TIAGO PINHEIRO
AKA TICO
+55 11 983763546
TISOUPI@GMAIL.COM
︎︎︎ Senior Art Director
︎︎︎ Associate Design Director
︎︎︎ Head of Art
︎︎︎ Illustrator
︎︎︎ Comic Creator
Global Recognition: D&AD Design Director Ranking
My commitment to creative excellence was highlighted by the D&AD Annual 2024, which ranked me #43 worldwide in the Design Director category.
︎︎︎ Associate Design Director
︎︎︎ Head of Art
︎︎︎ Illustrator
︎︎︎ Comic Creator
Global Recognition: D&AD Design Director Ranking
My commitment to creative excellence was highlighted by the D&AD Annual 2024, which ranked me #43 worldwide in the Design Director category.
Hey, my name is Tiago Pinheiro, also known as Tico. I’m originally from Paraíba, in the northeast of Brazil, and I currently live in São Paulo.
In Brazil, I work as a Senior Art Director with over 16 years of experience in advertising. I’ve worked at agencies such as TBWAChiatDay New York, TBWA Los Angeles (Design By Disruption), Grey Brazil, CP+B Brazil, and I’m now at AlmapBBDO.
Before becoming a Senior Art Director, I was an Associate Design Director in New York. My role covers design, art direction, illustration, creative concepts, type design, and more.
I’ve received 18 Cannes Lions (including a Grand Prix), as well as several awards at D&AD (including a Yellow Pencil), One Show, Clio Awards, El Ojo (with 2 Grand Prix), Wave, CCSP, Effie Latam, and others.
I’m recognized for inspiring creative teams to deliver ideas that not only stand out creatively but also drive business growth.
My career achievements include 164 total recognitions, comprising 120 main awards and 44 Shortlists/Honorable Mentions.
Beyond advertising, I also work as an independent comic book artist, with 5 published titles. In addition, I create children’s literature, with a published kids’ book. In 2023, I was nominated for Brazil’s most prestigious comic award, HQMix, in the New Talent Comic Artist category.
︎︎︎ tiagopinheiro.com.br
And, just as important for my health and fun, I’m sometimes an amateur badminton player.
Global Awards
Cannes Lions
(1 Grand Prix | 3 Golds | 2 Silvers | 12 Bronzes | 15 Shortlists)
2024
Gold / Film Craft - Animation / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Bronze / Film Craft - Editing / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Bronze / Health Film / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Shortlist / Health Film Craft - Animation / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Shortlist / Health Film Craft - Cinematography / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Shortlist / Health Film Craft - Direction / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Shortlist / Health Film Craft - Art Direction / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
2023
Bronze / Glass: The Lion For Change / Stella Artois / Uncomfortable Food
Bronze / PR / Stella Artois / Uncomfortable Food
2019
Bronze / Media / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Shortlist / Digital Craft / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
2018
Grand Prix / Mobile / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Gold / Mobile / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Silver / Brand Experience / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Bronze / Mobile / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Bronze / Brand Experience / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Bronze / Sustainable Development / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Bronze / Direct / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Shortlist / Direct / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Shortlist / Direct / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Shortlist / Creative Data / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Shortlist / Media / RedeTV! / Blind Eye
2017
Gold / Direct / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Silver / Design / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Bronze / Cyber / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Bronze / Creative Data / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Bronze / Media / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Shortlist / Creative Data / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Shortlist / Creative Data / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Shortlist / Media / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Shortlist / Media / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Shortlist / PR / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Shortlist / Cyber / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
D&AD
(1 Yellow | 2 Graphite | 6 woods | 3 Shortlists)
2024
Graphite Pencil / Animation / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Wood Pencil / Film / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
2019
Yellow Pencil / Digital Marketing / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Wood Pencil / Direct / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Wood Pencil / Digital Design / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Shortlist / Creativity for Good / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Shortlist / Digital Design / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Shortlist / Media / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
2018
Graphite Pencil / Direct / The Colour of Corruption
Wood Pencil / Direct / The Colour of Corruption
Wood Pencil / Creativity for Good / The Colour of Corruption
D&AD Impact
2017
Wood Pencil / Civic Engagement / The Colour of Corruption
Clio Health
2024
Gold / Film (Pharmaceutical) / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Gold / Film Craft (Pharmaceutical) / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Clio Music
2024
Bronze / Use of Music in Film & Video / 61 Seconds to Five Minutes / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Clio Sports
2023
Gold / Film Craft / Animation / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Silver / Film / 61 Seconds to 5 Minutes / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Bronze / Film Craft / Cinematography / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Bronze / Partnerships & Sponsorships / Brand x Team/League / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Clio Cannabis
2023
Silver / Digital/Mobile / Planet Hemp Biography / Legalize my AD
