Joana Durães is a multidisciplinary graphic designer based in Lisbon, Portugal, available worldwide.
My practice encompasses art direction, editorial design, exhibitions, visual identity and digital.
I have been working on a diverse range of projects with cultural organisations, educational institutions, contemporary artists, photographers, researchers, journalists and publishers.

NOMINATIONS
The book ‘Ce qu’il Rest’ was shortlisted for ADAGP MAD Artist Revelation Award and for the Best Photography Book Award for PhotoEspaña2020 and was selected with an honorable mention for the Stiftung Buchkunst competition ‘Best Book Design from all over the World’ at the DGLab Book Design Awards 2020.
The book ‘How to Fly’ Dummy Edition was shortlisted for Kassel/Beijing Fotobook Festival 2016 and was selected with a special mention at Docfield Dummy Award. The Offset Edition was selected for the Stiftung Buchkunst competition ‘Best Book Design from all over the World’ and was shortlisted for the Best Photography Book of the Year Award in PhotoEspaña18.
The book ‘Eclipse’ was shortlisted for the Stiftung Buchkunst competition ‘Best Book Design from all over the World’ 2025.