Summary
Goncalo Brito is a motion designer and illustrator with 13 years of experience who uniquely combines a PhD in medical science with creative practice to translate complex biomedical topics into clear, engaging visual narratives. He has worked across academia, biotech, and health tech—producing medical animations, explainer videos, and data-driven visuals that prioritize scientific accuracy and audience accessibility. As a freelance creative and former motion lead at Lotic.ai, he manages end-to-end projects, builds design systems, and scouts AI tools to speed production without sacrificing clarity. His background in salamander regeneration research and hands-on lab fellowships gives him uncommon depth when visualizing molecular and clinical concepts for both clinicians and the public. Based in Lisbon, he balances rigorous research sensibilities with storytelling craft to help teams bridge the gap between discovery and understanding.
13 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Medical Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet
Master's degree, Evolution and Developmental Biology, Master's degree, Evolution and Developmental Biology at University of Lisbon
Diploma, Motion creative, Diploma, Motion creative at Hyper Island
Portuguese, English, Swedish, Spanish