Atelier Maldonado

Atelier Maldonado Atelier Maldonado is a design studio based in Lisbon, Portugal.

This year, our usual Christmas cards never quite made it out. In December we launched and the days became shorter, and ...
16/02/2026

This year, our usual Christmas cards never quite made it out. In December we launched and the days became shorter, and lists longer. Between proofs, papers, magic erasers, and last-minute decisions, the ritual slipped.

Instead, a Chinese New Year card has now taken its place, inspired by the Year of the Horse. Perhaps because, years ago, I inherited a photograph: a horse named Cabrito, who belonged to my great-great-great-grandfather from Alentejo. I always found the image quietly beautiful, a little enigmatic, holding a story I was never told. The Year of the Horse felt like the right moment.

I added a few words for the year ahead, remnants of paper stock from my long-time printer, and a debossed Art Nouveau frame. And so the horse set off: for homes, studios, offices, settling into new places and (I hope) new walls.

It’s now also available at papelariamoderna.pt, for anyone who feels drawn to a small symbol of movement, energy, and promise. The year, after all, is only just beginning.

A few months ago we designed a Parisian café–inspired collection for Le Mot .tees , a brand we’ve been happily collabora...
24/09/2025

A few months ago we designed a Parisian café–inspired collection for Le Mot .tees , a brand we’ve been happily collaborating with since their launch in 2017.
’s illustrations help bring the spirit of the collection to life.
Voilá.

Botões baleia.Portuguese buttons packaging, circa 1950s?So old yet so modern. Não partem. Quanto mais uso têm mais branc...
11/07/2025

Botões baleia.
Portuguese buttons packaging, circa 1950s?
So old yet so modern.

Não partem. Quanto mais uso têm mais brancos são.

Quinta do Pinheiro’s .pinheiro branding draws inspiration from the farm’s rich history and natural surroundings. The web...
19/06/2025

Quinta do Pinheiro’s .pinheiro branding draws inspiration from the farm’s rich history and natural surroundings.

The website reflects this with paper textures for a vintage touch, earthy tones, the signature red of the farm, and antique photos sourced from a fishing diary discovered on the property. Our team handled both the graphic design and development, creating a digital presence that feels authentic and connected to the essence of the place.

Each of the five houses at Quinta do Pinheiro (.pinheiro ) tells a unique story, captured in custom illustrations by in...
18/06/2025

Each of the five houses at Quinta do Pinheiro (.pinheiro ) tells a unique story, captured in custom illustrations by inspired of local flora and fauna, transformed into timeless seals.

For the website, we paired these seals with vintage local archives, elements from an antique fishing journal found on the property, and earthy colours and textures, creating a design that feels both grounded and evocative.

From the blackbird of Casa da Avó to the jacarandás of Casa das Flores, each design reflects the natural beauty and history of this special place. Rooted in tradition, these symbols honor the Algarve’s rich landscape and the quiet charm of Quinta do Pinheiro. They embody a visual language that feels both ancient and immediate—a reflection of the land, its stories, and of the understated luxury of the renovated historic farmhouse.

Each of the five houses at Quinta do Pinheiro (.pinheiro ) tells a unique story, captured in custom illustrations by in...
18/06/2025

Each of the five houses at Quinta do Pinheiro (.pinheiro ) tells a unique story, captured in custom illustrations by inspired of local flora and fauna, transformed into timeless seals.

For the website, we paired these seals with vintage local archives, elements from an antique fishing journal found on the property, and earthy colors and textures, creating a design that feels both grounded and evocative.

From the blackbird of Casa da Avó to the jacarandás of Casa das Flores, each design reflects the natural beauty and history of this special place. Rooted in tradition, these symbols honor the Algarve’s rich landscape and the quiet charm of Quinta do Pinheiro. They embody a visual language that feels both ancient and immediate—a reflection of the land, its stories, and of the understated luxury of the renovated historic farmhouse.

These aren’t just beers; each label tells a story:The fisherman, casting his net for something more than fish, finds him...
04/06/2025

These aren’t just beers; each label tells a story:

The fisherman, casting his net for something more than fish, finds himself in the Red Ale.

The bathtub surfer, part-dream, part-reckless rebellion, rides the American Porter’s steady current.

And the seagulls, ungovernable and loud, claim the IPA’s bright effervescence as their birthright.

The craft beer collection was designed exclusively for

Each label is a keepsake: bold primary colors, irreverent illustrations, and bespoke hand-drawn typography—capturing the spirit of Ericeira in every detail. Find them at

The taste of Ericeira isn’t stumbled upon; it’s crafted—a memory steeped in salt air and shifting skies. The craft beer...
04/06/2025

The taste of Ericeira isn’t stumbled upon; it’s crafted—a memory steeped in salt air and shifting skies. The craft beer collection was designed exclusively for to bottle that essence.

Each label is a keepsake: bold primary colors, João Neto’s () irreverent illustrations, and bespoke hand-drawn typography—capturing the spirit of Ericeira in every detail.

Hi, I’m Inês, the designer behind Atelier Maldonado.I’ve always been drawn to the charm of the past—the kind you can fee...
11/05/2025

Hi, I’m Inês, the designer behind Atelier Maldonado.

I’ve always been drawn to the charm of the past—the kind you can feel in the weight of a letterpressed book or the grain on a photo that tells of slower days—but I’m also as excited for what comes next. My work lives in the space between, where nostalgia meets possibility.
At the studio, my goal is to create brands that feel like they’ve always existed, or a design that catches you off guard.
For me graphic design isn’t just about making things look good; it’s about creating something that sticks with you, that leaves you with a story long after you’ve walked away from it.

That’s the joy of it for me—to make work that lingers in the best corners of your memory.

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.pt brand encourages kids to dream big while offering a cool, fun, comfortable, and sustainable product, all made locall...
08/03/2025

.pt brand encourages kids to dream big while offering a cool, fun, comfortable, and sustainable product, all made locally, in Portugal, in small batches.

For Hopes & Dreams, we designed everything—from the logo, colour schemes, labels and packaging to notecards, stickers, a social media kit, illustrations, the e-shop website and even clothing print patterns.

Because of the brand’s name and motto, we decided to create imagined characters (inspired by the liger on 2004’s movie Napoleon Dynamite) and brought them to life.

We a naif soft cloud motif represents the fleeting nature of hopes and dreams, appearing across various brand elements like embroidery and small labels on the side of sweaters.

hope these holidays invited you to focus on the things that truly matter and that your days unfolded slowly and felt ete...
08/01/2025

hope these holidays invited you to focus on the things that truly matter and that your days unfolded slowly and felt eternal.
Wishing for a 2025 that arrives gently and whole, in rhythm with the beat of our ever-so-fragile hearts.

This year, our holiday cards have a distinct nostalgic touch. They celebrate making peace with our vulnerabilities and cherishing what is most meaningful.

Printed on ‘s Materica Acqua paper, chosen for its beautiful colour and texture, each card features a unique die cut where the photo attaches, reminiscent of vintage paper photo albums.

P.S.: I’ve received many questions about the person in the photo—it’s not me, but my mum, captured in the 1960s at Armazéns Grandela.

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