João Marques

Artwork for "So Different" by Pickle and Toyzz, released on Musical Freedom in 2024

Artwork for "Trouble" by MAKJ and Faustix, released on Musical Freedom in 2024

Got into walks and trekking in the last five months. Did my first 10km two weeks ago, I've been feeling much healthier and losing weight! Been using Gentler to help me know when my body is ready to practice.

Such an awesome way to celebrate indie talents!

Artwork for "Rockit" by MAKJ, released on Thrive Music in 2022

Artwork for "Worship" by MAKJ, released on Spinnin Records in 2022

Artwork for "De La Sol" by Bassjackers & MAKJ, released on Spinnin Records in 2022

Artwork for “Beautiful Life” by MAKJ & Purari, released on Smash The House in 2022

Day 5 concluded the #KISSMYART artistic takeover with a farewell from the 3D Cartão Jovem card character introduced the day before, as it waved goodbye to the audience, bringing the week to a playful close.

Day 4 of my Cartão Jovem takeover highlighted the centerpiece of my participation and the project I enjoyed the most: a 3D cartoon character of the card, brought to life in a photograph taken in front of Museu Machado de Castro in Coimbra, showing how the card offers discounts in museums.

On Day 3 of my Cartão Jovem takeover, I revisited an art style I began exploring during the 36 Days of Type challenge, pushing it further by incorporating elements from the #KISSMYART visual identity, originally designed by Paulo Picamilho.

Since I often collaborate with the music industry and my work is heavily influenced by music, I dedicated Day 2 to creating a Spotify playlist featuring the tracks I was listening to while working. To promote the playlist, I also designed custom cover art, inspired by the music itself.

Day 1 kicked off with a 3D animation featuring the cards rotating in a synchronized dance. This served as an introduction to both Cartão Jovem in 3D and one of my styles, providing a dynamic first impression of my work.

During my takeover, I aimed to highlight my work and promote Cartão Jovem by blending their established visual identity with my personal style. I also used this opportunity to experiment with new techniques, integrating fresh ideas into the brand’s existing design language while improving my skills.

In 2021, I was invited by @cartaojovem.pt (Eurpean Youth Card) to participate in their #KISSMYART initiative. This nine-month project allowed nine Portuguese artists to take over the brand’s Instagram page for a week each, promoting their work and showcasing their creative process.

Ten games to get to know me (no particular order)

💀 Grim Fandango
🐍 Metal Gear Solid 3
☀️ GTA Vice City
🎂 Portal
🤠 Red Dead Redemption 2
🗡️ The Last Of Us
👟 Mirror’s Edge
🍄 Super Mario Bros
⚡️ Pokémon Yellow
🚀 Mass Effect 2