Gabriela Costa | 2025
An immersive time-based adventure game where the player has to stop the moon from colliding with the planet.
View DetailsDeep within an underground laboratory, a brilliant yet misguided scientist assumes the role of a deity.
View DetailsA priest uncovers dark secrets and battles supernatural forces lurking within his ancient church in a quest to protect his faith and flock.
View DetailsAn endless runner game where players control rabbits racing across a forest. The main goal is to collect carrots while avoiding obstacles.
View DetailsA surreal puzzle game where a student’s dreams of fragmented, oversized worlds mirror their anxieties about independence and growing up.
View DetailsA mystery-horror game where a modern-day protagonist becomes trapped in a digital realm controlled by a malevolent virus from the past.
View DetailsI am a creative and multidisciplinary digital artist and game designer with a strong academic foundation and international project experience. My work spans character design, visual development, and immersive game creation, always driven by a passion for storytelling, emotional connection, and empathetic design. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working across media to craft meaningful, engaging experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.
Rooted in academic research, teaching, and freelance practice, my creative journey has involved international collaboration, multidisciplinary exploration, and a commitment to thoughtful, emotionally resonant design.
CE - Centro de Estudos, 2025-Present
Study support at the "CE - Centro de Estudos" tutoring centre in the city of Guarda. Support is provided to primary school students in the context of English and homework completion.
University of Aveiro | DigiMedia, 2023
Designed a game prototype in Figma and Unity to promote digital literacy among older adults. Supported community engagement and co-authored research presented at the Videojogos 2023 conference.
2017-2025
Created custom artwork for clients worldwide, combining clear communication, timely delivery, and self-managed freelance operations including invoicing and promotion.
Universidade de Aveiro, 2022-2024
Universidade de Évora, 2018-2021
Instituto Politécnico da Guarda, 2021-2022
Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional, 2025