Ricardo da Fonseca

Portfolio of work

Nissan Brochures

Nissan Brochure Design and Localisation for Nissan Southern Africa.

vHive logo design

Logo design for vHive, a collaborative research initiative between the University of Surrey and Zoetis. Identity built around the four pillars of Research, Problem Solving, Education and Training, and Knowledge Brokering.

FII TIMBER SPEC BRANDING

Deisign of the Timber Spec logo. A modern identity blending nature, Irish heritage, and renewable energy for sustainable timber education.

Roche Future Society Logo & App Design

I designed the logo and app interface for Roche Future Society while working with UNAGENCY in Johannesburg. The app was built to keep doctors and lab technicians connected, offering live talks, forums, article feeds, and technical support—all in one place. This platform creates a collaborative community with a clear purpose: helping achieve the UN’s 90:90:90 health goals through knowledge sharing and real-time engagement.

Arti’s Kitchen – A Family Legacy in Print

Arti’s Kitchen is a 554-page family legacy cookbook designed by Ricardo da Fonseca. Featuring generations of recipes, photos, and art, this elegant layout preserves heritage beautifully.

TRACE FULVIC BLACK WATER

Trace Fulvic Black Water is South Africa’s first black water brand, and the client wanted a logo that was simple, strong, and stood out. After brainstorming names and approving “TRACE,” I created a custom typeface with a clean, structured design. Special attention was given to the ‘A’ character, adding a subtle sense of fluidity to balance the boldness—perfectly capturing the essence of this innovative product.

UGPN Logo Redesign & Visual Identity for Global Academic Collaboration

UGPN (University Global Partnership Network) connects top universities through global academic collaboration. Commissioned by Four Pin Plug, Ricardo da Fonseca refreshed UGPN’s logo and developed a clean, professional visual identity to support the launch of their new website. The updated branding reflects UGPN’s international reach and academic credibility. Explore the new look at ugpn.org.

LIFT Coffee Co

Lift Coffee Co. Logo Design – Elegant, Affordable Branding with a Subtle Conceptual Twist
Lift Coffee Co. needed a logo that reflected its commitment to premium coffee while remaining cost-effective to reproduce. Designed by Ricardo da Fonseca for 3rdHouse Design, the final identity avoids coffee clichés and subtly incorporates the concept of “lift” through custom typography. The result is a clean, one-colour logo that’s perfect for print, embroidery, and packaging—simple, elegant, and full of meaning.