about

who
is mavu?

who is mavu?

I'm a creative problem-solver with over 20 years of experience stacking ideas like Lego bricks—carefully, strategically, and always aiming to build something remarkable. Since 2003, I've been crafting creative solutions across three continents, from the vibrant streets of Brazil to the fast-paced innovation hubs of the UAE, and now, the culturally rich and diverse creative scene in Toronto.

As an award-winning creative director and designer, I specialize in piecing together big ideas that connect online and offline worlds, turning campaigns into ecosystems that people don't just see, but actively engage with. Whether it's a brand identity, a global campaign, or an interactive experience, I approach every project like an intricate build: start with a strong foundation, add layers of storytelling and craft, and snap it all together with sharp attention to detail.

I’m fluent in the full creative toolkit—branding, digital, motion, video editing, advertising, and design—always looking for the next challenge that lets me click new ideas into place. I’m passionate about creating work that doesn’t just live in a deck but makes people stop, think, and act.

At the heart of it all, I believe in building campaigns that make people part of the story—because when your audience feels like they’ve found the missing piece, that’s when the magic happens.

I'm a creative problem-solver with over 20 years of experience stacking ideas like Lego bricks—carefully, strategically, and always aiming to build something remarkable. Since 2003, I've been crafting creative solutions across three continents, from the vibrant streets of Brazil to the fast-paced innovation hubs of the UAE, and now, the culturally rich and diverse creative scene in Toronto.


As an award-winning creative director and designer, I specialize in piecing together big ideas that connect online and offline worlds, turning campaigns into ecosystems that people don't just see, but actively engage with. Whether it's a brand identity, a global campaign, or an interactive experience, I approach every project like an intricate build: start with a strong foundation, add layers of storytelling and craft, and snap it all together with sharp attention to detail.


I’m fluent in the full creative toolkit—branding, digital, motion, video editing, advertising, and design—always looking for the next challenge that lets me click new ideas into place. I’m passionate about creating work that doesn’t just live in a deck but makes people stop, think, and act.


At the heart of it all, I believe in building campaigns that make people part of the story—because when your audience feels like they’ve found the missing piece, that’s when the magic happens.

personal details.

personal details.

date of birth.

date of birth.

14th November 1976

place of birth.

place of birth.

São Paulo, Brazil
(currently living in Toronto, Canada)

São Paulo, Brazil (currently living in
Toronto, Canada)

mobile.

mobile.

+1 416 728 3312

linkedIn.

linkedIn.

education.

education.

bachelor of graphic design.

bachelor of graphic design.

Instituto Presbiteriano Mackenzie Brazil / SP, 1998

post-graduation (lato sensu) of graphic design.

post-graduation (lato sensu)
of graphic design.

Faculdade de Comunicação e Artes Senac Brazil / SP, 2007

work history.

work history.

monks / creative director

monks
creative director

2022 - 2024 | Toronto, Canada

cloudraker / creative director

cloudraker
creative director

2019 - 2022 | Toronto, Canada

the mint agency / assoc. creative director

the mint agency
assoc. creative director

2018 - 2019 | Toronto, Canada

um mena / regional creative director

um mena
regional creative director

2015 - 2018 | Dubai, UAE

livingroom / assoc. creative director

livingroom
assoc. creative director

2014 - 2015 | Dubai, UAE

ogilvy one / senior art director

ogilvy one
senior art director

2012 - 2014 | Dubai, UAE

proximity BBDO / senior art director

proximity BBDO
senior art director

2011 - 2012 | Dubai, UAE

eov / digital creative director

eov
digital creative director

2010 - 2011 | Dubai, UAE

loducca / digital creative lead

loducca
digital creative lead

2009 - 2010 | São Paulo, Brazil

agencia climax / creative director

agencia climax
creative director

2008 - 2009 | São Paulo, Brazil

ogilvy interactive / art director

ogilvy interactive
art director

2003 - 2005 | São Paulo, Brazil

I'm a creative problem-solver with over 20 years of experience stacking ideas like Lego bricks—carefully, strategically, and always aiming to build something remarkable. Since 2003, I've been crafting creative solutions across three continents, from the vibrant streets of Brazil to the fast-paced innovation hubs of the UAE, and now, the culturally rich and diverse creative scene in Toronto.

As an award-winning creative director and designer, I specialize in piecing together big ideas that connect online and offline worlds, turning campaigns into ecosystems that people don't just see, but actively engage with. Whether it's a brand identity, a global campaign, or an interactive experience, I approach every project like an intricate build: start with a strong foundation, add layers of storytelling and craft, and snap it all together with sharp attention to detail.

I’m fluent in the full creative toolkit—branding, digital, motion, video editing, advertising, and design—always looking for the next challenge that lets me click new ideas into place. I’m passionate about creating work that doesn’t just live in a deck but makes people stop, think, and act.

At the heart of it all, I believe in building campaigns that make people part of the story—because when your audience feels like they’ve found the missing piece, that’s when the magic happens.

personal details.

date of birth.

14th November 1976

place of birth.

São Paulo, Brazil (currently living in Toronto, Canada)

mobile.

+1 416 728 3312

education.

bachelor of graphic design.

Instituto Presbiteriano Mackenzie Brazil / SP, 1998

post-graduation (lato sensu)
of graphic design.

Faculdade de Comunicação e Artes Senac Brazil / SP, 2007

work history.

monks
creative director

2022 - 2024 | Toronto, Canada

cloudraker
creative director

2019 - 2022 | Toronto, Canada

the mint agency
assoc. creative director

2018 - 2019 | Toronto, Canada

um mena
regional creative director

2015 - 2018 | Dubai, UAE

livingroom
assoc. creative director

2014 - 2015 | Dubai, UAE

ogilvy one
senior art director

2012 - 2014 | Dubai, UAE

proximity BBDO
senior art director

2011 - 2012 | Dubai, UAE

eov
digital creative director

2010 - 2011 | Dubai, UAE

loducca
digital creative lead

2009 - 2010 | São Paulo, Brazil

agencia climax
creative director

2008 - 2009 | São Paulo, Brazil

ogilvy interactive
art director

2003 - 2005 | São Paulo, Brazil

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