Joana Santos Barbosa

Award-winning designer from InsidherLand with 2 design awards.

Ranked #1269 in Designer Rankings worldwide.

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Joana Santos Barbosa

Awards Overview for Joana Santos Barbosa

Award Type Count
Platinum A' Design Award 0
Gold A' Design Award 1
Silver A' Design Award 0
Bronze A' Design Award 0
Iron A' Design Award 1
Runner-up A' Design Award 0
Total Awards 2

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Career Highlights of Joana Santos Barbosa

Notable Achievements
  • Total Awards: 2
  • Total Score: 7
  • Global Ranking: #1269 Worldwide
  • Top Award: Gold ( 1 × )
Areas of Expertise
  • Furniture Design
Top Designs
Design Name Category Award Year
Niemeyer II Furniture Design Gold 2022
Silhouette Furniture Design Iron 2024

About Joana Santos Barbosa

Biography

Born in Oporto, Joana Santos Barbosa graduated in Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Oporto in 2006, later deepening her knowledge in Interior Design at St. Martin’s School of Arts and Design in London. Alongside with Architecture, the passion for the Detail motivated her to create her own exclusive furniture design.

Created by Joana in 2012, Insidherland is a Portuguese brand of author design inspired by the natural wonders and the excellence of art. Joana explores influences from travels around the World to define her own Land as a place that transforms her unique vision into pieces of art.

InsidherLand collections are designed as a dialog, being Beyond Memory deeply influenced by organic forms of nature and traditional cultures and Identity, molded by Art and Architectural forms. Drawn with Joana’s signature and handcrafted by her team of Portuguese master craftsmen, the impressive contemporary furniture, lighting, upholstery and accessories have been highlighted as soulful designs that embody the expertise of traditional craft techniques with high quality finishes.

Joana soon saw her talent recognized, being considered as one of the Top 10 Contemporary Designers from Portugal. Earning her place in the international design scene, she was invited to exhibit at the XX Triennale International Exhibition in Milan and her work can be seen in the most prestigious design events in London, Paris and Milan.

Joana’s effortless sophisticated designs position her brand, InsidherLand, in strategic markets of high-end luxury decoration and her work is selected by architects, design studios and hotels around the world who seek for exclusive one of a kind pieces of art.

Areas of Expertise

  • Furniture Design

Country

Portugal

Statistics and Insights

Performance Metrics
Key Statistics
  • Total Score: 7
  • Total Awards: 2
  • Global Ranking: #1269
  • Performance Score: 8.75 / 10
Insights

Joana Santos Barbosa's performance score of 8.75 places them in the top tier of designers worldwide. This score, which ranges from 0 to 10, reflects not just the quantity but also the quality of awards received.

With a total of 2 awards and a global ranking of #1269, Joana Santos Barbosa has demonstrated consistent excellence in Furniture Design .

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