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I stumbled across No Naked Design‘s amazing work on Instagram. Nuno, the human behind this design studio is a designer from Portugal who creates modern wedding stationary for the artful minds. Bold & modern – loved it! So I reached out to him, to talk with him about his approach. To me, it’s really unique in the wedding world! To all couples who seek something less “weddingy”.

From museums to matrimony

Kirstin: Hi Nuno, So nice to meet you! I discovered your work on Instagram, and it really stood out as it’s a bit different to the classic wedding stationary approach! Can you tell me about your background and how you got into wedding design?

Nuno: I studied design in northern Portugal, focusing on German, Scandinavian, and Swiss aesthetics. After university, I spent years creating museums – designing their interiors, colors, typography, and working with architects to blend ancient and modern elements. The transition to weddings came through my girlfriend, who’s a wedding florist. She noticed I had a keen eye for details and encouraged me to try wedding design, noting there wasn’t anything similar in Portugal.

About his design process

Kirstin: What’s your process when working with couples?

Nuno: We start with a consultation to explore their vision. Most couples come with a mood board, but if not, I create one based on our discussion. My process is like a diamond – we start broad, narrow down to specific details that resonate, then expand again to create a cohesive identity across all materials.

Working beyond paper

Kirstin: What sets your work apart from traditional wedding stationery?

Nuno: I work beyond paper. I use acrylics, metal, concrete – any material that serves the design. Recently, I created metal menus for a couple who loved Dune and sunsets. I will dye the metal in gradients so it created a sunset effect when viewed from different angles.

When to book

Kirstin: How far in advance should couples book with you?

Nuno: For peak months – May, June, September, October – I recommend 8-12 months ahead. During quieter periods, I can work with shorter timelines, sometimes even 3-4 months for day-of stationery.

Collaboration with other wedding vendors

Kirstin: How do you collaborate with other wedding vendors?

It’s like a symphony – everyone plays their own instrument but creates one unified piece. I work closely with planners, florists, and other vendors. I need to know plate sizes, flower colors, everything that might influence the design.

Kirstin: What’s your view on the future of wedding stationery?

Nuno: ‘Stationery’ is becoming too limiting a term. We’re moving beyond paper and fabric into digital elements like wedding websites. Every platform is an opportunity to create. I think wedding stationery deserves the same artistic consideration as other elements – even a menu can be elevated into something special.

Advice for couples

Kirstin: What advice would you give to couples looking for unique wedding design?

Nuno: Look for designers who treat each piece as art. Don’t settle for templates or copies. The stationery should blend seamlessly with other wedding elements while maintaining its own artistic identity. When everything works together – the flowers, the venue, the stationery – it creates a complete experience.

Kirstin: Great to hear, thanks so much for giving me an insight to your work sharing your approach with me!

Where you can find his work.
No Naked Design Website
No Naked Design Instagram