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Daniel Arruda is a highly experienced Brazilian illustrator and animator living and working in Rio de Janeiro.
Graduated in Graphic Design from PUC-Rio, he has created bright, bold, playful, and intelligent illustrations and animations for advertising, fashion, editorial, and technology for over two decades, working across evolving styles that range from character-driven narratives to vibrant visual storytelling.
Award-winning in international illustration competitions across the United States, Germany, and Canada, Darruda's client roster includes Instagram, Havaianas, Hershey's, Reserva, and the Barbican Centre in London. Editorial illustrations from this body of work have been reviewed and advanced in selection processes at publications including The New Yorker.
Darruda is also the founder of two clothing brands, Darruda T-Shirts and GodBless Tees.