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Rosana Sousa and Sofia De=Francesco

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Rosana Sousa and Sofia De=Francesco are two designers from Porto who simultaneously started their first contact with Equipment Design at Escola Artística de Soares dos Reis. Throughout the following years they went on different directions. Rosana took the Industrial Design bachelor at Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave while Sofia went on a Product design bachelor at Escola Superior de Artes e Design. Both have then complemented their education with a postgraduate in the field of product and graphic design.

Since 2018 got back together and have since collaborated on several Urban Furniture and Design projects, getting the attention of the media after being awarded with 1st prize at InovDesign 2019 promoted by Fundação Serralves.

Furthermore, they have been creating with a view to bold and well-thought-out designs, taking into account themes such as sustainability and innovation, for a more conscious and inclusive future.

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