Key details
Vini De Andrade Vieira
Lecturer in Typographic Design
Vini Vieira is a Creative Director and Lettering artist originally from Brazil.
With more than 20 years' experience, Vini’s focus lies in making ideas simple and impactful, but equally crafted. His passion for the details has led to a passion for all things type related, including a post-graduate certificate at Cooper Union in type design. Vini also has had the opportunity to teach at FAAP in Brazil and University of Gloucestershire in the UK, and still delivers guest lectures on lettering and one-day briefs to students. As a Creative Director, Vini has worked with global clients including Mondelēz and Diageo, where he has been instrumental as the creative lead for Johnnie Walker global and Toblerone.
Awards
Creative Pool Awards
- 2019 Branding People’s choice award for Cruzcampo redesign
- 2019 Packaging People’s choice award for Cruzcampo redesign
- 2018 Packaging People’s choice award for Green & Black’s redesign
Pentawards
- 2017 Silver award for Stassen packaging
- 2022 Silver award for Johnnie Walker gifting range
PAC Global Leadership Awards
- 2017 Gold award for Stassen packaging
- 2018 Best in Class Food and Beverage project for Green & Black’s redesign
- 2018 Best in Class Food and Beverage project for Cruzcampo redesign
FAB Awards
- 2018 Silver award on design effectiveness for Cruzcampo redesign
The Dieline Awards
- 2022 Silver award for Johnnie Walker gifting range
Recognition
His work has been recognised by awards bodies such as Pentawards, Dieline and the Webbys and featured in a number of outlets from AdAge to Marketing Week.
Media activity
Industry Leaders series by Nikky Lyle
Nikky Lyle chats with Vini Vieira, Creative Director, strategic Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist with 18 years experience in brand and packaging design. Nikky quizzes Vini on his top tips for grads and juniors, and what makes a portfolio stand out to catch his eye at Bulletproof.