GRAPHIC, DIGITAL, STRATEGIC DESIGN AND BRANDING
GRAPHIC, DIGITAL, STRATEGIC DESIGN AND BRANDING
Design With Not For
Design With Not For
design With Not For
Design With Not For
GRAPHIC, DIGITAL, STRATEGIC DESIGN AND BRANDING
Is your communication extracting stories and value or fostering collective power?
Tiago collaborates with organizations and individuals to strengthen missions for a more just and equitable outcomes through design and branding. His practice is grounded in responsible design, decolonial practices, and feminist principles.
Is your communication extracting stories and value or fostering collective power?
Tiago collaborates with organizations and individuals to strengthen missions for a more just and equitable outcomes through design and branding. His practice is grounded in responsible design, decolonial practices, and feminist principles.
Is your communication extracting stories and value or fostering collective power?
Tiago collaborates with organizations and individuals to strengthen missions for a more just and equitable outcomes through design and branding. His practice is grounded in responsible design, decolonial practices, and feminist principles.
SELECTED
SELECTED
WORK
WORK
Brands and digital experiences that stop scrolls and spark change.
My Path, Woven from Ecosystems
My Path, Woven from Ecosystems
A decade at the intersection of design and global solidarity.
A decade at the intersection of design and global solidarity.
[ WHO IS Tiago ]
My pronouns are he/him. I am a Brazilian graphic designer, brand strategist, and community weaver, now based in the Netherlands. I am also a facilitator and educator focused on equity and decolonial practices.
With 20 years of design expertise and 15 years dedicated to the social sector, my work is built on a foundation of responsible design. This means every choice—from the fonts we select to the collaborative methods we employ—is intentional. My process is guided by a core principle: to design with and not for, ensuring the communities you serve are centered and honoured in everything we create together.
My pronouns are he/him. I am a Brazilian graphic designer, brand strategist, and community weaver, now based in the Netherlands. I am also a facilitator and educator focused on equity and decolonial practices.
With 20 years of design expertise and 15 years dedicated to the social sector, my work is built on a foundation of responsible design. This means every choice—from the fonts we select to the collaborative methods we employ—is intentional. My process is guided by a core principle: to design with and not for, ensuring the communities you serve are centered and honoured in everything we create together.
My pronouns are he/him. I am a Brazilian graphic designer, brand strategist, and community weaver, now based in the Netherlands. I am also a facilitator and consultant focused on equity and decolonial practices.
[ MY mission ]
I partner with organizations to embed justice, equity, and ecological care into their visual identity and communications to achieve their mission.
I partner with organizations to embed justice, equity, and ecological care into their visual identity and communications to achieve their mission.
Designing With, Not For.
Designing With, Not For.
My practice is rooted in responsible design, decoloniality, feminism and reciprocity principles.
[ 01 ]
Decolonial Design Practices
I consciously question Eurocentric design defaults. This means for example, selecting imagery and typography that avoid cultural stereotypes, centering marginalized voices in the narrative, and collaborating with communities to ensure authentic and consent representation.
[ 01 ]
Decolonial Design Practices
I consciously question Eurocentric design defaults. This means for example, selecting imagery and typography that avoid cultural stereotypes, centering marginalized voices in the narrative, and collaborating with communities to ensure authentic and consent representation.
[ 01 ]
Decolonial Design Practices
I consciously question Eurocentric design defaults. This means for example, selecting imagery and typography that avoid cultural stereotypes, centering marginalized voices in the narrative, and collaborating with communities to ensure authentic and consent representation.
[ 01 ]
Decolonial Design Practices
I consciously question Eurocentric design defaults. This means for example, selecting imagery and typography that avoid cultural stereotypes, centering marginalized voices in the narrative, and collaborating with communities to ensure authentic and consent representation.
[ 02 ]
Feminist Design Principles
I prioritize collaboration, care, and accessibility. This shows up in my process through transparent communication, shared decision-making, and creating visuals that challenge patriarchal norms and celebrate diversity.
[ 02 ]
Feminist Design Principles
I prioritize collaboration, care, and accessibility. This shows up in my process through transparent communication, shared decision-making, and creating visuals that challenge patriarchal norms and celebrate diversity.
[ 02 ]
Feminist Design Principles
I prioritize collaboration, care, and accessibility. This shows up in my process through transparent communication, shared decision-making, and creating visuals that challenge patriarchal norms and celebrate diversity.
