WHO AM I
Hi Im Candida, a Portuguese 🇵🇹 South African 🇿🇦 living in the UK now for 11 years !
I have a first class degree in Digital Arts which is a combination of Graphic Design, 3D Modeling, Visual Effects, VR and Animation.
I have also completed a years internship with Nintendo of Europe in their Digital Design department, where I then lived in Frankfurt for the year. During this year I designed website and social media content for across all of their European channels, some of the games I worked on are Mario Party Superstars, Kirbys Dreamland, Zelda and MarioKart.
After graduating, I joined Mango Football as a Graphic Designer creating player cards, social media content, 3D app models, and event merch like banners and toblerones. I learned to work within brand guidelines while keeping my creative spark, and mastered quick turnarounds in a fast-paced sports environment. The role taught me how to connect with both kids and parents through engaging designs.
I then moved to Shapes, an accounting and marketing agency, as a Digital Designer. I juggled diverse clients, designing everything from websites and social content to print materials and complete brand identities. This variety sharpened my ability to adapt my style across industries and translate complex briefs into compelling visuals. I got much better at client communication and seeing how design directly impacts business goals.
Furze Platt Senior School
A-levels
- PhotographyÂ
- Product DesignÂ
- Philosophy and EthicsÂ
Completed as A,B,C
Univeristy of Kent
Digital ArtsÂ
- Graphic DesignÂ
- Introduction to VR
- 3D modelling and animation
- Website design
Completed with a first degree honours
Shapes
Created branding and marketing designs for a range of clients in different industries. Designed for web, social media and print, turning complex ideas into clear, appealing visuals. Worked directly with the agency’s accounting team and clients.
Mango Football
Produced digital and print content that strengthened Mango’s brand presence and helped communicate event information effectively. Worked across campaigns and branding.
Kent Union
Designed versatile graphics for campus events, used across social media, the website, and print. Helped promote student engagement and increase event attendance through eye-catching and clear designs.
Nintendo of Europe
Created visual assets that aligned with Nintendo’s brand identity and supported marketing campaigns for new game launches. Worked with the marketing team to design content for European platforms, helping reach Nintendo’s diverse audience.
