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Info

Creative Director | Art
EU passport with O-1 VISA
Happily married to Carolina
Proud father of Marcelo
Currently working in nyc

Clients

AB InBev
Amgen (formerly Horizon)
Bank Carrefour
Bayer
Beiersdorf
Boehringer Ingelheim
Brazilian Government

eli Lilly
Lactogal
Nivea
Nnovartis
Penguin Books
Pfizer
Renner Stores
Sanofi
Siemens Healthineers
Uber
Unitel
Vivo
Volkswagen
Votorantim
Walmart
WWF

Zillion brands from Brazil and Portugal

Jury & Mentoring

D&AD Shift Program
Clio Health
MAD Stars
The One Club for Creativity
AICP
AdForum PHNX

TEAM PORTFOLIO

I'm Diego Tórgo, a Brazilian-Portuguese Creative Director. For two decades, I’ve worked in advertising across three continents, always focused on telling bold visual stories that connect with people and hopefully leave a mark.

Currently, I’m the SVP Creative Director at Area 23, where I lead The Refinery—our specialized group focused on pushing ideas, craft, and art direction. My role is to collaborate across the agency to keep the creative bar high and the work fresh. I’ve been really lucky to see our work recognized, picking up over 20 Cannes Lions (including a Grand Prix and a Glass Lion) and helping Area 23 win Healthcare Agency of the Year three times.

Before this, I was at FCB Lisbon, where I was part of the team that won Portugal's first-ever Cannes Lions Grand Prix for "Portuguese (Re)Constitution." That project will always be special to me.

My philosophy is simple:

1. Get things done.
2. Work smart.
3. Don't be a douche.

I love this job and I'm always excited about what's next.

Feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect.

Awards & Recognition

Recognitions

#5 Most Awarded Creative Director

The One Club for Creativity Global Ranking 2025

#7 Most Awarded Campaign

The One Club for Creativity Global Ranking 2025

#4 Most Awarded Creative Director

The One Show 2025

#6 Most Awarded Campaign
The One Show 2025

#5 Most Awarded Creative Director
Art Directors Club 2025

#4 Most Awarded Campaign
Art Directors Club 2025

#7 Most Awarded Art Director / #1 in US
Cannes Lions 2024

Top 50 Most Awarded Creative Director in the World
The Drum World Creative Ranking 2025

#7 Most Awarded Campaign
Advertising Health World Top 10 2024

Top 20 Most Awarded Art Director in Europe
The One Show 2023

Best Local Creative - Portugal
El Ojo de Iberoamérica 2022

Cannes Lions [22]

Grand Prix :: Design

Grand Prix :: Pharma

Gold :: Creative Data / Data Storytelling

Gold :: Entertainment for Sport / Branded Content

Gold :: H&W / Creative Data

Silver :: Brand Experience & Activation

Silver :: Entertainment for Sport / Diversity & Inclusion

Silver :: Glass: The Lion for Change

Silver :: H&W / Branded Content & Entertainment

Silver :: H&W / Integrated

Silver :: Industry Craft / Illustration

Silver :: Pharma / Copywrting

Silver :: Pharma / Direct

Silver :: Pharma / Film Craft

Bronze :: Audio & Radio / Innovation
Bronze :: Brand Experience & Activation

Bronze :: Creative B2B / Innovative Use of Content

Bronze :: Entertainment / Branded Content

Bronze :: Industry Craft / Illustration

Bronze :: Pharma / Art Drection
Bronze :: PR / Research, Data & Analytics

Bronze :: Print & Publishing / Culture & Context

46X Shortlist

One Show [26]

Fusion Pencil

Best of Discipline :: Radio & Audio

Gold :: Branded Entertainment

Gold :: Design / Design for Good

Gold :: Design / Editorial

Gold :: Design / Illustration

Gold :: Design / Moving Image

Gold :: Music & Sound Craft

Gold :: Pharma / Innovation

Gold :: Print & Promotional

Gold :: Radio & Audio

Silver :: Design / Art Direction

Silver :: Design / Illustration

Silver :: H&W / Film

Silver :: Interactive, Online & Mobile

Silver :: Music & Sound Craft

Silver :: Pharma / Experiential / Immersive

Silver :: Pharma / Radio & Audio

Silver :: Radio & Audio

Bronze :: Branded Entertainment

Bronze :: Experiential & Immersive

Bronze :: Moving Image Craft

Bronze :: Pharma / Art Direction

Bronze :: Pharma / Branded Content

Bronze :: Radio & Audio

19X Merit

Clios [50]

Clio Awards

Grand Clio :: Branded Entertainment & Content

Gold :: Audio / Branded Entertainment & Content
Gold :: Audio / Specific Target Audience
Gold :: Branded Entertainment & Content
Gold :: Design / Editorial

