Our collaboration reached new creative heights after our success with The Family Spot blog. Sérgio brought us a challenge that sparked our imaginations: to create a series of short stories about chance encounters at the hotel—serendipitous meetings that blossom into friendships, and sometimes, true love!

We realized that a simple graphic approach wouldn’t suffice for the dynamic world of Instagram. So, we married design with storytelling, using mosaic tiles to introduce videos, blending design with narrative. The result? Twenty-one micro-short films, each one a delightful vignette that invites viewers to step away from their screens, leave the comfort of their couches, and embrace life’s unexpected adventures. 

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Our goal was to pique curiosity about this captivating production, which offers a unique perspective on the Portuguese Colonial war. Building upon the poster design, we brought it to life through animation, synchronized with the immersive sound design by FUSE.

Tune in to Portuguese National television to catch the spot! Additionally, we’re thrilled to announce that “Noite de Solidão no Capim” placed 3rd out of 800 entries in the Celebrations of April’s 25th competition.

Watch the TV Spot here:

Creativity is at the heart of what we do, and our design process is centered around fostering this creative energy. This process allows us to experiment, communicate our ideas clearly, and better understand our clients’ needs. We believe that evolving the client/ creative relationship into a collaborative process, is the key factor.

Our portfolio showcases our commitment to world-class design, and we’re always thrilled to see our clients achieve their branding goals. For example, let’s check two brands we’ve helped create:

Catharanthus Lab, an investigation project lab working to transform and synthesize the catharanthus flower into future cancer medicines. The logo shows the plant’s flower morphing itself into hexagons from its own chemical formula. It’s pure poetry combined into a clear readable logo.

Raconteur Animation is based in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to ensure that world-changing technology is not overlooked because it’s difficult to understand. Their animations have helped Facebook Connectivity, ULC Robotics, Kai Systems, Solarlytics and other corporations and startups with breakthrough technology. We wanted the R to tell its story. An illustrated R where the company’s action areas such as technology, future, path and objectives were present.

With our proven track record and passion for creative problem-solving, Dotgraf is the ideal partner for startups seeking to make a lasting impact. We are more than just designers; we are storytellers, designing brand narratives that resonate with audiences and propel businesses forward. Let us help you unleash the power of your brand and achieve your goals.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you become a brand that inspires the world.

Blog post by Nuno Soares,
Partner/ Art Director

With web design continuously evolving, typography is playing an increasingly crucial role. It helps establish hierarchy, guides the user’s attention, and creates a consistent visual style for websites. By incorporating bold and unique typography choices, we have the power to infuse character, personality, and interest into a website. These design elements make a brand’s tone of voice and messaging more memorable and impactful while enhancing the overall user experience. A well-designed typography system that emphasizes readability and accessibility can increase engagement and provide a seamless and enjoyable user experience.

In graphic design, typography is also critical. Whether it’s a logo, poster, or packaging design, typography plays an important role in generating intrigue, delivering brand messages, and fostering engagement with the target audience. The availability of various fonts, styles, and techniques offers us numerous opportunities to communicate a brand’s personality and messaging memorably and impactfully.

As designers, we have always embraced typography as a tool for creativity and self-expression. The result is a wide range of unique and bold typography designs that reflect our individuality as well as the brand. These designs can go beyond the traditional serifs and sans-serifs, and take on a more adventurous and expressive form. We’re not afraid to experiment with color, size, and weight, and to push the boundaries of what is considered conventional in typography.

Blog post by Nuno Soares,
Partner/ Art Director