João is a Product Designer by training, holding a MA from ESAD.Cr, and a Marketing and Communication Manager by Heart.

Marketing and Communication Manager

Paulo Sellmayer is fascinated by the interplay of man and nature and the cultural implications of objects. He is a co-founder of Vicara and acts as a link between all partners, designers and stakeholders.

Co-founder and Designer
Products: Cristo Purificador, Jarrra, Mil Pedras da Calçada

The creative studio G’day Byron Bay, pairs an avant-garde approach with an international perspective.

Photographer

Eneida holds an MA in Product Design and focuses in her work on craftsmanship and artisanal techniques.

Product designer
Products: Caruma, Madeira x Metal, MDF x Metal

Estúdio Mulato is the design studio of Eneida Lombe Tavares and Jorge Carreira. Based in Caldas da Rainha, their projects often cross several processes and materials.

Product Designer

MDF X Metal

Madeira X Metal

Fábio is a product designer and also a co-founder of VICARA. His work is based on simple materials and minimal forms.

Co-founder and Product designer
Products: Cartonado

Gonçalo’s particular way of working results in inventive objects full of light-hearted humour.

Designer
Products:Nata, Tape

A graduate in Product Design from ESAD.CR, Jorge is strongly focused on the manufacturing/production process.

Product designer
Products: Cimento, Madeira x Metal, MDF x Metal

Luis is a multidisciplinary designer who searches for new meanings for his products.

Designer
Products: Veneer

Margarida is a product designer who explores the possibilities of ceramics as a working media.

Product designer
Products: Calçada B/W

As a designer, Maria takes a minimalistic approach to her work at O João e a Maria studio.

Product designer
Products: J

Mariana is a product designer who always strives to add an aspect of playfulness to her work.

Product designer
Products: Hey-Bye

Founded by João Valente and Maria Pita Guerreiro, this studio’s work is based on the duo’s different perspectives and the finding of a balance for their projects.

Product designer
Products: Pico, CMYK

Rita creates stories and develops narratives that add an emotional value to her creations.

Product Designer
Products: Leonor

Samuel is an observer of and collector of things from the natural environment who incorporates these components into his projects.

Product designer
Products: Cerne

Sofia plays with geometry and is intrigued by material fragility, applying this aspect to inventive solutions.

Designer
Products: P1

Vítor focuses in his design work on ceramics, taking a very hands-on approach that explores the manufacturing process to the full.

Product designer and Ceramist
Products: Layers

These  boards are simple and a really beautiful way of serving appetizers and impressing your guests. We have yet again collaborated with OJEAM studio to edit one of their designs. Making an homage to old school papers, these boards come in two sizes/colours, A4/blue and A5/red, and are made in high grade plywood with a food compatible oil finish.

Don’t miss the June edition of Vogue where you will find our CMYK glass set by OJEAM Studio in the article “Fountain of Life” by Catarina Parkinson. With photography by Ricardo Lamego, Production by Irina Chitas and set design by Ana Caracol e Pedro, this editorial captures the shapes of different water containers. . Available on our webshop and selected retailers. Free shiping for all orders within EU.

We have a new workshop space!!

VICARA LAB combines design and manufacturing in a place for material and process experimentation.

We are available to execute works in the fields of cenography, custom furniture and special comissioned projects.

Some of our products were featured on the Wallpaper Magazine, edition 229th of April 2018.

Part of a special “survey of six design hotspots” which highlighted the best current designs of each country, we had the pleasure of having our products Cerne Glasses, by Samuel Reis, and Veneer lamp, by Luis Nascimento, be selected onto such a nice group of objects.

The photos were taken by Jean-Pacôme Dedieu and the interiors made by Benjamin Kempton

Last week we presented CMYK glass at the Ambiente Fair, in Frankfurt, Germany.  This set of carafe and glass combines the different elementary colours to create a playful effect.

Designed by O João e a Maria studio, it is made by the hand of expert glass blowers in Marinha Grande, Portugal.

We expect this product to reach the homes of many happy costummers.

We are going to be exhibiting at the Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, from the 9th-13th February. You can find us in the Hall 11.0 at the H 58 Booth, on the Next section. Focused on glass and tableware, we are going to be presenting new products and versions. Feel free to visit or make an appointment with us. We are happy to welcome you.

In this special time of the year we are offering 20% discount on all of VICARAs selected products. Manufactured in Portugal, with the high standards the industry has to offer, these products are the perfect gifts for your family or friends. You can find on our catalogue products for the home such as Lamps, Accessories and Decorative Pieces. Browse through our webshop our simply take advantage of our XMAS time promotions.

Grab yours before it ends on 23 December 2017!

This is the list of items on Christmas sale:
– Cristo Purificador
– Cartonado table tamp
– Nata table lamp
– Calçada B/W
– Caruma

Serene Apartments in Leiria

Vicara was in charge of the decoration of Second Option’s apartments in Leiria. Second Option is taking care of renting and selling rooms, houses and studios and is collaborating with Vicara in order to give each visitor; resident, tourist or expat a feeling of being at home. Vicara is known for its aesthetic qualities, craftsmanship and connections with the local network. This was also the main approach in decorating the spaces. The result was a stunning and serene environment comprising of the following products: Ludity and Marinha in which wood and cork are complementary used in order to create a good balance between aesthetics and comfort.

Portuguese design has a new website! Developed by Catarina Lee and Susana Sanches the new VICARA website features a webshop and the stunning catalog photos by studio G’Day Byron Bay . Now you can shop our products at your home anywhere you are! Our curated selection of portuguese design products, carefully manufactured and crafted by some of the best craftsmen in Portugal are a must fit in every modern home. Made with selected materials and processes that offer the best of the world known portuguese manufacturing industry, our products aim for excellence. Aditionaly, we offer free worldwide shipping and a selection of various choices for you to offer a perfect gift our the perfect fit for your home.