Creative Spatial & Equipment Designer | Portugal
Naquib Hassamo
Born in 1960
About the creator
- Naquib, originally from Lisbon, brings a dynamic blend of creativity, leadership, and international experience to his work. He recently completed a role as Operations Director at Sweet Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Figueira da Foz, while also showcasing his creative talents in the Elevarte Exhibition with his ceramic tile project Cria Tu, which received notable success. His career began in Angola, where he worked as an Interior Designer and 3D Expert for CONCENTRA. He was later appointed Project Manager at Soel Lda., overseeing the final stages of a hotel construction project. In Portugal, Naquib contributed to public sector design initiatives with the Junta da Freguesia da Agualva, managing a range of interior design projects from concept to execution. Naquib also has a strong background in logistics, having worked with Real Panoplia in Odivelas to manage outsourcing for major multinational clients such as GE, Barclays Finance, BMW Finance, MetLife, Allianz, Liberty, and Mapfre Insurance. Multilingual, he speaks five foreign languages and recently completed an English and Office Skills course at City and Islington College in London. In the hospitality industry, Naquib has held diverse roles, including Food and Beverage Manager at Hotel Berna in Lisbon and receptionist positions at various hotels in both Lisbon and the UK, such as Comfort Inn Buckingham Palace and Days Hotel Hounslow in Greater London. During the pandemic, after losing a position as an apprentice mould drawer, he pivoted toward digital technologies, completing a program at CENCAL in Alcobaça. Today, he divides his time between hospitality management—where he is confident in leading departments or working on the front lines—and developing his own artistic tile creations. Known for his calm, solution-oriented approach and ability to adapt to new environments, Naquib’s true passion lies in design, where his creativity continues to thrive.
Education
Naquib’s diverse educational path reflects his adaptability and drive for personal growth. He completed an English and Office Skills course at City and Islington College in London, adding to his multilingual capabilities — he speaks five foreign languages. Following a career shift during the pandemic, he pursued digital technologies at CENCAL in Alcobaça, expanding his creative and technical expertise. His early career also included a strong foundation in interior design and 3D visualization, skills he further developed while working in Angola.
Exhibitions
Naquib’s work as a ceramic artist has been gaining attention in the contemporary art scene. His debut exhibition took place in 2022 at the Barata Feyo Museum in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, marking the beginning of his journey in ceramic expression. More recently, in 2025, he participated in the Elevarte Exhibition with his tile project Cria Tu, where his work was well received and recognized for its originality and expressive power.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Naquib has demonstrated remarkable versatility. He has held key roles in the hospitality industry, including Operations Director at Sweet Atlantic Hotel & Spa and Food and Beverage Manager at Hotel Berna. He also worked internationally in Angola, where he advanced from an Interior Designer and 3D Expert at CONCENTRA to a Project Manager overseeing a hotel construction project. In the public sector, he contributed to interior design projects for the Junta da Freguesia da Agualva. Additionally, he gained valuable experience in logistics, working with major multinational companies such as GE, Barclays Finance, BMW Finance, MetLife, Allianz, Liberty, and Mapfre Insurance.
Artistic Style
Naquib’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in personal fulfillment and emotional expression. He views design as a form of storytelling, where every color, texture, and composition is intentional and meaningful. His ceramic tiles are more than decorative pieces — they are expressions of emotion and thought, shaped by lived experience. Influenced by the introspection brought on during the pandemic, his work embraces a tactile, intuitive process that turns creativity into a three-dimensional reality. His design philosophy is built on authenticity, symbolism, and a strong belief in the power of aesthetics to convey identity and emotion.
Masterpieces by Naquib Hassamo
