Bráulio Amado
Designer, Illustrator
About
Portuguese graphic designer and illustrator based in New York. His work spans posters, album artwork, editorial illustration, films and independently published books.
SourceEvents & talks

DesignThinkers Toronto
In their own words
There is unlimited inspiration in the world, if only we become crazy enough to look for it.
Articles & interviews
- Lia Sued C. Trades Screen Time for Tactile Illustration
Illustrator Lia Sued C. discusses her shift from an almost entirely digital illustration practice toward tactile work made with markers, coloured pencils, pens, glitter and stickers. The feature examines her highly colourful, densely detailed visual worlds, her editorial commissions for Crack Magazine and The New York Times, and the artistic influences informing her work.
- Introducing It’s Nice That In Depth: The Everyday Edition
It’s Nice That launches its first 'In Depth' editorial series with 'The Everyday Edition', exploring how creatives can find inspiration in the mundane and routine aspects of life. The edition features long-form features, interviews, and curated projects that celebrate the beauty of ordinary materials and daily rituals. Designer Bráulio Amado is among those featured for his approach to finding creativity in the everyday.
- Top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted for by creatives
Creative Boom reveals the top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted by thousands of creatives in its annual State of Creativity survey. The list highlights influential figures such as Paula Scher, Jessica Walsh, Simon Dixon, and Verónica Fuerte, showcasing a mix of established icons and emerging voices shaping the global design landscape. The article celebrates diversity in practice, from branding and typography to motion and illustration.