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coming from various brazilian and american backgrounds; cultural nuances, consumer behavior, and industry trends are at the core of our existence. and what we take into account to ensure brands resonate with the desired market while maintaining its authentic essence.
ARA IS ANOTHER WORD FOR NOW. IT URGES US TO PURSUE IT SOMEHOW THE PAST IS GONE, THE FUTURE IS UNKNOWN TODAY IS ALL WE’VE GOT TO MAKE IT OUR OWN PASSION AND INTENSITY RUN STRONG THROUGH OUR VEINS A HUNGER FOR CREATIVITY FILLS OUR SOULS REPRESENTED BY THE SHADES OF RED, IT ALL REMAINS AS WE EXPLORE WHAT THE PRESENT HOLDS THE DESIRE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN KEEPS GROWING STRONG IT IS RED OR NOTHING, AND WE DRIVE OURSELVES ALONG WITH AN EAGER YEARNING TO FULFILL OUR VISION WE START BY STARTING MAKING THE MOST OF EACH DECISION OUR CRAVING FOR CREATION IS NEVER ENDING WE GO ALL IN WITHOUT PRETENDING WE WORK BY EMBRACING THE PRESENT, WITH ALL ITS UPS AND DOWNS WE’LL USE OUR ARTISTRY TO TURN THINGS AROUND WITH PASSION AND DESIRE GUIDING OUR CRAFT WE’LL MAKE THE MOST OF THE NOW SPREADING THE COOL, SPREADING THE RED AND CREATING SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST.
luisa acosta is a dreamer. from rio de janeiro to miami she carried a burning passion all through her career of experimenting different creative areas – all culminating in the creation of ARA.
with a degree in cultural production from UFF, luisa took her skills to renowned brands like ANIMALE, SALINAS, and BAZIS, where she become a partner. after the move to the US in 2016, she quickly took her expertise brands like FENDI CASA and MISSONI HOME. in 2018, she founded and found herself at ARA.
favorite creative tool: canva. judge me.
dream collab: tropicalia artists in some of my projects
desk essentials: phone and computer chargers, coca cola, colored pens and a lighter
favorite inspirational quote: “for me, it is red or nothing”
fav food order: 2 cheeseburgers, 6 chicken mcnuggets, a small coke and a caramel sundae
personality playlist: luisa hits (old is cool)
favorite creative tool: miro
dream collab: disney
desk essentials: coffee, water, mouse
favorite inspirational quote: “eu é que não me sento no trono de um apartamento com a boca escancarada cheia de dentes esperando a morte chegar” – raul seixas
fav food order: hamburguer
personality playlist: bigulist songs
favorite creative tool: canva
dream collab: reserva
desk essentials: paper and pen, books, notebook and cellphone
favorite inspirational quote: “thought is the rehearsal for action” – freud
fav food order: pizza
personality playlist: i don’t listen to music while i work… sorry lol
favorite creative tool: i mostly work on canva but i love and aim to use more illustrator and photoshop
dream collab: WK entertainment
desk essentials: as long as i have music or any background noise playing i’m fine! but earbuds, my planner, phone and sometimes my tablet.
favorite inspirational quote: “i just think that you are what you love” – taylor swift
fav food order: mint chocolate chip ice cream or french fries
personality playlist: company swiftie
favorite creative tool: instagram
dream collab: –
desk essentials: pc, notebook, pen and highlighter
favorite inspirational quote: “courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision that something else is more important than fear” – unknown
fav food order: hamburguer
personality playlist: i don’t have a fixed playlist, i have a somewhat chaotic mind, and it depends a lot on the day (i go from jazz to funk at the speed of light hahaha), but i really like the album “AmarElo” – emicida
favorite creative tool: i usually don’t use many creative tools in my day to day at ara, but I have a passion for canva!
dream collab: atelie mao de mae
desk essentials: headphones, mouse, energy drink and a blanket for cold days!
favorite inspirational quote: “what’s meant to be will always find a way”
fav food order: brigadeiro donuts or anything with chocolate
personality playlist: positive vibes with a cool twist
favorite creative tool: midjourney for sure!
dream collab: germano augustinni
desk essentials: macbook, incense, glass of water, bottle of caffe and that is it
favorite inspirational quote:” we should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start something. action always generates inspiration. inspiration rarely generates action.” – frank tibolt
fav food order: pepperoni pizza
personality playlist: isso vai dar creme
Where: Miami Florida
Favorite Creative Tool: Canva. judge me.
