Margarida Girão

I’ve always been drawn to arts and communication, guided by humanitarian and justice-driven values. My artistic communication has always been disruptive and authentic. Over the past 20 years, I have applied my expertise in collage across editorial and commercial illustration, workshops, events, and small-scale community identity projects.

In addition to my artistic and visual projects, I lead A NEW DAY, a creative studio developed in collaboration with friends and freelancers, where we integrate graphic and editorial design, communication, and bold creative direction to develop meaningful and impactful projects.

Education

BSTC (hons) in Digital & Multimedia Communication, University of Aveiro, Portugal.

Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Pontifical University of Salamanca, Spain.

Highlights

Women Entrepreneurship Program
Selected for Women Win Win, a one-year mentoring program connecting women and business. The program focused on developing management skills, strategic decision-making, and improving the ability to structure, plan, and prioritize effectively.

South America Experience
Moved to São Paulo seeking job opportunities but ended up embarking on a transformative journey, traveling by bus across South America. During this time, I worked as an illustrator and designer for European clients, adapting to new cultures while continuing my creative work.

Artistic & Educational Engagement
Led artistic collage workshops in a prison as a volunteer, using creative expression as a tool for empowerment and personal development.