fernando curcio®
designer & art directoralways around
In Brazil, the “CU” syllable in CURCIO was always an easy joke.
If that’s what makes my name stick, so be it.
about
Fernando Curcio is a designer and art director currently working at GUT São Paulo. Throughout his agency career, he has collaborated with major global brands such as AB InBev (Corona, Brahma, Skol, Zé Delivery, BEES), Volvo, D&AD, Procter & Gamble (Gillette, Pantene, Downy) and others. As an independent designer, he has also led branding and identity projects for a wide range of businesses.
Backed by a design degree, his personal work bridges illustration, hands-on craft, and strong design fundamentals, deeply inspired by his life in São Paulo and the places he explores.
fernando.curcio@gmail.com
@curcio.br
awards & recognition
Shortlist - Young Lions 2026
Cannes Lions 2025
• Shortlist | Print | Branded Shadows
• Shortlist | Direct | Branded Shadows
• Shortlist | Media | Infinite Sunset
• Shortlist | Brand Experience | Infinite Sunset
D&AD 2025
• Shortlist | Photograhy | Branded Shadows
Diente (Círculo de Creatividad Argentina) 2025
• Silver 🥈 - Outdoor | Branded Shadows
• Bronze 🥉 - Media | Branded Shadows
D&AD New Blood
• Winner 🏆 | The Portfolios (2023)
• Yellow Pencil ✏️ | A Few Washes Away (2023)
• Yellow Pencil ✏️ | Gymshark Sweat Pass (2023)
Clio Sports
• Silver 🥈 - Digital/Mobile: Student | Gymshark Sweat Pass (2024)
Clio Entertainment
• Silver 🥈 - Games: Student | Gymshark Sweat Pass (2023)
Clio Awards
• Bronze 🥉 - Student Design Craft | Nike Pixo (2024)
One Show Young Ones
• Winner 🏆 - TDC (Type Directors Club) | Nike Pixo (2023)
• Merit - Integrated Campaign | Never Out Of Style (2024)
• Merit - Experiential | Raw Emojis (2023)
• Merit - Digital, Online & Mobile | Raw Emojis (2023)
Clube de Criação (CCSP) - Estudante
• Shortlist | Porto Var (2023)
Other
• Winner | RVCA Art Series 2026
• Shortlist | 31º Prêmio Cartaz Museu da Casa Brasileira
• Winner | VISHFI - Streetwear Design Contest 2022
• Winner | Urban Arts - Creative Call: Lambe Lambe
• Winner | Urban Arts - Creative Call: Rádio 89FM
• Winner | Urban Arts - Creative Call: Charlie Brown JR