The Refinery – Diego Torgo

The Refinery

About

The Refinery is a specialized division focused on shaping the art direction and design behind Area 23's flagship projects. Here’s a glimpse at some of the work we have worked on.

Gavião Kyikatêjê

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Client
Gavião Kyikatêjê Football Club

Type
Art Direction

Recognition

Cannes Lions
01 Gold
01 Silver
03 Shortlist

Clio Sports
02 Grand Clio
05 Gold
01 Silver

The Drum Awards
01 Editor's Choice
01 Grand Prix
02 President's Award
06 Gold
02 Silver
02 Bronze

LIA
01 Silver
03 Bronze
01 Finalist

Ciclope Festival
01 Silver
01 Finalist

Brazilian Creative Club
01 Gold
01 Silver
01 Bronze

Seen Book

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Client
Insmed

Type
Art Direction
Book Design
Editorial
Lettering
Illustration

Recognition

Cannes Lions
01 Shortlist

Clio Health
01 Gold
03 Bronze
01 Shortlist

New York Festival
02 Finalist

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HER2.0

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Client
Jazz Pharmaceutical

Type
Art Direction
Illustration
Typography
CGI

Recognition

Cannes Lions
01 Shortlist

D&AD
01 Shortlist

Clio Health
01 Bronze

New York Festival
03 Silver
02 Finalist

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The Endless Cycle

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Client
Insmed

Type
Art Direction
Typography

The Right Expert Matters

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Client
Jazz Pharmaceutical

Type
Art Direction
Illustration
Typography
CGI

Recognition

Lürzer's Archive

Sick Beats Posters

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Client
Woojer

Type
Art Direction
Illustration
Typography

The Outside In Experiment

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Client
Horizon Therapeutics

Type
Art Direction

Recognition

Cannes Lions
01 Silver
01 Shortlist

LIA
02 Gold
04 Bronze
01 Finalist

Glass Shells

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Client
Uplizna

Type
Art Direction

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The Gout Monster

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Client
Krystexxa

Type
Art Direction

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McCann Health NY Branding

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Client
McCann Health NY

Type
Design
Art Direction

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