Pedro Mendes is a New York-based multidisciplinary designer, who specializes in crafting unique and innovative design solutions. With a diverse skill set spanning art direction, branding, physical and spatial identities Pedro has garnered extensive expertise in the creative industry.

Pedro's journey in the world of design began at the young age of 15 when he embarked on studying Graphic Design. After successfully completing his degree in Graphic Design, he honed his craft in prestigious studios like R2 Design in Portugal and Gerwin Schmidt in Germany. It was not long before Pedro's remarkable talent caught the eye of the renowned design agency Pentagram in New York, where he became an associate partner and spent over a decade developing various high-profile projects.

In 2023, Pedro Mendes co-founded Associate Studio alongside his partners Brankica and Ken. As an independent design studio, we specialize in creating conscious Identity Design solutions.

Aside from his professional work, Pedro shares his expertise as a graphic design and typography instructor at the esteemed School of Visual Arts in New York, nurturing the next generation of creative minds.

Throughout his career, Pedro has collaborated with prestigious clients, including Nike, Google, lululemon, Samsung, Spotify, Nubank, Grace Farms, Cooper Hewitt, and Mellon Foundation. He has also joined forces with leading architects like Sanaa, David Adjaye, SOM, DS+R, Mass Architects, Grimshaw, and Rockwell Group, combining design with his unique vision to create harmonious and impactful results.

Pedro's outstanding design solutions have earned him numerous accolades, including recognition from esteemed institutions like the Art Directors Club, Type Directors Club, D&AD, Communication Arts, and SEGD. His work is a testament to his ability to seamlessly merge identity, signage, environmental design, product design, packaging, print, and interactive elements into a cohesive and visually captivating whole.

For inquiries, collaborations, and questions please don't hesitate to contact me at pedro@associate.studio