christophe de sousa
Franco-Portuguese designer Christophe de Sousa was born in France in 1979. At a young age, he moved to Portugal, his parents' homeland—an experience that deeply influenced his multicultural perspective.
Exposure to diverse cultures and frequent travel have become key sources of inspiration throughout his career. From an early age, Christophe demonstrated a strong passion and natural talent for drawing, which led him to pursue a degree in Industrial Design at Lusíada University of Porto, providing the foundation for his creative journey.
Through collaborations with companies across various industries and recognition from prestigious international awards, Christophe has refined his expertise and developed a distinctive design approach. His work exemplifies a deep appreciation for the harmony between form and function, always driven by an unwavering attention to detail in the pursuit of perfection.
Since early 2018, Christophe de Sousa Studio has been based in Porto, Portugal. The studio collaborates with renowned brands such as Delta Cafés, Siemens, Wewood, and Mercedes-Benz Headquarters, along with prominent international institutions. Christophe’s designs have earned recognition both in Europe and internationally.
CLIENTS
ANIMOVEL | DAM | DELTA CAFÉS | GAYA&MISHA | GLAMMFIRE | GRANATURE | GUAL FURNITURE DESIGN | HERDMAR | ICEL PORTUGUAL | JNF | JORDÃO COOLING SYSTEMS | LUSOSOFÁ | OPR HOUSE | MARQUES & SILVA | METAMOR | PRUMO ENGENHARIA | RAIA&STINGRAY | RCM - HEADQUARTE OFFICE | PREMIUM SOFA HOUSE | SIMENS | SOTUBO | SPAL | WEWOOD - PORTUGUESE JOINERY
AWARDS
2024 | BEST OF THE YEAR by INTERIOR DESIGN
Project - Peak chair
2022 | BEST OF THE YEAR by INTERIOR DESIGN
Project - Scala table
2021 | AD CHALANGE 19
Project - Compass chair
2020 | NYC AWARD X DESIGN
Project - Apolo lamp
2019 | AWARD EUROPEAN PRODUCT DESIGN AWARD
Project - BRIDGE desk
2018 | GOLD MEDAL Feria del Mueble de Zaragozan Concurso de Diseño del Mueble
Categoría "Mobiliario Innovador" Project - KANIV desk
2018 | WINNER 2017 GOOD DESIGN ™ Awards
Project - KANIV desk
2017 | AWARD EUROPEAN PRODUCT DESIGN AWARD
Project - SLIM chair
2016 | BRONZE AWARD A´DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION
Project - office desk VERTK
2016 | 2nd PRIZE NARIZ DO CAVALO by DELAT CAFÉ
Project- coffee machine TANGRAM
2015 | HONORABLE MENTION DRESS ME UP! by JORDAO COOLING SYSTEMS
Project - BRISE
2013 | WINER HOME SWEET HOME by SIEMENS
Project - KBOX for SIEMENS
2013 | 1st PRIZE HOME SWEET HOME by SIEMENS
Project - TOKYO line for INTERDESIGN
2013 | 2nd PRIZE HOME SWEET HOME by SIEMENS
Project - XTREME line for ICEL
2012| FINALISTE HOME SWEET HOME
Project - CURVE for HERDMAR
2012| FINALISTE THE ART ON CHAIRS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
7º place in the Top 10 FINALISTE
2004| 1st PRIZE CREATING A HANDLE LINE by JNF
Project - PAPER FORM
2002 | HONORABLE MENTION YOUNG DESIGNERS CONTEST by ICEP PORTUGAL
Project - PORTA
2001 | HONORABLE MENTION ART and JUBILEE by DIOCESE of CULTURE DE VILA REAL
Project - PIAA
EXHIBITIONS
2023 | LISBON DESIGN WEEK
“From Porto with love” project from LISBON ART OFFICE
2022 | MADE IN PORTUGAL naturally
Curator and expositor at the space promoted by AICEP Paris Design Week
2022 | MADE IN PORTUGAL naturally
Curator of the space promoted by APIMA Tortona Design Week, in Milan
2022 | NY Design Week
Launch of the collection for Property NYC Showroom in TriBeCa
2018 | BRERA DESIGN WEEK
ASSOCIATIVE DESIGN - THE BEST OF PORTUGAL
2018 | STOCKHOLM FURNITURE & LIGHT FAIR
ASSOCIATIVE DESIGN - THE BEST OF PORTUGAL
2017 | AD CHALLENGE17 – DESIGN & THE INDUSTRY
ASSOCIATIVE DESIGN - THE BEST OF PORTUGAL
2016 | BID16
5ª BI IBEROAMERICANA DE DESENÕ - EDICIÓN 2016