Gold :: Public Relations

Silver :: Innovation

Bronze :: Audio Craft

Bronze :: Branded Entertainment & Content

Bronze :: Creative Use of Data

Clio Sports Awards

Gold :: Branded Entertainment & Content / Diversity in Storytelling
Gold :: Branded Entertainment & Content / Film (Scripted)

Gold :: Film / 61 sec to 5 min

Gold :: Public Relations / Cause-Related

Gold :: Social Good

Silver :: Creative Effectiveness

Clio Health Awards

Grand Clio :: Audio Craft

Grand Clio :: Creative Use of Data

Gold :: Creative Strategy
Gold :: Design / Printed Materials

Gold :: Design / Printed Materials
Gold :: Design Craft / Animation

Gold :: Design Craft / Art Direction

Gold :: Film / 60s to 5 minutes

Gold :: OOH / Poster
Silver :: Audio / Streaming

Silver :: Audio Craft / Copywriting

Silver :: Branded Entertainment & Content

Silver :: Creative Business Transformation

Silver :: Creative Use of Media

Silver :: Creative Effectiveness
Silver :: Design / Direct
Silver :: Digital Craft / Art Direction

Silver :: Digital Craft / User Interface

Silver :: Design Craft | Image Creation
Silver :: Direct / Film

Silver :: Health Equity
Silver :: Partnerships & Collaborations
Bronze :: Design / Brand Identity: New

Bronze :: Branded Entertaiment & Content

Bronze :: Design / Posters

Bronze :: Design Craft | Art Direction

Bronze :: Design Craft / Image Creation

Bronze :: Direct / Print

Bronze :: Experience / Activation / Events
Bronze :: Film Craft / Animation
Bronze :: Health Equity

Bronze :: Innovation / Digital Product

Bronze :: Partnership & Collaborations

Bronze :: Print & OOH Craft

D&AD [06]

Graphite :: Entertainment / Audio

Wood :: Animation / Creative Use of Budget

Wood :: Entertainment / Experiential

Wood :: Illustration / Collaboration

Wood :: Impact / Design

Wood :: Radio & Audio / Entertainment
9X Shortlist

London International Awards [60]

Grand LIA :: Audio & Radio

Gold :: Audio & Radio / Creative Use of Data

Gold:: Audio & Radio / Innovative Use of A&R

Gold :: Audio & Radio / Sound Design

Gold :: Branded Entertainment / Audio

Gold :: H&W Craft / 2D Animation

Gold :: H&W Craft / Illustration

Gold :: H&W Craft / Music Adaptation - Song

Gold :: H&W Craft / User Interface

Gold :: Pharma Craft / Animation

Gold :: Post Production / 2D and Stop Motion Animation

Silver :: Audio & Radio / Pharmaceuticals

Silver :: Audio & Radio / Script Writing

Silver :: Branded Content / Documentary Short Film

Silver :: Branded Content / Scripted Short Film

Silver :: Creativity in Media / Use of Outdoor

Silver :: Creativity in PR / Best Use of Sponsorship

Silver :: Design / Creative Use of Data

Silver :: Design / Data Visualization

Silver :: H&W / Creative Use of Data

Silver :: H&W / Public Service/Charity/NGO

Silver :: H&W Craft / 2D Animation

Silver :: H&W Craft / Art Direction

Silver :: H&W Craft / Stop-frame Animation

Silver :: H&W Craft / Use of Licensed Music

Silver :: Online Film / H&W

Silver :: Pharma / Branded: Creative Use of Data

Silver :: Pharma / Branded: Devices and Diagnostics

Silver :: Pharma / Branded: Patient Engagement

Silver :: Pharma / Unbranded: Creative Data

Silver :: Pharma Craft / Art Direction

Silver :: Pharma Craft / Experiential Use Sound

Silver :: Pharma Craft / Illustration Campaign

Bronze :: Audio & Radio / Craft: Music Adaptation

Bronze :: Audio & Radio / Health & Pharma

Bronze :: Billboard / Creative Use of Data Campaign

Bronze :: Creative Use of Data / Data Visualization

Bronze :: Creativity In B2B / B2B Craft

Bronze :: Creativity In B2B / Best Local Market

Bronze :: Creativity in PR / Best Use of Sponsorship

Bronze :: Creativity in PR / Public and Political Affairs

Bronze :: Design / Zeitgeist

Bronze :: H&W / Creative Use of Data Campaign

Bronze :: H&W / Education and Service Campaign

Bronze :: H&W / Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign

Bronze :: H&W Craft / Art Direction

Bronze :: Pharma / Social Responsibility

Bronze :: Pharma / Unbranded: Patient Engagement

Bronze :: Pharma / Unbranded: Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines

