Jundiaí, Brazil · Research, positioning and verbal identity

Turning research into brand decisions.

My work starts with investigation: interviewing, comparing, spotting patterns and telling symptoms apart from real problems. From there, I build positioning, architectures and verbal systems able to guide decisions — not just presentations.

8 years in brand strategy 15 years in marketing and communications 60+ branding projects

Agribusiness · Education · Financial services · Technology · Animal nutrition · Digital business

Work

Selected projects

Each project opens on the brand decision that was at stake. Filter by discipline if you prefer.

Other projects: Gonçalves Packaging, Fertibom, InMetrics, ICTS, World Wine and Tuberfil.

Scope

Where I come into the project

From investigation to application, with primary responsibility for strategy and writing.

01

Research and diagnosis

Desk research, competitors, trends, interviews and group sessions.

02

Strategy

Synthesis, scenarios, positioning, brand platform and architecture.

03

Verbal expression

Verbal identity, messaging, manifestos and strategic writing.

04

Facilitation

Workshops, presentations, training and implementation guidance.

Portrait of Daltro Coutinho

About

Eight years telling symptoms apart from problems.

  • Founder and principal strategist at Salcio, an independent brand strategy and identity boutique in Jundiaí, Brazil.
  • Seven years of continuous collaboration with Sebastiany Branding, across approximately 30 projects.
  • Positioning, brand architecture, qualitative research, verbal identity and implementation guidance.
  • Workshops, training and strategic presentations for internal teams and partner agencies.
  • Native Portuguese. Advanced English, used professionally in interviews, workshops and deliverables.
  • Graphic Design degree (UNIP). Further education at ESPM, Brandster and MAM.

Clients

Brands I have worked with

Where I have worked

Consultancies and studios

Teaching

Classes and talks

Contact

If the challenge calls for research, debate and clarity before it becomes expression, we will probably have a good conversation.

Open to brand strategy roles and to independent projects, in Brazil or abroad.