[ 02 ]
Feminist Design Principles
I prioritize collaboration, care, and accessibility. This shows up in my process through transparent communication, shared decision-making, and creating visuals that challenge patriarchal norms and celebrate diversity.
[ 03 ]
Responsible Design
I move beyond traditional "design thinking" to a model of stewardship. I focus on sustainable outcomes, both ecologically (in material choices) and socially, ensuring the work serves the community's long-term well-being, not just short-term aesthetics.
[ 03 ]
Responsible Design
I move beyond traditional "design thinking" to a model of stewardship. I focus on sustainable outcomes, both ecologically (in material choices) and socially, ensuring the work serves the community's long-term well-being, not just short-term aesthetics.
[ 03 ]
Responsible Design
I move beyond traditional "design thinking" to a model of stewardship. I focus on sustainable outcomes, both ecologically (in material choices) and socially, ensuring the work serves the community's long-term well-being, not just short-term aesthetics.
[ 03 ]
Responsible Design
I move beyond traditional "design thinking" to a model of stewardship. I focus on sustainable outcomes, both ecologically (in material choices) and socially, ensuring the work serves the community's long-term well-being, not just short-term aesthetics.
How I Can Support You
I translate complex missions into authentic visual identities and digital experiences to inspire, engage and drive action.
lEARN
How I Can Support You
I translate complex missions into authentic visual identities and digital experiences to inspire, engage and drive action.
lEARN
Strategic Branding and Visual Identity
I develop resilient brand systems that tell your unique story. We'll craft a cohesive identity—from logo to typography and color palette—that embodies your values and resonates deeply with your audience, funders, and partners.
Ideal for:
Organizations launching new initiatives, refreshing their brand, or needing to clearly communicate their value proposition.
( O1 )
Strategic Branding and Visual Identity
I develop resilient brand systems that tell your unique story. We'll craft a cohesive identity—from logo to typography and color palette—that embodies your values and resonates deeply with your audience, funders, and partners.
Ideal for:
Organizations launching new initiatives, refreshing their brand, or needing to clearly communicate their value proposition.
( O1 )
Strategic Branding and Visual Identity
I develop resilient brand systems that tell your unique story. We'll craft a cohesive identity—from logo to typography and color palette—that embodies your values and resonates deeply with your audience, funders, and partners.
Ideal for:
Organizations launching new initiatives, refreshing their brand, or needing to clearly communicate their value proposition.
( O1 )
Strategic Branding and Visual Identity
I develop resilient brand systems that tell your unique story. We'll craft a cohesive identity—from logo to typography and color palette—that embodies your values and resonates deeply with your audience, funders, and partners.
Ideal for:
Organizations launching new initiatives, refreshing their brand, or needing to clearly communicate their value proposition.
( O1 )
Website and Digital Experience Design
I design and build intuitive, engaging websites that are more than just a digital brochure. I create strategic platforms for storytelling, community building, and mobilizing support, with a focus on user experience (UX/UI) and accessibility.
IDEAL FOR:
Creating a new website, redesigning an outdated site, or improving donor and stakeholder engagement online.
( O2)
Website and Digital Experience Design
Website and Digital Experience Design
Website and Digital Experience Design
I design and build intuitive, engaging websites that are more than just a digital brochure. I create strategic platforms for storytelling, community building, and mobilizing support, with a focus on user experience (UX/UI) and accessibility.
IDEAL FOR:
Creating a new website, redesigning an outdated site, or improving donor and stakeholder engagement online.
( O2)
Graphic Design and Communication Systems
From comprehensive annual reports and impactful campaign materials to cohesive social media templates, I create the visual collateral that ensures your communications are professional, consistent, and powerful.
IDEAL FOR:
Strengthening communication efforts, reporting to funders, and running successful public awareness campaigns.
( O3)
Graphic Design and Communication Systems
Graphic Design and Communication Systems
Graphic Design and Communication Systems
From comprehensive annual reports and impactful campaign materials to cohesive social media templates, I create the visual collateral that ensures your communications are professional, consistent, and powerful.
IDEAL FOR:
Strengthening communication efforts, reporting to funders, and running successful public awareness campaigns.
