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ATELIER SPECIALTIES & CUSTOM COMMISSIONS.

Illustrated art direction, narrative worldbuilding, and tangible production born by the Ria de Aveiro. From editorial storytelling and character design to high-precision filament 3D printing.

✔ 300 DPI CMYK // VETOR
✔ FINE ART & OFFSET PRINTING
✔ 3D FILAMENT PRINTING (FDM)
✔ CONTRACT & RIGHTS LICENSING
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[ATELIER METRICS] LIVE STATUS
AVERAGE EDITORIAL TIMELINE 3 to 6 Weeks
3D PRINTING (FILAMENT) Bio-PLA & Technical PETG
ECO-STANDARD 100% Free of Harmful Plastics
Aveiro • Portugal • Worldwide Shipping via CTT
✦ GUIDE // 3 DOMAINS

CHOOSE YOUR AREA OF INTEREST

Each specialty features a dedicated landing page, comprehensive technical specifications, and project estimator.

VIEW 4 SERVICES IN CATALOG ↓
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✦ PART 1 // NARRATIVE & VISUAL WORLDS

ILLUSTRATION, CHARACTERS & IMMERSIVE WORLDS.

Illustrated works crafted with heartfelt care for projects that aim to spark the imagination of children and adults with analog authenticity.

SERVICE 01 Core Art
Editorial & Narrative Illustration

EDITORIAL & NARRATIVE ILLUSTRATION

Book Covers, Magazines & Independent Projects

Illustrated pieces imbued with a nostalgic atmosphere, soothing palettes, and watercolor paper textures for literary, editorial, or poetic works. We treat light and visual stillness as essential voices in the story.

Technical Deliverables:
✓ Cover illustrations and dust jackets in high resolution (300 DPI CMYK with bleeds)
✓ Visual narrative spreads for children's and YA picture books
✓ Custom paper textures and layered TIFF/PSD files with organized layer structure
TIMELINE: 3-5 WEEKS
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SERVICE 02 Bespoke Design
Character Creation & Mascots

CHARACTER DESIGN & MASCOTS

Character Design, Mascots & Model Sheets

We bring little creatures, mythical beings, and sweet personalities like Melo to life. Every character is born with unique expressions and posture that tell their tale at very first glance.

Technical Deliverables:
✓ Model sheets with front, side profile, and 3/4 turnaround views
✓ Emotional expression sheets, signature key poses, and gestural studies
✓ Style guide and official character color palette with HEX, CMYK, and Pantone values
TIMELINE: 2-4 WEEKS
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SERVICE 03 Worldbuilding
Immersive Environments and Scenery

IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENTS & SCENERY

Immersive Environments & Fantasy Landscapes

Design of worlds where fantasy merges with lived reality — from the bridges and canals of Aveiro to cozy ateliers bathed in starlight and poetic mists.

Technical Deliverables:
✓ Environmental concept art with meticulous day/night lighting setups
✓ Detailed layered backgrounds for 2D animation, indie games, and illustrated books
✓ Harmonious blend of analog photography from the Ria de Aveiro with painted characters
TIMELINE: 3-6 WEEKS
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SERVICE 04 Unique Identity
Illustrated Visual Identities

VISUAL IDENTITY & ILLUSTRATED BRANDING

Sensitive Branding, Packaging & Logos

For independent brands, artisan studios, and projects that wish to steer away from corporate coldness. We craft brand universes with illustrated logos, mascots, bespoke stamps, and botanical patterns.

Technical Deliverables:
✓ Primary illustrated logo, submark, and vector icons (SVG, AI, EPS)
✓ Seamless botanical patterns for tissue wrap, labels, and packaging
✓ Brand identity guidelines with color palettes, typography pairings, and usage rules
TIMELINE: 4-8 WEEKS
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✦ TRANSPARENT WORKFLOW

HOW WE WORK: FROM SEED TO ARCHIVAL FINISH.

Every commission is guided by a crystal-clear process with zero guesswork. You will always know where your project stands every step of the way.

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WEEK 01

BRIEFING & UNIVERSE

Video call or in-depth questionnaire. We analyze your audience, visual references, narrative mood, and exact production requirements.

● Moodboard & Milestone Schedule
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WEEKS 02-03

SKETCHES & CONCEPT

Freehand graphite explorations and composition thumbnails. Presentation of 2 to 3 alternative directions for structural review.