Bronze :: Pharma / Unbranded: Professional Services Campaign

Bronze :: Pharma Craft / Animation

Bronze :: Pharma Craft / Animation Campaign

Bronze :: Pharma Craft / Art Direction Campaign

Bronze :: Pharma Craft / Illustration

Bronze :: Print / Public Service/Charity/NGO

Bronze :: Pharma Craft / User Interface

14X Finalist

Art Directors Club [18]

Fusion Cube

Gold :: Design for Good / Experiential Design

Gold :: Design for Good / Illustration

Gold :: Illustration / Animation

Gold :: Pharma / H&W / Experiential Design

Gold :: Pharma / H&W / Motion Animation

Silver :: Design for Good / Illustration

Silver :: Design for Good / Motion / Fim Craft

Silver:: Design for Good / Pharma / H&W

Silver :: Illustration / Advertising

Silver :: Motion / Film Craft / Animation

Silver :: Motion / Film Craft / Short Video

Silver :: Publication / Books

Bronze :: Advertising / Animation

Bronze :: Advertising / Innovation

Bronze :: Design for Good / Publication

Bronze :: Illustration / Books

Bronze :: Pharma / H&W / Advertising / Film

5X Merit

New York Festivals [16]

Grand Prix :: Design

Gold :: Design
Gold :: Pharma - Craft / Art Direction

Gold :: Pharma - Print / Publishing

Silver :: H&W - A.I Driven Creativity

Silver :: H&W - OOH / Poster

Silver :: Pharma - Print / Publishing

Silver :: Pharma - Craft / Art Direction

Silver :: Pharma - Craft / Illustration

Silver :: Pharma - Craft / Print Materials
Silver :: Pharma - Design / Posters

Silver :: Pharma - Print / Collateral

Bronze :: H&W - Digital / Apps

Bronze :: H&W - Direct

Bronze :: H&W - Craft / Art Direction

Bronze :: H&W - Craft / Typography
8X Finalist

ANDYs [02]

Gold :: Idea
Gold :: Reset

The Drum Awards [44]

Editors Choice 2025
Grand Prix :: B2B

Grand Prix :: PR

Grand Prix :: Social Purpose

President’s Award :: Content

President’s Award :: Design

President’s Award :: Social Purpose

Gold :: Advertising / Art Direction

Gold :: Advertising / Guerrilla Marketing/Stunts

Gold :: Advertising / Online Video – Short Form

Gold :: B2B / Audio

Gold :: B2B / Most Creative Craft

Gold :: B2B / Most Creative TV, Video or Film

Gold :: Content / Brand Storytelling

Gold :: Content / Video and Film

Gold :: Design / Audio

Gold :: Design / Interaction Design

Gold :: Design / Use of Data & Insights

Gold :: Experiential / Creative Use of Budget

Gold :: Experiential / Healthcare and Pharma

Gold :: Media / Sponsorship

Gold :: PR / Activation

Gold :: Social Purpose / Advertising for Good

Gold :: Social Purpose / Use of Video/Film

Gold :: Social Purpose / Wellness and Health

Silver :: Advertising / Animation

Silver :: Advertising / Charity or Not-for-Profit & Gov or Public Sector

Silver :: B2B / B2B For Good

Silver :: Design / Best Visual Storytelling

Silver :: Digital Experience / Digital for Good

Silver :: Media / OOH

Silver :: Social Purpose / Gamification for Social Impact

Silver :: Social Purpose / Use of Data & Insights

Bronze :: Advertising / Illustration & Animation

Bronze :: Advertising / Online Video - Long Form

Bronze :: Advertising / Online Video - Short Form

Bronze :: Media / Use of Data & Insights

Bronze :: PR / DEI

Bronze :: PR / Healthcare & Pharma

Bronze :: Social / Use of Video or Social Film

Bronze :: Social Purpose / BIG Thinking

Bronze :: Social Purpose / Integrated Campaign - Not For Profit

Bronze :: Social Purpose / Use of Video/Film

El Ojo de Iberoamérica [04]

Grand Ojo :: Design

Gold :: Editorial Design

Silver :: Script

Silver :: Animation

2022
Best Local Idea :: Portugal

Eurobest [01]

Grand Prix :: Design

Ciclope Festival [04]

Silver :: Special Section / Low Budget
Bronze :: Special Section / Low Budget
Finalist :: Sound & Music / Licensed Music

Latino

Gold :: Animation
Gold :: Music

Brazilian Creative Club [06]

Gold :: Film / Animation

Gold :: Film / Editing

Silver :: Film / Animation

Silver :: Sound Design

Bronze :: Film / Animation

Bronze :: Film / Direction

3X In Book

Fast Company Innovation by Design [03]

