
DESIGN FOR ELECTRONIC MUSIC & CULTURE
I’m Otávio Santiago, a graphic designer based in Europe, working across visual identity, web design, and motion systems. My practice is strongly influenced by electronic music culture, sound, contemporary art, and event-based projects, with a focus on visual narratives that operate within cultural and nightlife contexts.
In a landscape saturated with stimuli, the real challenge is not visibility, but resonance. How can a project, event, or idea cut through noise, create meaning, and invite people not only to engage — but to return?
This is where my practice takes shape. I work with brands, artists, and cultural initiatives to translate concepts into coherent visual systems, crafting identities that feel intentional, memorable, and rooted in context. The goal is not decoration, but clarity — creating visual languages that support atmosphere, rhythm, and long-term recognition.
Alongside commissioned work, I develop Atomique, a personal boutique design project inspired by fetish aesthetics, objects, and contemporary visual culture.
Portfolio
Education
2017 The Interaction Design Foundation_ Design Thinking
2017 The Interaction Design Foundation_ UX & Interaction Design
2006 UEMG, Escola de Design_ Graphic Design, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
2003 UEMG, Escola de Design_ Product Design, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
2001 PUC- MG_ Contemporary Communication and Visual Arts, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
1999 PUC- MG_ Business Administration, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Skills
Branding_ Creativity + Imagination for print and digital
Technology_ Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative, Microsoft
Print_ Knowledge of color, printing techniques, and photography
Digital_ UI Design + UX Design, content creation, and animation
Time Management_ Able to multitask and meet all established deadlines
Communications_ Empathy and the ability to articulate ideas into solutions
Marketing_ Knowledge of marketing strategy and tactics
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Get in Touch
E-mail: otavio@otaviosantiago.com
Phone +351 935 37 03 77
WhatsApp +55 (31) 999 85 76 94
NIF 318368749
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