Daniel Castro Maia

design & illustration

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Predatory InstinctsPredatory Instincts

Predatory Instincts


Cover for the May 2020 Issue, on the main story about investors eyeing distressed properties amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

client
The Real Deal Magazine
art director
Paul Dilakian

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Daniel Castro Maia

I am...


Daniel Castro Maia, a Brazilian designer & illustrator based in Denver, CO.

During the day, I'm busy growing brands at Floresta Creative. At night, I illustrate for stories I'm passionate about. On weekends I fight crime with the help of my cat sidekick. Don't believe me? Here's proof. I studied Illustration at California College of the Arts in San Francisco.

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I've worked with...


The New York TimesPOLITICO EuropeThe Washington Post5280 MagazineQuanta MagazineFireside FictionInstitutional InvestorThe Real Deal MagazineHero Complex GalleryThe FillmoreVinePair+ more.

Recognized by...


Society of Illustrators 63American Illustration 38, 39 Chosen3x3 No. 16, No. 17, No. 18Creative Quarterly 55, 56, 57Communication Arts Interactive Annual 2019, Shortlist 2019-21Latin American Ilustración 7, 8 SelectedAdobe Design Achievement Award 2019My mom says she's very proud