Last Days
Oct 2022
opera programme, 165x230mm
Last Days is an English-language opera in one act, with title and concept taken from the film by Gus van Sant — a fictionalised account of the last days of Kurt Cobain. The opera premiered at the Linbury Theatre in 2022. Graphic concept, art direction and editorial design of the programme, with commissioned photography inspired by the late 80's and 90's grunge music albums. The limited colour palette — brown and black — followed both the stage design and the costumes by Balenciaga.
World of Fine Wine
2016—2018
quarterly magazine, 210x297mm
Design for the quarterly magazine The World of Fine Wine, from 2016 to 2018. The World of Fine Wine is a publication that works with some of the world’s most respected wine writers, offering authoritative editorial content. Inclusion of fine art images as well as commissioned photography, transforming the aesthetics of this publication.
Linbury Theatre
2022—23
series of opera and ballet programmes, 135x290mm
Development of the new graphic system for the Linbury Theatre programmes, season 22—23. The flexibility of the design/layout permitted a coherent adaptation to the ever changing type and amount of content. The format (135x290mm) also allowed a better use of the printed page, creating less waste, with sustainability as a priority of the project.
Linbury Theatre
2018—21
series of opera and ballet programmes, 170x230mm
At the end of 2018, after three consecutive years of modernisation work, the Linbury Theatre opened as part of the Open Up project. Graphic system for the series of programmes, season 2018—19. The photographer Giles Revell created a series of photographs as part of the opening campaign. Extracts of these photographs were used in the covers of all the Linbury Theatre programmes, for all the seventeen ballet and opera performances of the season.
Wolf Witch Giant Fairy
Nov 2021
opera programme, 165x230mm
Graphic concept, art direction and editorial design of the programme for the opera Wolf Witch Giant Fairy, a family-friendly opera, created by
The Royal Opera and Little Bulb Theatre. Being aimed at young children and having its set design featuring a wooden platform, tall pine trees, and
a giant moon, this programme followed a limited colour palette, with a duotone design — green and warm black.
Mavra + Pierrot Lunaire
May 2022
opera programme, 165x230mm
The double bill of Stravinsky’s Mavra and Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire is an unusual pairing. What links them, as director’s Anthony Almeida staging makes clear, are ideas about gender and identity. In Mavra an oversized ceiling-light dominates a claustrophobic domestic space, illuminating it with sun-like clarity. In Pierrot Lunaire, that same domestic space is transformed by moonlight into an otherworldly realm. Graphic concept, art direction and editorial design of the programme, with photography from Alan Knox, Camilla Greenwell and Juno Calypso. The programme was divided in two, one for each opera, featuring two covers. The colour palette followed the leads from the stage design — silver/gray/black for Pierrot Lunaire and pink for Mavra.
Royal Opera House
2021—22
Stream campaign, digital
The Opera House Stream is a digital service through The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet's most-loved productions can be watched. Design
and art direction of the social media campaign, based on existing production photography from the archives. Details of staging and gestures of
the performers were selected, achieving a coherent language for the campaign, without the need of comissioning or producing new images.
Royal Opera House
Nov 2020
Christmas card collage
Graphic concept for a Christmas card for the Royal Opera House. The aim was to show the work developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collage was designed from three images — each one showcasing the work of the companies of ballet and opera and the orchestra. It was digitally printed over pearlescent white stock.
Royal Opera House
Apr 2022
Season Guide 22—23, 155x225mm
Graphic concept, art direction and editorial design for the Season Guide 2022—23. The plain white cover with black text is partially covered by a folded poster/dust jacket. The poster has been printed in a thin and semi transparent stock, showcasing a collage on one side and the calendar for the whole season on the other. The collage concept is based on representations of performance and diversity.
Royal Opera House
2020—21
quarterly magazine, 210x270mm
The quarterly Magazine for ROH Friends & Patrons provides inspiration, insight and exclusive behind-the-scenes access for opera and ballet enthusiasts. Graphic concept, art direction and editorial design for the issues published during the COVID-19 pandemic. The double cover works around the concept "the red curtain is down", as the institution was closed to the public for several months.
Blueprint Review
2016
annual magazine, 210x280mm
Founded in 1983, Blueprint Magazine is a monthly architecture and design print which offers influential criticism, news, editorial content and analysis. The issue Project Focus is a review of the best architecture projects completed in 2016.
Royal Opera House
Apr 2021
Season Guide 21—22, 155x235mm
Every year, the Royal Opera House must communicate all the planned events for the whole season to a global audience, through the Season
Guide. Graphic concept, art direction and editorial design for the Season Guide 2021—22. The halftone cover is a scanned detail of an old photograph of the stage, from the archives. The concept is based on the idea of "reconstruction", considering that the majority of the previous season performances were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pink/black duotone on the cover as well as the gradient used across some of the text pages was selected from the brand palette. These colours were also used to present all the smaller production images.
Wedding <3
Jun 2022
wedding card, 140x205mm
The invitation shows a detail of a star filled portrait from the European Space Agency. It was digitally printed (Indigo) with black and white inks
over red Colorplan stock.
Royal Opera House
Apr 2023
Season Guide 23—24, 115x220mm
Graphic concept, art direction and editorial design for the Season Guide 2023—24. The layout was adapted from previous editions, maintaining coherency. The format (115x220mm) permitted a smaller and lighter guide. With a print run of approximately 40.000 units, this edition was more sustainable in terms of both production and posting.
LDF Law
Sep 2024
Collage/identity for website
Graphic concept and art direction. The aim was to create an image to use primarily on the website of this portuguese law firm. The main
visual reference is the cover of the first portuguese constitution, dated from 1822, which defined the principles linked to the following ideals: representation, separation of powers, legal equality and respect for personal rights.