Hey! We love design, paper and beautiful things.
At Hey Picotado!, each piece is carefully handmade, using paper as the main material. Through detailed cuts, layers, and delicate compositions, each creation becomes unique.
From cosy home décor to playful party details and illustrated stationery, everything we make reflects a love for originality, handmade design and creativity. Each element is cut, assembled and finished by hand, giving it depth, texture and a unique character that you won’t find in mass-produced pieces.
Timeline
2014
Picotado · Design Studio & Crafts was born in Travessa de Cedofeita 49, in downtown Porto, as a small space that combined a design studio with a craft shop.
2015
The studio moved to Rua da Maternidade 124, right in the heart of Porto’s Art District.
2016
Picotado evolved. The physical shop closed, and the focus shifted entirely to digital design and online sales.
2021
The online shop was closed to dedicate full attention to design studio projects.
2023
Picotado · Design Studio became Twoist Studio, and with that, Hey Picotado! was born. A new chapter that lovingly preserves almost 10 years of history and opens the door to something new.
2025
Hey Picotado! launches its online store, bringing its pieces even closer to those who love them.
About me
Hello! I’m Daniela, a designer, maker, and paper enthusiast.
I graduated in Communication Design in 2012 and completed my Master’s in 2015 at ESAD — School of Art and Design, in Matosinhos. In 2019, I completed a Postgraduate Degree in Interaction, Web, and Games Design at FBAUP — Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto.
I started working as a freelance designer in 2012 and, in 2014, I created the project Picotado · Design Studio & Crafts, a space in the city of Porto where design and handmade production came together.
Since 2016, I have been working at MC Sonae, one of Portugal’s leading retail companies, where I have held roles as Communication Designer, Web Designer, and currently UX/UI Designer.
Hey Picotado! is my way of exploring my passion for design and handmade creation. It is a smooth and personal evolution of the Picotado · Design & Crafts project. Here, I transform paper into something meaningful: every cut tells a story, every layer is intentional, and every piece is made with time, care, and attention.