About
Sofia De=Francesco is a multidisciplinary designer and creative manager based in Porto. Her practice draws inspiration from Portugal’s rich artisanal heritage, reflecting a deep respect for materials and manufacturing processes. The dialogue between designer, artisan, and industry becomes a space for experimentation, informed by material research, innovative solutions, and subtle references to the Modernist movement. SD=F ongoing work with eco-materials and alternative resources builds on research initiated during the Through Objects x Natural Material Studio program in Copenhagen, continuing to inform her approach to sustainable, material-driven design. She develops objects with their own narratives, both under her self-titled practice and in collaboration with other brands and industry. Her work has been presented in international contexts such as Milan Design Week, EDIT Napoli, Lisbon Design Week, and 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen.
Awards And Exhibitions
THE COLLECTOR’S RESIDENCE
Curated by Luso Collective x Modern Spaces, Lisboa
Sep 2025
3DAYSOFDESIGN
SD=F x KØGE Design, Copenhagen
June 2025
CAM GULBENKIAN
Curated by Luso Collective, Lisboa
June 2025
LUSO COLLECTIVE
Lisbon Design Week
May 2025
FANTASTIC FRANK
Lisbon Design Week
May 2025
LISBON BY DESIGN
Guest Designer
May 2025
MILAN DESIGN WEEK
Deoron Elevating Objects
April 2025
ISOLA DESIGN AWARDS
Nominee, Seating and Lighting Category
Nov 2024
EDIT NAPOLI
Product Launch
Oct 2024
GENTLER FUTURES FESTIVAL
Performance, Setting Up Bricoláge
May 2024
YOUNG DESIGN GENERATION
Finalist, Lisbon Design Week
Aug 2024
ICFF NEW YORK
Creative Direction, Product Design, Strategy
May 2023
GUEST JURY
Roca One Day Challenge
March 2023
HÁBITAT VALENCIA
Product Design, Brand Strategy
June 2022
ONE DAY DESIGN CHALLENGE
Winner, Roca Sanitario, S.A.U.
April 2022
INOVDESIGN BY FUNDAÇÃO DE SERRALVES
Winner, Roma Collection
June 2019
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