Portfolio
Behind the Lens: Box 55
When you’re dealing with a brand that prides itself on "joy and comfort," a static photo of a burger isn't enough. You need to feel the crunch of the crust and the atmosphere of the shop.
Leandro Oliveira
A Proactive, Purposeful, Perceptive, and Professional Marketing & Digital Media graduate based in Dublin, passionate about combining strategy + creativity to help brands grow.
Bits & Bobs
How a Twitter Chat Changed My Map
Dublin is a long way from the Amazon. The weather is different, the coffee is different, and the "rules" are definitely different.
Marketing
How Animal Collective applies Branding
Animal Collective's pubs prove that branding isn't only about logos or names, it's all about creating a shared atmosphere.
Digital Media
A One-Month Photography Challenge From Home
For the next 30 days, take one photo a day. And here’s the twist: you can’t leave home to find it.
Marketing
Wrapped War in 2025
People don’t share data. They share stories about themselves.
Marketing
Why Marketing Isn’t a Magic Wand (And What Actually Matters)
Think marketing is a magic wand you wave over a bad product to make it fly? Think again.
Marketing
What Never Changes in Marketing (and Why You Should Master It)
Using Spotify as a perfect example, he drew a fascinating connection between music and marketing.
Marketing
When Advertising Feels Like Art: What These Brilliant Campaigns Teach Us About Creativity
A few weeks back, I was scrolling through X and stumbled on a thread showcasing creative ad campaigns from the past decade.
Marketing
When Coca-Cola Turned Blue: What the Parintins Festival Teaches Us About Cultural Branding
Coca-Cola's brand guidelines are among the most protected in the world. That red. That script. The ribbon. These elements are enforced globally with precision. Except in Parintins.
Digital Media
Best Open Source Alternatives: My Guide to Free Tools and YouTube Tutorials in 2026.
Switching to open source tools once felt like a risk, but these programs and communities have proven themselves time and again. It’s not only about finding “Adobe or Microsoft Office replacements”—it’s about embracing a larger ecosystem of powerful, free, and community-driven software.
Bits & Bobs
Things to Do in Navan: Solstice Arts Centre
Solstice Arts Centre is a Navan must for anyone who loves art, music, or just a damn good coffee. Locals pack it for catch-ups, while visitors get a taste of Meath’s creative soul. Introduction One day I passed by Solstice, but without knowing what it was, I thought, what
Bits & Bobs
Things to Do in Navan: ODE Design
It’s not just a coffee shop—it’s a gift store, a homeware haven, and a vibe that’ll steal your heart. Introduction Alright, grab a coffee, kick back, and let’s chat about a spot that’s pure Navan magic! Ever walked into a place that feels like