{"id":89127,"date":"2025-07-01T16:58:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T16:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/?p=89127"},"modified":"2025-07-01T16:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T16:58:48","slug":"interview-with-graphic-designer-and-illustrator-braulio-amado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/en\/interview-with-graphic-designer-and-illustrator-braulio-amado\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with graphic designer and illustrator Br\u00e1ulio Amado"},"content":{"rendered":"

In light of his participation in Us by Night 2025, the Belgian festival that celebrates unfiltered creativity, CC\/magazine spoke to him about limits, mistakes, intuition and creative processes. Read on.<\/u><\/p>\n

Your work feels raw, rebellious and completely free. Where do you start when creating something new?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It depends! For editorial or more \u201cserious\u201d projects, there\u2019s always a research and sketching phase. I like doing very rough sketches so I can focus on the idea rather than the style.<\/p>\n

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Once I\u2019ve found a direction, I explore the best style to communicate it. But if it\u2019s something abstract or experimental, I just start playing with what I\u2019ve got and see what happens.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like doing very rough sketches so I can focus on the idea rather than the style.\u201d<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve built an unmistakable and ever-evolving visual universe. Is it a conscious decision to always keep surprising?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not really. I get bored doing the same thing, so I try to constantly move towards new spaces. It makes everything more fun for me. I\u2019m curious about lots of things \u2014 I\u2019m always learning, and I want my work to reflect that.<\/p>\n

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You often blur the line between personal and commercial \u2014 what\u2019s your current relationship with client work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love it. And I need the money! I\u2019m most excited when a project isn\u2019t about me \u2014 when it challenges my own bubble.<\/p>\n

A brief is like a puzzle I have to solve, and I love that.<\/p>\n

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Humour, chaos, discomfort, play\u2026 your posters stir emotions and curiosity. What are you hoping to convey?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Above all, I want the posters to spark emotion and curiosity. A lot of my work is for clubs, DJs, bands, music \u2014 it\u2019s very personal for the people attending.<\/p>\n

By keeping things chaotic and open, I hope each person connects with it in their own way. Like an invitation. Yes\u2026 humour, chaos, discomfort and play are usually what\u2019s going on in my head when I design a poster, haha.<\/p>\n

\u201cHumour, chaos, discomfort and play are usually what\u2019s going on in my head when I design a poster.\u201d<\/h2>\n

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You live in New York, you\u2019re Portuguese, and you work with clients from all over the world \u2014 how does place and culture influence your creative process?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A lot. As I said earlier, it often comes through in the form of humour, chaos, discomfort and play.<\/p>\n

Trying to understand the world around me, especially as an immigrant, feels a lot like making art or design. You\u2019re trying to match what\u2019s in your head with what\u2019s out there, how people perceive your work\u2026 you\u2019ll fail, sometimes succeed, be misunderstood\u2026 but it\u2019s all part of learning a new language and evolving.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your relationship with imperfection? It seems central to your work.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love imperfection. It reminds us we\u2019re not machines \u2014 there\u2019s a real person behind the work. Especially now with AI, I think human flaws bring personality to art and design.<\/p>\n

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What keeps you creatively sane in an industry ruled by speed and trends?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I try not to be too hard on myself. I remind myself this is just a job. I do things unrelated to creativity to gain perspective.<\/p>\n

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If you could create with no limits, context or audience \u2014 what would you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A theme park! Or a gay sauna.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love imperfection. It reminds us we\u2019re not machines \u2014 there\u2019s a real person behind the work.\u201d<\/h2>\n

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What\u2019s next for you? Any dream collaborations or projects you want to explore?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I recently started painting. It\u2019s frustrating but also fun. So I just want to keep learning and getting better.<\/p>\n

What advice would you give to designers starting out in the field?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be a jerk. Ask questions. Make mistakes. Don\u2019t be too hard on yourself. Be kind to others.<\/p>\n

And finally \u2014 what can you tell us about your participation in Us by Night 2025?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m preparing a brand-new talk\u2026 and it\u2019ll be the first time I present it in public, so\u2026 it could be a lot of fun or a total disaster (sorry in advance).<\/p>\n

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From 25 to 27 September, the Us by Night 2025<\/em><\/a> festival will take place in Antwerp (Belgium), where Br\u00e1ulio Amado will appear alongside other leading figures in design, art and creativity. Don\u2019t miss it \u2014 you can grab your tickets through this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(*)<\/strong> Images provided by Br\u00e1ulio Amado.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In light of his participation in Us by Night 2025, the Belgian festival that celebrates unfiltered creativity, CC\/magazine spoke to him about limits, mistakes, intuition and creative processes. Read on. Your work feels raw, rebellious and completely free. Where do you start when creating something new? It depends! 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