Hey there. (˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧
I'm Rafaela Belmonte. Millennial mind with a Gen Z heart.
Creative art director based in Santos, Brazil.
Projeto ben
The democratization of nutrition starting with an egg.
Client
DSM
Role
Art direction, conceptual creative strategy and packaging design.
Year
2021
Project ben (Better Eggs for Nutrition) is a DSM's worldwide initiative to reduce childhood malnutrition significantly while providing income for smallholder farmers with all the help needed.The whole visual identity was created to bring ethnic-social representation, with a responsive logo according to the country and region where the project is located.
Besides creating the brand's naming, visual identity and packaging - in Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and English - we also created a launching event in the same city that the project started. We celebrated the farmers, their kids and the whole local community with a cooking workshop and branded goodies.
30 mil 🥚 ovos produzidos por dia.
50 mil 🍳 pessoas impactadas por dia.
Eurofarma · OAZ
The new personal care product line that has everything best for you.
Client
Eurofarma
Role
Art direction and conceptual creative strategy.
Year
2022
Eurofarma's new product line was created to bring more convenience and cost-effectiveness to consumers. To convey these aspects, we based our approach on new digital behaviors—dances, reacts, and tutorials—allowing us to create a more fluid and contemporary communication.
To make everything even more fun, the different categories of the product follows a responsive design system using colors and gradients.
🧴 Key visual approved by 88% of the target audience.*
*Survey conducted by the client
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
Humanized communication for all employees.
Client
Johnson & Johnson
Role
Art direction and conceptual creative strategy.
Year
2021
Campaign
Return to the workplace
During the immunization of the population against COVID-19, Consumer Health invites its employees back to the physical space that has been missed.
Um movimento da Johnson & Johnson para cuidar da saúde das famílias brasileiras (que trabalham em outras empresas).
Um guia de bolso para o retorno ao local de trabalho com dicas e sugestões para que outras empresas possam - assim como a J&J - praticar um endomarketing mais empático, sem deixar de ser extremamente informativo.
Campaign
Movimento de inovação
Embracing digital trends in preparation for the transition to Kenvue, J&J was setting the stage for future growth and innovation.
NAGAMERU
The hip and happening Japandi interior design studio invites you to admire the beauty in the details.
Client
𝒙
Role
Naming, art direction and design.
Year
2023
Nagameru (眺める) means to gaze something for a continuous period of time in Japanese.The name reflects the brand's philosophy and design aesthetic, which emphasizes creating furniture that invites the user to slow down, appreciate the beauty around them, and take a moment to simply gaze and reflect.
The little eyes are intentionally placed on the ru (る) suffix, which, in Japanese grammar, is added to verb stems to indicate the present tense. This detail associates the brand with perception, mindfulness, and focus with a touch of quirkiness.
A tribute to One and Three Chairs, Joseph Kosuth (1965).The piece consists of a chair, a photograph of the chair, and a dictionary definition of the word "chair". By assembling these three alternative representations, Kosuth turns a simple wooden chair into an object of debate.
CORE core
Digital detox through reconnecting with the true essence within.
Client
𝒙
Role
Naming, art direction and design.
Year
2023
CORE Core, inspired by a TikTok organic trend, focuses on tackling overconsumption and digital overload. By curating meaningful experiences and fostering community support, we encourage members to disconnect from constant stimulation and reconnect with their authentic selves.
The visual elements strike a balance between VCR pixelated icons and a retro digital typeface, creating a direct contrast with the organic shapes in our logo: Representing the dichotomy between our true essence and the excesses of our virtual personas.
Burakos
Cultural resistance space where barriers dissolve and diversity thrives.
Client
Burakos
Role
Naming, art direction and design.
Year
2023
Just as holes reveal hidden depths, Burakos fosters an environment where unique traditions come to light, promoting unity and social justice through vibrant festivals and events.
Festivals are a powerful tool to promote equality and social justice. More than celebrations; they are sacred spaces where barriers dissolve and diversity thrives.
Movimento ELA
Social and cultural movement that embodies the voice, strength, and power of women.
Client
Movimento ELA
Role
Art direction.
Year
2023
The Ela Movement is envisioned, produced, and led by women, featuring a program that discusses women's leadership in cultural production, specifically focusing on women from the Baixada Santista region. It uses art and culture as a catalyst for women's empowerment and their diversity.
The focus is on promoting and highlighting their work within the social and political spheres, with a "by women for women" approach. The movement believes in the autonomy and authenticity of the women of Baixada Santista.
Avidago Tattoo
Personal branding for a Brazilian tattoo artist.
Client
Nathalia Avidago
Role
Art direction and design.
Year
2020
A celebration of nature and individuality. Nathalia's natural-inspired tattooing style reflects her Brazilian roots with the use of tropical foliage colors. Her logo incorporates her initials, "N" for Nathalia and "AV" for Avidago.
So you've noticed that illustrating cute little faces is my guilty pleasure.
Besides that, here are more facts about me.
+10 years of work experience in graphic design.
+4 years of work experience in advertising.
Fluent in English. Self-taught since forever & curious af.
Interested in pop culture and social movements.
TikTok heavy user.
Perfume designer in spare time.
Can draw and paint, digital and analog.
Can't survive without moodboards.
Expertise
Intentional art direction through creative strategy.
Brand immersion to bring a fresh perspective.
Detail-oriented with visuals and project-wise.
Work Experience
270B Currently
MeZA/1618 2021 to 2023
Freelancer 2017 to 2021
Printing companies 2013 to 2017