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**Multidisciplinary Creative | Interior & Graphic Design | Illustration | Trend Researcher | Styling & Creative Direction **My journey began at ESAD-FRESS in Lisbon, where I delved into Decorative Arts & Design, complemented by a Photography professional course at ETIC. During this formative period, I had the privilege of joining the acclaimed Lisbon designer & decorator Graça Viterbo’s team, gaining invaluable experience.In 2001, I expanded my horizons with a Master’s in Styling & Communication at Istituto Marangoni in Milan, where I was honored to be invited to collaborate with the Master Coordinator’s Styling Team throughout the all master program.My career has spanned various roles, including Designer, Stylist, and Lifestyle Assistant for prominent brands and magazines. In 2006, I founded Casazul Studio, focusing on interior & graphic design, and later established AnaBananaDesignCo, a lifestyle and product design brand. As Creative Director for both, I’ve led award-winning projects recognized internationally in design awards and esteemed publications.Notable collaborations include:- **Nosse Ceramic Studio**: Crafted the brand’s global visual identity, including logo and moodboards. Designed product collection, managed social media, and developed the studio/showroom and international fair stands (Paris, Milan, Frankfurt). Directed set design, styling for photoshoots, and catalog design.- **Matceramica**: Created compelling products and brand communication strategies, including set design, photoshoot styling, and catalog development.- **Luz Houses** and **Cooking and Nature**: Designed and decorated these globally acclaimed hotels, from concept to execution. Developed visual moodboards, and managed set design and styling for photoshoots.**AnaBananaDesignCo** embodies a philosophy of crafting emotional design pieces meant to last a lifetime. Our range of home products—including furniture, lamps, ceramics, rugs, wallpapers, and textiles—reflects creativity, love, and sustainability, proudly made in Portugal. Explore our collections at [AnaBananaDesignCo](https://anabananadesign.com/).