( O3)
[ years of experience ]
[ years of experience ]
[ years of experience ]
[ years of experience ]
projects
projects
projects
projects
[ Partners/clients ]
[ Partners/clients ]
[ Partners/clients ]
[ Partners/clients ]
My Journey and Expertise
My Journey and Expertise
Between commercial design and community-led design
2012 - PRESENT
Design Reparations
Co-founder, Community Weaver and Responsible Designer
(2024 - Present)
Design Reparations is a unique form of collaboration between designers, creatives and innovators with indigenous and ancestral knowledge holders.
Design Reparations
Co-founder, Community Weaver and Responsible Designer
(2024 - Present)
Design Reparations is a unique form of collaboration between designers, creatives and innovators with indigenous and ancestral knowledge holders.
Design Reparations
Co-founder, Community Weaver and Responsible Designer
(2024 - Present)
Design Reparations is a unique form of collaboration between designers, creatives and innovators with indigenous and ancestral knowledge holders.
Design Reparations
Co-founder, Community Weaver and Responsible Designer
(2024 - Present)
Design Reparations is a unique form of collaboration between designers, creatives and innovators with indigenous and ancestral knowledge holders.
Freelance Brand and Graphic Designer
(2019 - Present)
Partnering directly with social sector organizations on branding, web design, and strategic visual communication.
Freelance Brand and Graphic Designer
(2019 - Present)
Partnering directly with social sector organizations on branding, web design, and strategic visual communication.
Tiago Vilas Boas Design
(2019 - Present)
Partnering directly with social sector organizations on branding, web design, and strategic visual communication.
Freelance Brand and Graphic Designer
(2019 - Present)
Partnering directly with social sector organizations on branding, web design, and strategic visual communication.
Mutua - Regenerative Education
Co-founder and Facilitator
(2015 - 2016)
Offering Bio-cultural and mentorship programs. Collaborative practices and ways for business and ONGs.
Mutua - Regenerative Education
Co-founder and Facilitator
(2015 - 2016)
Offering Bio-cultural and mentorship programs. Collaborative practices and ways for business and ONGs.
Mutua
Co-founder and Facilitator
(2015 - 2016)
Offering Bio-cultural and mentorship programs. Collaborative practices and ways for business and ONGs.
Mutua - Regenerative Education
Co-founder and Facilitator
(2015 - 2016)
Offering Bio-cultural and mentorship programs. Collaborative practices and ways for business and ONGs.
Raro Design and Tudo Events
Creative & Art Director
Led teams and co-create campaigns brands, building a strong foundation in strategic branding, art direction, and visual storytelling.
Raro Design and Tudo Events
Creative & Art Director
Led teams and co-created campaigns brands, building a strong foundation in strategic branding, art direction, and visual storytelling.
Raro Design and Tudo Events
Creative & Art Director
Led teams and co-create campaigns brands, building a strong foundation in strategic branding, art direction, and visual storytelling.
Raro Design and Tudo Events
Creative & Art Director
Led teams and co-create campaigns brands, building a strong foundation in strategic branding, art direction, and visual storytelling.
Educational Foundation:
Educational Foundation:
I see learning as a vibrant, daily practice with the land and our relations, inspired by thinkers like Ailton Krenak and Dori Tunstall, Antônio Bispo dos Santos (Nêgo Bispo), Paula Underwood who teach that true education is rooted in deep connection.
I see learning not as something confined to institutions, but as a vibrant, living process that unfolds in our daily lives, within our territories, and through all the beings we relate to.
My skill
Climate change and Indigenous Peoples
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2025
Climate policy analysis, community-centered research, and sustainable development frameworks, with specialized training in supporting climate resilience for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.
Climate change and Indigenous Peoples
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2025
Climate policy analysis, community-centered research, and sustainable development frameworks, with specialized training in supporting climate resilience for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.
Climate change and Indigenous Peoples
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2025
Climate policy analysis, community-centered research, and sustainable development frameworks, with specialized training in supporting climate resilience for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.
Climate change and Indigenous Peoples
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2025
Climate policy analysis, community-centered research, and sustainable development frameworks, with specialized training in supporting climate resilience for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.
Lead with Impact
Indigenous and Modern
(2022-2023)
Through 3 months of immersive online sessions with Indigenous knowledge-keepers and regenerative leaders, I learned to leverage collective intelligence and curate resources that honor both traditional wisdom and innovative practice, taking my projects to a new level of impact and integrity.
