I am Flávio Pessoa, a data visualization designer. Design for me means to translate: explain the world, fill in the gaps where needed and, through visual metaphors, generate exchange of ideas and experiences. For the last years, I’ve worked as a designer in newspapers and magazines on science and technology, finance and literature.
Currently working as a freelancer at The Washington Post, as a designer within the Opinion section.
You can find me at:
Sep 2024 — Current Freelance Designer Art direction, interactive projects, graphics and illustrations for the Opinion section.
Oct 2018 — Aug 2024 Data Visualization Designer The Hive is USA for UNHCR’s innovation lab responsible for bringing data science, machine learning and new technologies into the organization’s operations to enhance fundraising for refugees.
Jan 2019 – May 2019 Adjunct Professor MFA Program Graphic Design – Information Design
Sep 2018 – Dec 2018 Adjunct Associate Professor Course: Data Visualization
February 2018 – May 2018 Teaching Assistant Major Studio 1 - 2018: Dataviz, graphic design and coding assistance to students
March 2014 – July 2017 Art director & Graphic Editor Art direction, layout and infographics for the biggest science and culture magazine in Brazil; also handled digital version for iPad, and digital projects for its website
June 2010 – February 2014 Art director & Graphic Editor Art direction, layout and infographics for business magazine; also handled digital version for iPad
November 2008 – April 2010 Senior Graphic Designer Art direction for Suplemento, a literary newspaper, briefing photographers and illustrators
July 2008 – October 2008 Senior Graphic Designer Graphic design for publications, branding and packages
52nd SPD (Society of Publication Designers) Merit winner – Infographic (data visualization) “How Politicians Spend Your Money” - Data visualisation for Superinteressante
36th SND (Society of News Design) Award of excellence – Infographics “World Cup Atlas” - Data visualization for Superinteressante
33rd SND (Society of News Design) Silver medal – Cover Story Design “A guide for investiments in 2012” - Layout, art direction and infographics for Época NEGÓCIOS
Award of excellence – Overall Design Época NEGÓCIOS
MSc in Data Visualization Parsons School of Design 2017 - 2018
Design Bachelor Universidade Federal de Pernambuco | UFPE 2003 - 2008