André Pinto

André Pinto, born in Porto, Portugal, in 1985, pursued his studies in Product Design at Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, where he completed his higher education. After collaborating with several industrial design studios in Portugal, André developed a deep appreciation for the direct link between design and manufacturing. This passion led him to join Adico in 2009, where he now serves as Head of the Technical Department and Head Designer.

For André, design is a holistic process, one that strategically combines creativity with functionality, from initial concept to final product. “I see design as a whole, where different fields should always complement each other, and where each product has the power to tell stories and offer new experiences,” he says.

His journey with Adico began through the “Take a Seat” contest, which sparked his fascination with the company’s legacy and its ongoing quest for innovative seating solutions. After completing his professional internship, he joined the Adico team and has since felt a deep sense of responsibility to contribute new, beautiful chapters to the company’s already rich history.