“The goal is to make a piece look as realistic as possible,
even if the scene itself contains impossible elements. In the
end, it all comes down to problem-solving— finding a way to
capture the impossible,” Sampaio reflects.
Strategic partnerships with American-based design firms,
such as Bravado International Group in New York City,
have furnished the ideal work environment for Sampaio. The
agency connection provides an influx of creative branding and
poster design opportunities for Sampaio, while his status as a
freelancer protects his creative idiosyncrasy.
“Back in 2014, when I worked for the Rolling Stones, I
decided to give my attention to music artists because I really
enjoyed creating album art, posters, flyers or even brand
identity for bands and singers. Music will never die and work
related to this specific area is my preferred way to invest my
time and work,” admits Sampaio.
Over time, Sampaio has achieved over 13,000 followers
Diogo Sampaio - @strongsidesigns
on Instagram and can tout accomplishments such as being
featured on the Adobe Photoshop official Instagram
page, which accumulated nearly 80,000 total likes in
just 7 days and winning first place in a themed contest on
Learn__Photoshop’s page. Additional notable features on
AdobeStock, Enter Imagination and Cultura Colectiva
and avid involvement as a moderator for Pr0ject_Uno’s @
thegraphicspr0ject page have solidified Sampaio’s relevance
in the Instagram community.
Sampaio reflects on the joy and satisfaction of achieving
this milestone in his career as a feeling unlike any other.
All monetary benefits aside, this landmark occurrence
affirmed his desire to maintain a comfortable income
while maintaining his sense of individuality as an artist.
Sampaio’s success is the mark of his self-confidence and the
determination of his spirit and he serves as a shining example
to all artists about the power of believing in yourself.