Nelson Couto is a Massachusetts-based art director and graphic designer specializing in branding and logo design.
What I offer
· Strategy & Consulting
· Art Direction
· Visual Identity
· Logos
· Style Guides
· Print & Editorial Design
· Illustration
· Packaging
· Digital Branding
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The Process
I approach each project as though it’s my first, with a healthy dose of curiosity and commitment to discover what makes you, your product, or business unique. Every project is different, possessing its own set of goals and challenges. As a generalist, I prioritize client needs first and foremost, guiding aesthetics and visual language thereafter.
The process is collaborative and fluid—asking lots of questions, strategizing with stakeholders, and working with other experts when necessary to deliver thoughtful & beautiful design experiences.
For a more detailed look at what it’s like to work with me, download the deck below. It outlines steps in the design process and what you can expect when working together.
Select Clients
Hasbro, Cadillac, YMCA, Samsonite, PUMA, Hood, Schwab, Boys & Girls Clubs, CVS Health, The Art of Shaving, American Heart Association, Rhode Island College, Sturdy Health, Marathon Company, Rhode Island Energy
Awards & Recognition
Featured on UnderConsideration’s Brand New, Art of the Menu, The Dieline, Grits & Grids, The Drum, HOW Magazine
· DesignRush “Best Packaging Designs of 2023”
· Bento Design Awards, Innovation Award
· Art of the Menu “Best of 2017”
· PRINT Regional Design Annual
· LogoLounge, Volumes 3, 4, 6–11
· LogoLounge Master Library, Volumes 1, 2, 4
· Featured on LogoLounge “Trends Report”
· Letterhead & Logo Design 12
· Designing for the Greater Good
· Letterhead & Logo Design 11
· The Best of Business Card Design 8
· Design for Special Events
· Really Good Logos Explained
· Neenah Paperworks
· 1000 Restaurant Bar & Café Graphics
Nelson Couto
nelsonpcouto@gmail.com
Massachusetts, USA
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