● Up to 2 revision rounds included
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WEEKS 03-04

COLOR & TEXTURES

Application of watercolor palettes, tactile paper textures, and our signature lighting atmosphere. Contrast and accessibility checks.

● Digital CMYK color proofing
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WEEK 04+

FINAL ARTWORK & DELIVERY

Export of technical print-ready files following prepress standards (bleeds, crop marks, Fogra39 ICC profiles) and signed rights assignment contract.

● ZIP Archive & Certificate
✦ PART 2 // PHYSICAL PRODUCTION, 3D PRINTING & STATIONERY

3D PRINTING, STATIONERY & BESPOKE PRODUCTION.

We transform digital concepts into high-precision tangible objects: eco-friendly filament 3D printing (Bio-PLA and PETG), handcrafted bookbinding, vinyl stickers, and museum-grade fine art prints in Aveiro.

05 // STATIONERY Tactile & Physical
Artisan Stationery and Sketchbooks

ARTISAN STATIONERY & SKETCHBOOKS

Sketchbooks, Notepads & Postcards

Design and craft of bespoke stationery for those who cherish drawing and writing: hardcover journals, notepads, and bookmarks on 140g textured paper.

Technical Deliverables:
✓ Illustrated endpapers and bespoke covers with spot varnish details
✓ FSC-certified 140g to 300g papers friendly to dip pens and watercolors
✓ Smyth/Singer smyth-sewn binding with 180° lay-flat opening from 50 copies
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06 // 3D PRINTING Precision FDM Filament
Artoys and Filament 3D Printing

FILAMENT 3D PRINTING & ARTOYS

FDM 3D Printing (Bio-PLA & PETG)

The tactile leap from 3D models and sketches into physical matter. We produce collectible art toys, prototypes, figurines, and miniatures with high-resolution FDM technology in eco-friendly Bio-PLA and PETG filaments, hand-finished in our Aveiro studio.

Technical Deliverables:
✓ FDM 3D printing with ultra-fine layer resolution from 0.12mm to 0.20mm
✓ Sustainable technical filaments: matte Bio-PLA and high-strength PETG
✓ Meticulous post-processing, support removal, and hand-finished sanding
★ VIEW 3D PRINTING SERVICE (BESPOKE) ➔ REQUEST BRIEFING ↵
07 // MERCHANDISE Lifestyle
Illustrated Merchandise and Pins

MERCHANDISE & ENAMEL PINS

Tote Bags, Hard Enamel Pins & Collectibles

Enduring authorial goods for daily life: raw cotton tote bags, hard enamel pins with soft gold plating, and charms featuring exclusive artwork.

Technical Deliverables:
✓ Durable hard enamel pins in 24k gold or polished nickel plating
✓ 100% raw cotton 320g tote bags with eco-friendly water-based screen printing
✓ Individual packaging in recyclable glassine paper with authorial wax seal
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08 // STICKERS Most Popular
Waterproof Stickers

DIE-CUT VINYL STICKERS

Kiss-Cut Sheets & Laminated Vinyl

The collectible heartbeat of our studio. Waterproof, scratch-resistant, UV-laminated vinyl stickers for laptops, thermoses, bicycles, and phone cases.

Technical Deliverables:
✓ Themed sticker sheets with high-precision kiss-cut outlines
✓ Waterproof laminated vinyl resistant to scratches, moisture, and UV light
✓ Holographic sheen, glossy, or velvety matte finish with zero sticky residue
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09 // FINE ART PRINTS Museum Quality
Fine Art Giclée Prints
Seed Girl Collection

GICLÉE FINE ART PRINTS ON 100% COTTON PAPER

300g Hahnemühle Paper & Archival Pigment Inks

Faithful archival reproductions with pigment inks guaranteed for over 100 years without fading. Printed on 300g/m² Hahnemühle or Somerset Velvet paper with generous white borders for framing.

Technical Deliverables:
✓ Standard A5, A4, A3 sizes or bespoke custom dimensions
✓ Graphite signed and numbered by hand
✓ Certificate of Authenticity on plantable seed paper
✓ Flat rigid protective packaging, 100% free of plastic tubes
LIMITED EDITIONS: 25 TO 50 PRINTS
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✉ COMMISSIONS TERMINAL

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