Pedro Cascais
About Pedro Cascais
Pedro Cascais is a Motion Designer and Creative Designer currently employed at Digital Silk in Portugal since 2022. He has over a decade of experience in design, specializing in 2D and 3D animation, and has collaborated with notable organizations such as the ILO and the Gulbenkian Foundation.
Work at Digital Silk
Pedro Cascais has been employed at Digital Silk since 2022, serving as a Motion Designer and Creative Designer. His role focuses on creating engaging motion graphics and visual content to enhance brand presence online. He has contributed to various projects aimed at growing brands in the digital landscape, leveraging his extensive experience in design and animation.
Education and Expertise
Pedro Cascais has a comprehensive educational background in design and technology. He studied Visual Communication Design at Escola Superior de Artes e Design, earning a BA from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his studies in Digital Arts at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, achieving an MA from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he completed a Master's in Production & Creation in Technological Arts at Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias from 2007 to 2010. His technical skills include 2D and 3D animation, web design, and broadcast design.
Professional Background
Pedro Cascais has over a decade of experience in the design field, holding various roles such as senior designer, creative director, and art director. He worked as a Motion Designer and Broadcast Designer at wTVision from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as a teacher at Universidade Lusófona from 2006 to 2010. His career also includes a brief tenure as a senior designer at EuroRSCG in 2000.
Collaborations and Projects
Throughout his career, Pedro Cascais has collaborated with several notable organizations, including the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Gulbenkian Foundation. He has also worked on projects for various companies such as Digital Azul, Looby Films, and TVI TV. His experience encompasses working with clients on interaction applications, including projects for PARTEX-OIL and the Portuguese Government's Technologic Plan.
Technical Training and Certifications
Pedro has pursued various technical courses to enhance his skills. He completed a professional course in VFX Effects at Escape Studios in London from 2011 to 2012. In 2018, he undertook an Intensive Professional Course in Digital Art Direction at EDIT. - Disruptive Digital Education. His early technical training includes a course in Programming Playable Environments, which he completed in 2009.