Joao Gonçalves
Joao Gonçalves is an accomplished interior and product designer with a rich background of over 10 years in various design fields.
He is the founder of Studio Vale, an interior design office in Berlin, known for its work in creating sustainable commercial and corporate spaces with a focus on utilizing eco-friendly materials and circular processes.
With a diverse portfolio, Joao has contributed to designing offices catering to a wide range of employees, specializing in change management, activity-based working, and future-oriented work landscapes.
His expertise extends to retail and exhibitions, where he has been involved in crafting high-end experiences for global brands like Puma, Porsche, BASF, and Jägermeister, alongside smaller boutiques and pop-up shops such as the Berlin Fashion Network.
As an independent industrial designer, Joao has garnered accolades for projects like the Maraca Money Bank and the Serena Chair, while collaborating with renowned design brands like Bolia and Wewood to create innovative furniture pieces.
Before establishing Studio Vale, Joao held key roles as a product and interior designer, including leading the product design department at Kinzo Architekten.
Joao's educational background includes studies in Design de Produit at École Supérieure d'Arts et Design de Reims, Systems Thinking at Plus Acumen, Licenciatura em Design Industrial at Escola Superior de Artes e Design, and Bacharelado em Belas Artes, Industrial Design at Politécnico de Leiria.
His professional experience encompasses roles such as Founder & Design Director at Studio Vale, Senior Office Design consultant at Upscale Interiors AG, Head of Product design / Interior Designer at Kinzo Architekten GmbH, and various design positions in organizations like Freelance, Mark Bendow Interior Environments, Formfjord, Toni Grilo, Hülsta, Branco Sobre Branco, and Manamana.
