TEDxGeorge Speaker
Raquel de Castro Maia is a multidisciplinary creative force — a photographer, illustrator and graphic designer whose work weaves visual storytelling with purpose and impact. With a background in fine arts and a career spanning over a decade, Raquel’s creative lens is shaped by a deep connection to nature, culture and human emotion.
Her photography captures more than moments — it tells stories that evoke empathy and curiosity. Through her illustrations and design, Raquel crafts immersive visual worlds that elevate ideas, movements and brands. She has collaborated with purpose-driven organisations across Africa and beyond, using art and design as tools for education, conservation and community empowerment.
Raquel is the founder of a boutique creative agency focused on bespoke content creation, where she leads projects ranging from environmental awareness campaigns to identity design for social enterprises. Her TEDx talk explores the power of photography as a visual language — how it can shift mindsets, spark empathy, and inspire collective action. She delves into how creativity, when rooted in authenticity, becomes a catalyst for imagining and shaping a more conscious world.
