My name is Lilian Santini and I was born in a small town in Brazil where I cultivated a love for languages. In addition to my native Brazilian Portuguese, I became fluent in English and Spanish. It was the gift of language that enabled me to move to New York City in 2004, where I launched my career working with educational and cultural institutions. It sparked a life-long passion for mission-driven organizations in me that continues today.

I moved to Miami in 2015. I was ready to start something new and founded The Copper Portico with a vision rooted in collaboration and invested in my clients' success.

Branding and Design have been always important to me - I love that moment in the creative process when we know we have translated our clients' vision into a physical representation that will make them proud.

After 10+ years of helping entrepreneurs and world-renowned companies create dynamic visual brands, I have the pleasure of leading work that is rooted in authenticity, relationships, and one–of-a-kind aesthetics. I'm the Creative Director of The Copper Portico and love getting to know my clients personally. No project is delivered without my input and I make sure that my clients see themselves on the brand we build together.

The Copper Portico is about creating gorgeous brands for those bringing good to the world. We love working with companies that are aware of their impact and striving to make their communities better.

As for the name, a portico is the supportive structure that leads to a door. For us, it symbolizes the collaborative creative process we guide our clients through. Copper is the mineral of Brazil, where I was born, and it is used to craft pieces that provide a container for culture, traditions, stories and memories.

The Copper Portico represents our company’s heritage and the shared creative journey that brings forth new realms of possibilities.

Our process starts with a foundational deep-dive, understanding our clients' story, motivation, and uniqueness - so that we can shed light on that special value they are creating in their communities.

Beyond a new logo or business card, this work leaves our clients rooted in a purpose - a vision of their place in the world.

Winning the NYX Marcom Awards is humbling and shows us that we're accomplishing our goal of bringing a joyful and inspired approach to design.

This award adds to the credibility we've been building for the agency throughout the years.