Lead with Impact
Indigenous and Modern
(2022-2023)
Through 3 months of immersive online sessions with Indigenous knowledge-keepers and regenerative leaders, I learned to leverage collective intelligence and curate resources that honor both traditional wisdom and innovative practice, taking my projects to a new level of impact and integrity.
Lead with Impact
Indigenous and Modern
(2022-2023)
Through 3 months of immersive online sessions with Indigenous knowledge-keepers and regenerative leaders, I learned to leverage collective intelligence and curate resources that honor both traditional wisdom and innovative practice, taking my projects to a new level of impact and integrity.
Lead with Impact
Indigenous and Modern
(2022-2023)
Through 3 months of immersive online sessions with Indigenous knowledge-keepers and regenerative leaders, I learned to leverage collective intelligence and curate resources that honor both traditional wisdom and innovative practice, taking my projects to a new level of impact and integrity.
Design for Sustainability
GAIA Education
(2021-2022)
An online program, Design for Sustainability, provides students with whole systems design skills, analytical abilities, and practical tools to support the redesign of the human presence on Earth, one local community and bioregion at a time. The program is divided into four interconnected dimensions: Social Design, Ecological Design, Economic Design, and Worldview, each conducted in an eight-week period.
Design for Sustainability
GAIA Education
(2021-2022)
An online program, Design for Sustainability, provides students with whole systems design skills, analytical abilities, and practical tools to support the redesign of the human presence on Earth, one local community and bioregion at a time. The program is divided into four interconnected dimensions: Social Design, Ecological Design, Economic Design, and Worldview, each conducted in an eight-week period.
Design for Sustainability
GAIA Education
(2021-2022)
An online program, Design for Sustainability, provides students with whole systems design skills, analytical abilities, and practical tools to support the redesign of the human presence on Earth, one local community and bioregion at a time. The program is divided into four interconnected dimensions: Social Design, Ecological Design, Economic Design, and Worldview, each conducted in an eight-week period.
Design for Sustainability
GAIA Education
(2021-2022)
An online program, Design for Sustainability, provides students with whole systems design skills, analytical abilities, and practical tools to support the redesign of the human presence on Earth, one local community and bioregion at a time. The program is divided into four interconnected dimensions: Social Design, Ecological Design, Economic Design, and Worldview, each conducted in an eight-week period.
Master in Graphic and Interactive Design
Belas Artes, São Paulo
(2007-2009)
Master in Graphic and Interactive Design
Belas Artes, São Paulo
(2007-2009)
Master in Graphic and Interactive Design
Belas Artes, São Paulo
(2007-2009)
Master in Graphic and Interactive Design
Belas Artes, São Paulo
(2007-2009)
testimonials
WHAT MY CLIENT SAY
WHAT MY CLIENT SAY
[ See what our clients have to say about their working experience ]
When passionate about an idea or a project, Tiago jumps right at it wholeheartedly, working diligently and autonomously, proactively bringing ideas and drafts to the table, and advancing iteratively with his team and wider organization. It was a pleasure to have him dedicate some time to our projects (FEARLESS CITIES Brussels, WeBrussels, and others), and I highly recommend him to any team or project that aims at making an impact!
Guilherme Serodio
Senior Innovation Consultant / Project Manager
When passionate about an idea or a project, Tiago jumps right at it wholeheartedly, working diligently and autonomously, proactively bringing ideas and drafts to the table, and advancing iteratively with his team and wider organization. It was a pleasure to have him dedicate some time to our projects (FEARLESS CITIES Brussels, WeBrussels, and others), and I highly recommend him to any team or project that aims at making an impact!
Guilherme Serodio
Senior Innovation Consultant / Project Manager
When passionate about an idea or a project, Tiago jumps right at it wholeheartedly, working diligently and autonomously, proactively bringing ideas and drafts to the table, and advancing iteratively with his team and wider organization. It was a pleasure to have him dedicate some time to our projects (FEARLESS CITIES Brussels, WeBrussels, and others), and I highly recommend him to any team or project that aims at making an impact!
Guilherme Serodio
Senior Innovation Consultant / Project Manager
When passionate about an idea or a project, Tiago jumps right at it wholeheartedly, working diligently and autonomously, proactively bringing ideas and drafts to the table, and advancing iteratively with his team and wider organization. It was a pleasure to have him dedicate some time to our projects (FEARLESS CITIES Brussels, WeBrussels, and others), and I highly recommend him to any team or project that aims at making an impact!
