About
Designer and co-founder of PORTO ROCHA. His brand work spans commercial and cultural projects, building on earlier roles at Spotify, Sagmeister & Walsh and Fabrica.
SourceIn their own words
That face-to-face meeting was essential for both sides.
From the start, we knew the red was non-negotiable.
We debated a lot, but also stress tested the identity to identify breaking points.
I’ve always felt like I had to prove myself twice – once with the work, and again to be taken seriously.
Design talks a lot about inclusion, but it still expects people to perform confidence in one very specific way.
It is important to us to share our journey and occupy spaces that, as Latin and queer immigrants, weren’t always open to us before.
Articles & interviews14
- Egon Van Herreweghe Turns Storefront Awnings Into Art in ‘The Menu’
New York-based studio Porto Rocha created a new visual identity for São Paulo art gallery Almeida & Dale following its 2025 merger with Galeria Millan and ahead of a new 2026 flagship. The system combines a distinctive blue palette, the custom Diakritik AD typeface, Bull-5 secondary typography, dynamic layouts and brisk motion to support art, exhibitions, publications, signage and digital communications.
- 15 studios creatives are excited about right now (beyond the obvious)
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 design studios that the creative community most admires, based on its annual State of Creativity survey. The article features a mix of established and emerging studios such as OK-RM, Zak Group, Porto Rocha, Hey Studio, and Accept & Proceed, showcasing their distinctive approaches and recent projects across branding, culture, and design innovation.
- Porta Rocha are here to challenge industry standards and create seats at the table for designers