Silver / Social Media / Planet Hemp Biography / Legalize my AD
Shortlist / PR / Planet Hemp Biography / Legalize my AD
Clio Awards
2018
Silver / Digital/Mobile / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Bronze / Direct / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Shortlist / Public Relations / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
2017
Silver / Direct / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Bronze / PR / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
New York Festivals
2024
Gold / Film Craft - Production Design/Art Direction / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Bronze / Film - Commercials / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Shortlist / Health & Wellness / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Ciclope Festival
2024
Gold / Directing / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Gold / Editing / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Manny Awards
2024
Gold / Best Use of Film/Video / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
London International Awards
2018
Gold / Creative Technology / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Silver / Non-Traditional / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Finalist / Integration / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
One Show
2024
Silver / Craft/Art Direction / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
Bronze / Film / Moderna, Inc. / Ashe Versus
2019
Gold / Digital Craft / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Bronze / Direct / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Merit / Mobile / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Merit / Mobile / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Merit / Creative Data / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
2017
Gold Pencil / Interactive / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Gold Pencil / Design / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Merit / Direct / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Merit / Interactive / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
El Ojo de Iberoamérica
2018
Grand Prix / Digital/Social / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Gold / Digital/Social / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Gold / Direct / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Gold / Creative Data / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Gold / Sustainable / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
2017
Grand Prix / Creative Data / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Best Local Idea / Brazil / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Gold / Direct / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Gold / Creative Data / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Silver / Interactive / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Silver / Interactive / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Silver / Direct / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Silver / Creative Data / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Brazilian Creative Club (CCSP)
2023
Bronze / PR / Stella Artois / Uncomfortable Food
In-Book / Branded Content / Stella Artois / Uncomfortable Food
In-Book / Digital / Melhor Uso de Dados / Stella Artois / Uncomfortable Food
Shortlist / Digital / Stella Artois / Uncomfortable Food
2022
In-Book / Digital / Biografia Planet Hemp / Legalize meu anúncio
In-Book / Direct / Biografia Planet Hemp / Legalize meu anúncio
In-Book / PR / Biografia Planet Hemp / Legalize meu anúncio
In-Book / Best content for users / Biografia Planet Hemp / Legalize meu anúncio
2021
Silver / Illustration / Ambev - Bohemia / Baralho Cervejeiro
In-Book / Design (Drink / Bebidas Alcoólicas) / Ambev - Bohemia / Baralho Cervejeiro
2020
Shortlist / Illustration / Scopen - Partners Book 2019 / Beijo no ombro
Shortlist / Pets (Animais de Estimação) / Bravecto / Call de adoção
2019
In-Book / Copywriting Craft / Diageo / Drink Festival
2018
Gold / Promo & Activation / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Gold / Digital / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Silver / Public Relations / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
2017
Silver / Digital / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
In-Book / Promo & Direct / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
In-Book / PR / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Shortlist / Branded Content / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Wave Festival
2019
Gold / Mobile / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Bronze / Industry Craft / Wave / Prêmio só faz sentido pra gente
Effie Awards
2023
Silver / Social Well-Being (Brands) / Stella Artois / Uncomfortable Food
Silver / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Brands) / Stella Artois / Uncomfortable Food
2018
Gold / Data Driven Idea / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Gold / General Services / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Bronze / New Releases / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
2017
Gold / Civic Engagement / The Colour of Corruption (LATAM)
Gold / Non-profit / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption (Brasil)
FIAP
2018
Gold / Formats / The Colour of Corruption
Bronze / Innovation / The Colour of Corruption
Bronze / Ads / The Colour of Corruption
MMA Smarties LATAM
2018
Gold / Social Impact / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Gold / Mobile App / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
MMA Smarties Global
2018
Best in Show / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Gold / Mobile App / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
WPPed Cream Awards
2018
Winner / Design / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Winner / Direct / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
Winner / Advertising / ReclameAQUI / Corruption Detector
2017
Winner / Direct / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Merit / Digital / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Brazil Design Award
2017
Winner / Digital Communications / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption
Meio & Mensagem
Top 10 Campaigns of the Year: 9th / ReclameAQUI / The Colour of Corruption