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Hello! My name is Estevão, I’m 20 years old and I study Visual Design at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), in southern Brazil.

I was born and raised in Santo André, a city in the state of São Paulo that’s part of the region known as the “Grande ABC.” I love its multicultural atmosphere — the result of the region’s history of immigration, migration, and industrial development. It’s a place where many cultures meet every day, which has always inspired me and shaped much of my creative vision.

Since I was little, I’ve always been passionate about art, stories, and cinema. As a child, I dreamed of becoming a cartoonist for Maurício de Sousa, the creator of Monica’s Gang. However, it was during the pandemic that I discovered the world of design: I started helping my church with livestreams and creating graphics for social media, and I completely fell in love with this universe of digital creativity.

I’ve been a Christian since childhood — a fifth-generation member of the Methodist Church — and the church has always been a fundamental part of my life. I’ve always taken part in camps, gatherings, and events, and I love serving and helping people in any way I can (that’s the part I love the most — it’s where I find myself, where I truly feel alive). Currently, I’m part of the Methodist Church in Porto Alegre, where I serve as communications leader and drummer in the worship ministry. I also work in communications for the National Department of Work with Children of the Methodist Church.

When I’m not studying, I’m usually hanging out with friends, reading, or watching movies. I’m passionate about cinema, nerd culture, and superheroes — I grew up reading Monica’s Gang and Percy Jackson, or watching Marvel, DC, and Disney movies. These references still shape my creative identity to this day.

I’m also completely in love with the beach. When I was younger, I used to go almost every weekend. I love the sound of the ocean, the atmosphere, the street fairs — and of course, the food! (I’m a big fan of shrimp and candied apples.)

Actually, I’m a true food lover — a “chubby guy in a skinny body” (as I like to joke). My friends already know: if we’re going out, food has to be involved! My favorite dish is chicken stroganoff with shoestring potatoes, and for dessert, carrot cake — preferably a big slice!

I’m very close to my family. I’m the oldest child and have a 14-year-old sister named Yohana Camily, who is the love of my life. My parents, Glauco and Elaine, are amazing people, and our year-end celebrations with my uncles, cousins, and grandparents are my favorite moments of the year.
Music also runs in my family: the women are great singers (they’ve always sung in the church choir), and even though I didn’t inherit that gift, I learned to play percussion. My uncle is a samba musician, so our family gatherings are always filled with music — samba, pagode, or worship. And of course, the World Cup and the Olympics are sacred events at home — my mom loves sports and always finds a way to get everyone together to cheer.

Anyway, this is a little journey through my life, my passions, and what drives me. For me, design is more than aesthetics — it’s a way to tell stories, bring people together, and express what I carry in my heart.