Grafema

Grafema is a Portuguese design studio founded in 2022 by Margarida Pinto and Rita Sola, two freelance graphic designers who began independent practice in 2020. The founders describe themselves as creative thinkers who believe design practice requires resilience and strategic thinking, always starting from a concept and keeping focus on the last detail.

The studio operates from a remote office in Aveiro, Portugal, with a team of under 49 employees. Grafema positions itself as an accessible partner for clients, offering a minimum project budget under $1,000 and an average hourly rate of $25.

Grafema's service offering covers branding, graphic design, and web design. The studio's portfolio is weighted toward brand identity work, including projects such as 2ndliferesin, Aveiro media competente center, ciceco contest, Te Essence Collective, Capitólio x Parque Mayer, Coimbra 2027, and Gim tónico, alongside graphic design projects for ummi hard kombucha, Sons em Trânsito, and The creativity virus.

The studio works with a range of cultural, media, and beverage clients. Confirmed client relationships include Sons em Transito, ummi, and Angura, reflecting a focus on identity-driven sectors such as festivals, media centers, and drinks brands.

No Google review data is available for Grafema at this time, so external rating and client sentiment cannot be verified from the profile. The studio's visible strengths are its low entry budget, affordable hourly rate, and a founder-led approach grounded in concept development and attention to detail.