António Gorgel Pinto

António Gorgel Pinto serves as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication, European University (IADE), where he coordinates the Global Design Bachelor's program. He maintains dual research affiliations as an integrated researcher at UNIDCOM/IADE and collaborator with CHAIA (University of Évora) and CIAUD (University of Lisbon).

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Design (2019) from Faculty of Architecture, University of Lisbon
• Master's in Multimedia Art (2012) from Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
• Bachelor's in Visual Arts - Sculpture (2005) from School of Arts, Évora
• Bachelor's in Design (1997) from ESAD - Matosinhos School of Arts and Design

His research centers on community-engaged design practices spanning visual arts, multimedia creation, and participatory methodologies developed since 2005. This interdisciplinary work bridges artistic production with design education through collaborative projects across diverse social contexts.

As a researcher within UNIDCOM/IADE, CHAIA, and CIAUD networks, he contributes to cross-institutional studies in design theory, art history, and urban design while presenting findings at international conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.