Education

2011 University of Brasilia, Brazil, BFA
2018 University of Florida, MFA

Courses Taught

Digital Drawing
Digital Media
Typography II
Graphic Design III
Foundations: Digital Arts

Career Specialties

Daniel Leonardos specializes in multidisciplinary design, with academic interests spanning graphic design, motion graphics, 3D modeling, branding and digital storytelling. His experience in design has been diverse from the start. He pursued a double major in graphic and industrial design, held professional positions in both fields, and took on leadership roles in both private and public sectors in Brazil and the United States.

Professional and Community Activities

Having worked with clients of all shapes and sizes, from local restaurants to city zoos and international airports, Leonardos seeks to create memorable experiences for audiences at every touchpoint. His research focuses on ways to convey the value of design to exceed the expectations of both clients and users. During his MFA in Graphic Design, Leonardos also received a minor in entrepreneurship to get a business perspective on persuasion skills. His goals are to develop more projects involving design entrepreneurship, digital storytelling and the gamification of services.

Honors and Awards

2026 First-Year Assistant Professor Grant Proposal Approved, Florida State University
2015 Graduate School Fellowship, University of Florida
2014 Gold Award – Promotional Publication, Colunistas Awards Brazil
2014 Gold Award – Stationery, Colunistas Awards Brasilia
2014 Design Company of the Year, Colunistas Awards Brasilia (awarded to Boibumbá Studio during his tenure as Senior Graphic Designer)

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