David Carvalho is a Lisbon based design leader shaping future facing brands and products. Passionate about powerful aesthetics and bold ideas.

I’m a visionary design practitioner who understands strategy because I understand the craft. With over 20 years of experience, I operate at the intersection of powerful aesthetics and commercial impact, leading design at executive level without losing my grounding in hands-on practice.

My cross-disciplinary background spanning branding, UX/UI, illustration and motion allows me to break down silos and think in systems rather than outputs. I don’t simply oversee vision — I bring deep technical and creative understanding to elevate strategy, transforming complex requirements into iconic, future-forward experiences.

My work ranges from architecting automotive HMI and IoT ecosystems to leading global brand and campaign work for Nike and YouTube, bridging human emotion with technical innovation. Whether operating as a VP of Design, Design Director or Creative Director, my focus is the same: ensuring a brand’s visual North Star is as strategically robust as it is aesthetically distinctive.

In the age of AI, I believe the true differentiator is the ability to integrate emerging technology with high-end craft and strong visual judgement. I help organisations — from world-leading agencies such as R/GA and MediaMonks to global brands like Porsche — turn technical complexity into work that is clear, meaningful and market-defining.