grilo, Maria Pita Guerreiro, João Abreu Valente, Pedro Agapito Pedroso, Mónica Braga dos Santos and Vitor Reis. Photos by Ivo Rodrigues
2021
Terrazzo Collection for Amorim Wise
Inspired both from the traditional Italian terrazzo’s marble pattern, along with the famous Portuguese marble cake, the Amorim Wise Terrazzo Capsule collection recreates that crafty feeling in an entirely recycled cork flooring.
In the first meeting, to present proposals for a new flooring pattern, to all departments and management of Amorim Cork Flooring, we presented images of marble cake, chocolate salami and cookie cake, along with some moodboards of italian terrazzos.
In a synesthetic creative process, we related sensibilities with hues and, with the collaboration of Amorim’s resident designer Ana Fernandes, arrived at the final palette. The collection is made of 8 different and versatile designs, from the greenish Element Mint to the orange Twist Terracotta. A collection that brings together a sweet tooth universe, the sense of Italian tradition, and the warm feeling of cork.
Inspired both from the traditional Italian terrazzo’s marble pattern, along with the famous Portuguese marble cake, the Amorim Wise Terrazzo Capsule collection recreates that crafty feeling in an entirely recycled cork flooring.
In the first meeting, to present proposals for a new flooring pattern, to all departments and management of Amorim Cork Flooring, we presented images of marble cake, chocolate salami and cookie cake, along with some moodboards of italian terrazzos.
In a synesthetic creative process, we related sensibilities with hues and, with the collaboration of Amorim’s resident designer Ana Fernandes, arrived at the final palette. The collection is made of 8 different and versatile designs, from the greenish Element Mint to the orange Twist Terracotta. A collection that brings together a sweet tooth universe, the sense of Italian tradition, and the warm feeling of cork.
Project from VICARA Studio made with the collaboration of João Xará, Fábio Afonso and Francisca Branco
2022
Origem Capsule Collection for Amorim Wise
"Origem captures the essence of the colours from the Montado, the fragile and important ecosystem where cork has its origins. The greens and oranges are the background tones of this landscape, that slowly changes its hues each harvesting season. The collection transports different colour elements of this landscape to our everyday life, adding a touch of nature to our homes and offices."
This was an holistic creative direction project, where we were involved in every aspect of design, product development and communication.
"Origem captures the essence of the colours from the Montado, the fragile and important ecosystem where cork has its origins. The greens and oranges are the background tones of this landscape, that slowly changes its hues each harvesting season. The collection transports different colour elements of this landscape to our everyday life, adding a touch of nature to our homes and offices."
This was an holistic creative direction project, where we were involved in every aspect of design, product development and communication.
Comprising 8 new colours for flooring and 2 new colours for wall coverings, Origem takes its orange and green tones from nature, adding bright yellow and grey as contrasting elements.
We believe the best way to achieve a good commitment between design and production is to follow the innovation project with constant factory visits.
Project from VICARA Studio made with the collaboration of João Xará, Fábio Afonso, Francisca Branco, Diogo Matos and Mariana Vasconcelos.
2021
We believe the best way to achieve a good commitment between design and production is to follow the innovation project with constant factory visits.
Project from VICARA Studio made with the collaboration of João Xará, Fábio Afonso, Francisca Branco, Diogo Matos and Mariana Vasconcelos.
2021
Burel Collection for Amorim Wise
“The Burel Cork Wall is an award winning Capsule Collection that combines two of the most traditional Portuguese materials: cork and burel. Mixing cork with colored wool, Burel Cork Wall Capsule Collection presents a unique collection that preserves the century-old traditions of Portuguese manufacturing.”
The Burel Cork Wall product is a R&D project, where we were responsible for the concept and development of a collection of colorful patterns for a cork wall covering product. Due to its low absorptivity, together with Amorim’s team, we tested and researched adding other materials to achieve new and colorful textures. To follow a circular and eco-responsible design direction, we contacted Burel Mountain Originals to use their off cut wool bits to incorporate into the cork blocks production. After fine tuning the process with their I&D team, the biggest challenge was choosing from their amazing color palette.
“The Burel Cork Wall is an award winning Capsule Collection that combines two of the most traditional Portuguese materials: cork and burel. Mixing cork with colored wool, Burel Cork Wall Capsule Collection presents a unique collection that preserves the century-old traditions of Portuguese manufacturing.”
The Burel Cork Wall product is a R&D project, where we were responsible for the concept and development of a collection of colorful patterns for a cork wall covering product. Due to its low absorptivity, together with Amorim’s team, we tested and researched adding other materials to achieve new and colorful textures. To follow a circular and eco-responsible design direction, we contacted Burel Mountain Originals to use their off cut wool bits to incorporate into the cork blocks production. After fine tuning the process with their I&D team, the biggest challenge was choosing from their amazing color palette.
Born from a collaborative system of circular production, the wastes from both industries are used to create an innovative product, a wall covering solution that will transform any space in a welcoming environment.
Project from VICARA Studio made with the collaboration of João Xará and Andre Teoman.
2022