Guilherme Serodio
Senior Innovation Consultant / Project Manager
Tiago led an empowering session focused on addressing systemic issues like capitalism, racism, ableism, patriarchy, and more. The aim was to create a safe and transformative space for social organizations, communities, and leaders, fostering a system change. It was a profound and insightful experience, delivered with an abundance of compassion. Thank you, Tiago.
Adrian Röbke
Weaving Networks to co-create Systemic Change
Tiago led an empowering session focused on addressing systemic issues like capitalism, racism, ableism, patriarchy, and more. The aim was to create a safe and transformative space for social organizations, communities, and leaders, fostering a system change. It was a profound and insightful experience, delivered with an abundance of compassion. Thank you, Tiago.
Adrian Röbke
Weaving Networks to co-create Systemic Change
Tiago led an empowering session focused on addressing systemic issues like capitalism, racism, ableism, patriarchy, and more. The aim was to create a safe and transformative space for social organizations, communities, and leaders, fostering a system change. It was a profound and insightful experience, delivered with an abundance of compassion. Thank you, Tiago.
Adrian Röbke
Weaving Networks to co-create Systemic Change
Tiago led an empowering session focused on addressing systemic issues like capitalism, racism, ableism, patriarchy, and more. The aim was to create a safe and transformative space for social organizations, communities, and leaders, fostering a system change. It was a profound and insightful experience, delivered with an abundance of compassion. Thank you, Tiago.
Adrian Röbke
Weaving Networks to co-create Systemic Change
Tiago is a designer with a systemic and complex view of reality. He is a thoughtful and collaborative professional, a great facilitator for the co-creation of innovative and regenerative solutions.
Sydney Cincotto Junior
Anthropologist | Co-creator of Affective Cities
Tiago is a designer with a systemic and complex view of reality. He is a thoughtful and collaborative professional, a great facilitator for the co-creation of innovative and regenerative solutions.
Sydney Cincotto Junior
Anthropologist | Co-creator of Affective Cities
Tiago is a designer with a systemic and complex view of reality. He is a thoughtful and collaborative professional, a great facilitator for the co-creation of innovative and regenerative solutions.
Sydney Cincotto Junior
Anthropologist | Co-creator of Affective Cities
Tiago is a designer with a systemic and complex view of reality. He is a thoughtful and collaborative professional, a great facilitator for the co-creation of innovative and regenerative solutions.
Sydney Cincotto Junior
Anthropologist | Co-creator of Affective Cities
I worked with Tiago in all types of graphic design projects for Orgalim, and it was a pleasure! He is a very creative designer, can adapt to many requirements and types of outputs - from publications, to web, print etc, and a very kind person who always brings a human approach to projects and meetings.
Georgiana Huiban
EU Policies | Innovation | Knowledge Management
I worked with Tiago in all types of graphic design projects for Orgalim, and it was a pleasure! He is a very creative designer, can adapt to many requirements and types of outputs - from publications, to web, print etc, and a very kind person who always brings a human approach to projects and meetings.
Georgiana Huiban
EU Policies | Innovation | Knowledge Management
I worked with Tiago in all types of graphic design projects for Orgalim, and it was a pleasure! He is a very creative designer, can adapt to many requirements and types of outputs - from publications, to web, print etc, and a very kind person who always brings a human approach to projects and meetings.
Georgiana Huiban
EU Policies | Innovation | Knowledge Management
I worked with Tiago in all types of graphic design projects for Orgalim, and it was a pleasure! He is a very creative designer, can adapt to many requirements and types of outputs - from publications, to web, print etc, and a very kind person who always brings a human approach to projects and meetings.
Georgiana Huiban
EU Policies | Innovation | Knowledge Management
let’s CONNECT
Let's discuss Your upcoming project:
How strategic, responsible design can help you meet your fundraising and communication goals.
Creating a BRAND that reflects your commitment to a better world.
let’s CONNECT
Let's discuss Your upcoming project:
How strategic, responsible design can help you meet your fundraising and communication goals.
Creating a BRAND that reflects your commitment to a better world.
let’s CONNECT
Let's discuss Your upcoming project:
How strategic, responsible design can help you meet your fundraising and communication goals.
Creating a BRAND that reflects your commitment to a better world.
let’s CONNECT
Let's discuss Your upcoming project:
How strategic, responsible design can help you meet your fundraising and communication goals.
Creating a BRAND that reflects your commitment to a better world.