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Hello there,
nice to meet you!
I’m Fernando,
a Web Designer from Brazil, proudly collaborating with clients across the globe for over 8 years
from Brazil 🇧🇷 → to the world
Who I am
A bit about
my background
Worked with and managed designers/developers all over the world — Brazil, France, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Sweden, The Netherlands, Poland & Indonesia
Certified Webflow Expert & Official Webflow Template Designer
Taught live eCommerce workshop at Flux Academy
Official Framer Template Designer
Born in Sorocaba, SP — Brazil
Speaks Portuguese, English and French
Former Partner, Lead Designer & Developer at NFBS Studio Paris
Alumnus of
Flux Academy — Ran Segall
BONT Academy — Adrián Somoza
The Futur Academy — Chris Do
Graduated in Social Communication — Advertising and Marketing Focus at ESPM/SP
(Bachelor’s)
Knows Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Webflow, Framer & Shopify inside-out
Knows HTML, CSS, Vanilla JS, Shopify Liquid & GSAP
Led Design & Development on projects of €50k - €100k
Worked in design remotely across the globe for the past 8 years
Lived and studied in Boston and Los Angeles — USA
Self-taught designer & developer — books and online schools
First Brazilian to ever be featured on the Flux Academy YouTube channel
Conceptualized and developed a streamlined workflow for a Webflow to Shopify theme creation tool
What I’ve done
My journey
in design
2016
Began working online and
figuring out freelancing
2017
Worked on all kinds of design projects
with clients from all over the world
2018
Managed an eCom platform migration &
implementation at a 3D printing startup
2019
Found my passion in web design & worked
on my first custom website projects
2020
Developed, designed & built my first
custom eCommerce stores from scratch
2020
Began my journey working on high-end
custom projects for French brands
2021
Managed the build of a 3D configurator
I designed for LBG — south of France
2022
Became a certified Webflow Expert and
joined the Webflow Partners network
2024
As an official template designer for Webflow
& Framer: created first premium template
2024
Joined forces with Contra to help reshape the
landscape of independent & flexible work
Contra takeaway
My unique journey as an independent professional working across the globe has given me valuable insights into the key audiences Contra serves
Why contra
As a former online freelancer,
Contra’s mission resonates deeply with me
I know first-hand how challenging it can be to position yourself internationally, even with the right skills, which is why I value Contra’s role in helping people find independence and real, respectful work relationships with like-minded people. For that reason, I would love to contribute and help you to continue growing to empower as many people as possible!
Contra takeaway
I share a deep passion for Contra’s mission, and my expertise in solving business challenges through design can help propel this mission forward
Contra website audit:
how I can help
After reviewing the Contra website, I’ve identified opportunities for improvement and growth and outlined actionable insights to enhance user experience, accessibility, engagement, and ensure a more cohesive brand identity implementation
I’m excited to share these ideas in the video above!
Contra takeaway
I thrive on breaking things down to uncover opportunities for improvement, especially when the solution calls for my specific blend of expertise in visual design, user experience and flexible work models
Projects I’m proud of
that align with the role
Client
🇫🇷 La Botte Gardiane
Project
eCommerce store redesign, development & platform migration
Key metrics
+18%
in revenue
from 2023 to 2024
Contra takeaway
I redesigned and developed a new store making the most of the brand’s identity guidelines with the goal of increasing revenue/sales
Tools Used
Webflow
Figma
Shopify
Client
🇧🇷 Sementeira
Project
website & brand identity design, Webflow development
Contra takeaway
I created the brand design, then designed and developed a Webflow website for the content portal
Tools Used
Webflow
Figma
GSAP
Client
🇫🇷 NFBS
Project
website & brand identity design, Webflow development
Contra takeaway
I created the brand design, then designed and developed a Webflow website for the design studio
Tools Used
Webflow
Figma
GSAP
Client
🇫🇷 Ocean Clock
Project
eCommerce store redesign
Contra takeaway
I created the new store design applying and expanding the brand's new visual identity, while connecting their online presence to the feel of the physical shop in the process
Tools Used
Figma
Client
🇧🇷 hippo design
Project
website & brand identity design, Framer development
Contra takeaway
I created the brand design, then designed and developed the template on Framer and began selling in their marketplace
Tools Used
Framer
Figma
All-time highlights & key metrics:
what I’ve accomplished along the way
projects
15+
custom website projects
of large-scale delivered
People
20
creatives across 10 countries
whom I’ve collaborated with
Experience
8
years of problem-solving
leveraging design knowledge
A few more relevant client results
achieved after project launches
Château La Verrerie
34%
revenue increase
La Botte Gardiane
18%
revenue increase
Patine
21%
revenue increase
Pastel Cycles
2x
sales volume
Woodworking & furniture design
Interior design
Product design (I ❤ lamps)
Ceramics/pottery
Hand embroidery
Plant parenting
I’m also passionate about many (many) other topics
Music production & songwriting
Weightlifting
3D printing & modeling
Crazy DIY projects
Cooking like a chef
2024 — Made for Contra by Fernando
with 💜 in Brazil & powered by Framer