Dream Collab: Tropicalia artists in some of my projects
Desk Essentials: Phone and computer chargers, Coca cola, colored pens and a lighter
Favorite Inspirational Quote: “for me, it is red or nothing”
Fav Food Order: 2 cheeseburgers, 6 chicken mcnuggets, a small coke and a caramel sundae
Personality Playlist: Luisa hits (old is cool)
Lulu Acosta
Where: Rio de janeiro RJ
Favorite Creative Tool: Miro
Dream Collab: Disny
Desk Essentials: Café, água, mouse
Favorite Inspirational Quote: “eu é que não me sento no trono de um apartamento com a boca escancarada cheia de dentes esperando a morte chegar” – Raul Seixas
Fav Food Order: Hamburguer
Personality Playlist: “Rebel Anthems: A Journey Through Life’s Ups and Downs”
Bigu Manhães
Where: Itaperuna – RJ
Favorite Creative Tool: Canva
Dream Collab: reserva
Desk Essentials: Papel e caneta, livros, notebook e celular
Favorite Inspirational Quote:O pensamento é o ensaio para a ação – Freud
Fav Food Order: Pizza
Personality Playlist: não ouço música enquanto trabalho… desculpa rs
Pablo Ladeira
Where: São gonçalo – Rio de janeiro
Favorite Creative Tool: I mostly work on canva but i love and aim to use more illustrator and photoshop
Dream Collab: WK Entertainment
Desk Essentials: As long as i have music or any background noise playing i’m fine! but earbuds, my planner, phone and sometimes my tablet.
Favorite Inspirational Quote: “I just think that you are what you love” – Taylor Swift
Fav Food Order: Mint chocolate chip ice cream or french fries
Personality Playlist: Company swiftie
Raquel Sabino
Where: Vila Velha – Espírito Santo
Favorite Creative Tool: Instagram
Dream Collab: –
Desk Essentials: PC / Bloco de Anotações / caneta e Marca texto
Favorite Inspirational Quote: “eu é que não me sento no trono de um apartamento com a boca escancarada cheia de dentes esperando a morte chegar” – Raul Seixas
Fav Food Order: Hamburguer
Personality Playlist: Não tenho playlist fixa, tenho uma mente meio caótica e depende muito do dia (vou do jazz ao funk na velocidade da luz kkk ) mas gosto muito do album AmarElo – Emicida
Débora Rezende
Where: Porto Alegre – RS
Favorite Creative Tool: I usually don’t use many creative tools in my day to day at ara, but I have a passion for Canva!
Dream Collab: Atelie mao de mae
Desk Essentials: headphones, mouse, energy drink and a blanket for cold days!
Favorite Inspirational Quote: “what’s meant to be will always find a way”
Fav Food Order: Brigadeiro donuts or anything with chocolate
Personality Playlist: Nome playlist – ‘positive vibes with a cool twist”
Tati Peres
Gregory Combat
our mission is to create ways for everyone to see your brand the way YOU see it.
through creative ideas, design, text, pictures, events, partnerships and
strategies we find the best way to express to the audience who your brand is
and the message you want to convey.
but whatever we can do for you, be sure it will always be based on passion and creativity, focusing on business and results.
BRANDING
lay the foundation for your business with a distinct brand identity to set yourself apart with a strong and memorable brand presence.
we craft for you a compelling narrative, defining your brand’s personality and visual elements.
SOCIAL MEDIA
humanize your brand, engage with your audience, and build trust.
our social media is a constant work beside you involving a strategy that leverage algorithms, analytics, and trends to create meaningful connections and drive loyalty.
CAMPAIGNS
present your brand with impactful and creative campaigns tailored to your goals and your audience.
whether it’s boosting awareness, expanding your client base, or launching a new product, our creative team delivers unforgettable campaigns that resonate with your audience and drive results.
EVENTS
at ARA there is never a boring event! no more struggling to make people excited to go to company events and share them with the world.
from concept, to design, to production, we take care of all of the ends to create a cohesive, well planned and MEMORABLE event.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
amplify your brand’s visibility and credibility with the hottest currency on the internet: influencers and celebrities.
we connect you with strategic partners that align with your brand’s values, expanding your reach and creating a powerful impact in your industry.
WEBSITE
your digital storefront speaks volumes (and so does not having one…)
we design visually stunning websites that not only reflect your brand identity but also provide a seamless user experience. from aesthetics to
functionality, we ensure your website captivates the audience into spending more time with you.
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