Hey, my name is Rafael, but people call me Rafa. I'm a Brazilian designer and art director living and working in Los Angeles, CA. I have a graduate degree in graphic design with an emphasis on typography from UAM. Art and design are my passions and I always try to transmit them in my work, adding value to products and services, bringing relevance to brands and solving problems.
Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with amazing people and the biggest brands like Netflix, Gatorade, Nike, MTV, Acura, Patrón Tequila, AB InBev (Corona, Skol, Guaraná Antarctica), Mizuno, Nissan, Whirpool among others.
I've also had the chance to work for great agencies such as Wieden + Kennedy, F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, TBWA, FCB and now at MullenLowe Los Angeles.
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to launch MLDS - MullenLowe Design Studio, collective of designers creating work that transforms brands through craft and storytelling.
Recognitions:
Cannes Young Lions
Brazil Delegate - Design Competition
One Show
Merit - Mobile - Mizuno It’s Time to Shine
Clio Awards
Grand Prix - Design Craft - Be Seen by the Best Eyes
Gold - Design Craft - Be Seen by the Best Eyes
Gold - Design Craft Animation - Be Seen by the Best Eyes
Silver - Design Poster - Be Seen by the Best Eyes
Silver - Graphic Design - Be Seen by the Best Eyes
Silver - Social Media Craft - Be Seen by the Best Eyes
Bronze - Social Media Craft - Be Seen by the Best Eyes
Bronze - Film Craft - Patrón Our Hands
Clio Music
Silver - Use of Music in Film - Patrón Our Hands
Brazilian Creative Club
Silver - Outdoor Media - Mizuno It’s Time to Shine
Bronze - Art Direction - Guaraná Antarctica Recycling Surf
Bronze - Art Direction - Guaraná Antarctica Original Surfboard
Bronze - Art Direction - Mizuno Ninja Codes
Bronze - Design - Visual Identity of Guaraná Antarctica
7 merits for Guaraná Antarctica, Mizuno, MTV and Whirlpool
Wave Festival
Bronze - Cyber - MTV Get in Line
Featured:
The–Brand Identity
“Enter the eye-verse: MullenLowe Design Studio’s eye-opening
campaign for ADC’s 104th Annual Awards“
Apr 16, 2025
Speaks:
Turma.CC - Craft & Design (2021)
Jury:
Young Lions (2021-2022) Final Judge - Brazil - Design
Contact:
mail.rafaelrosa@gmail.com - 424 428 4408