Honoree :: Best Data Design / Magnetic Stories
Honoree :: Best Data Design / The Identity Builder
Honoree :: Best Health & Wellness Design / Magnetic Stories

AdAge [14]

Healthcare Marketing Impact Award

2x Best in Show

Gold :: Integrated Campaign

Gold :: Print / OOH Campaign

Gold :: Purpose-Led Campaign

Gold :: Tiny But Mighty

Silver :: Branded Entertainment / Content Campaign

Silver :: Data-Driven Campaign

Silver :: Integrated Campaign

Silver :: Print / OOH Campaign

Silver :: Purpose-Led Campaign

Bronze :: Data-Driven Campaign

Bronze :: Print / OOH Campaign

AdAge Creativity Award

Finalist :: Craft of the Year (2023)

Brazil Design Awards [03]

Grand Prix :: Craft for Design
Gold :: Craft for Design / Motion
Silver :: Social Impact Design / Health

LAD Awards [02]

Grand Prix :: Animation
People's Choice :: Animation

Epica Awards [02]

Gold :: Publication Design

Silver :: Media & Entertainment

MAD Stars [07]

Grand Prix :: Education

Gold :: Craft / Art Direction

Gold :: Design / Publication

Gold :: Pivot / Publication

Silver :: Peace & Justice

Bronze :: Direct / Publication

Crystal :: Film

AdForum PHNX [07]

Grand Prix :: Creativity for Peace

Grand Prix :: Print

Gold :: Creativity for Peace

Gold :: Graphic Design

Gold :: Print Craft

Gold :: Publication Design

Silver :: Public Relations

Lisbon Awards [05]

Grand Prix :: Illustration

Gold :: Creative Effectiveness

Gold :: Promo & Activation
Gold :: PR

Bronze :: Press

Lusophones Awards [43]

2X Grand Prix
8X Gold
12X Silver
21X Bronze

Portugal Creative Club [02]

Gold :: Audio
Bronze :: Craft / Copywriting

ADCE [01]

Silver :: Film & Audio / Audio/Radio Commercial

Manny Awards [08]

Gold :: Innovation Award
Gold :: Best Medical Device Campaign
Gold :: Best Patient Engagement Campaign
Gold :: Best Point Of Care Campaign

Gold :: Best Point Of Care Campaign
Gold :: Best Professional Print Campaign

Gold :: Best Professional Print Campaign
Gold :: Best Rare Disease Campaign

MM+M Awards [24]

Gold :: Corporate Branding Campaign

Gold :: Digital Initiative for Non-Consumers

Gold :: Health Advocacy/Health Affairs/Public Policy

Gold: Health-Tech Innovation

Gold :: Multichannel Campaign

Gold :: Orphan Product Marketing Initiative

Gold :: Professional Print Campaign

Gold :: Professional Sales Tool

Gold :: Use of Customer Experience Marketing

Gold :: Use of Data and Analytics or Data Platform

Gold :: Use of Film or Video

Gold :: Use of Immersive Technology

Gold :: Use of Social Media

Silver :: Consumer Print Campaign

Silver :: Corporate Branding Campaign

Silver :: Digital Initiative for Non-Consumers

Silver :: Health Advocacy/Health Affairs/Public Policy

Silver :: Orphan Product Marketing Initiative

Silver :: Philanthropic or Purpose-Driven Campaign

Silver :: Point-of-Care Marketing

Silver :: Professional Sales Tools

Silver :: Use of Customer Experience Marketing

Silver :: Use of Influencer Marketing

Silver :: Use of Market Access Marketing ns

The Creative Floor [22]

Gold :: Animation
Gold :; Art Direction
Gold :; Art Direction
Gold :; Art Direction
Gold :; Artificial Intelligence
Gold :; Artificial Intelligence
Gold :: Best Digital Tactic
Gold :: Best Digital Tactic
Gold :: Best Smart Phone App
Gold :: Best Tablet App
Gold :: Best Use of Technology
Gold :: Design
Gold :: Design
Gold :: Exhibitions
Gold :: Illustration
Gold :: Illustration
Gold :: Packaging / Pro Bono
Gold :: Poster Individual
Gold :: Press Campaign
Gold :: Print Sales / Pro Bono
Gold :: Print Sales / Pro Bono
Gold :: Symposium

KIAF Awards [02]

Gold :: Print & Publishing

Silver :: Design

Cresta Awards [01]

Silver :: Moving Image / Over 60s

Gerety Awards [01]

Bronze :: Work for Good

Lürzer's Archive [06]

6X Published Campaigns

2022
#1 Art Director :: Portugal

@DTORGO