BLENDING STRATEGIC MARKETING WITH CREATIVE VISION
Silvata, founded by Elfie and Patrick, embodies the essence of a shared life and work partnership. Together, they have harnessed their unique backgrounds and expertise to create a powerful synergy in their professional collaboration. Their combined passion for innovative marketing, creative design, and the occasional inspirational coffee break forms the cornerstone of Silvata.
At Silvata, Elfie and Patrick have merged their distinct talents to delivering quality and innovation in every project and offer a unique blend of services in the realm of Social Media Marketing and Image Creation.
ELFIE
FOUNDER, CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Elfie, with a B.A. in Business Administration and a focus on Marketing and Art History, brings over 20 years of experience to the forefront of marketing and creative design. Her career, spanning roles at broadcast stations and Berlin’s Villa Grisebach auction house, set the stage for her diverse professional journey.
At RTL Radiovermarktung, Elfie was instrumental in shaping the product management for national sales and online, leading innovative cross-media campaigns for renowned brands like Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa, and IKEA. Her expertise in strategic planning and creativity was further showcased in her co-founding of a Creative Agency, known for integrating high aesthetic elements into campaigns for clients such as Duftstars and PSI.
Continuing her entrepreneurial path, Elfie moved to Portugal and co-founded Silvata LDA with her husband. As the Founder, CEO, and Creative Director, she merges her extensive experience with her innate creativity, driving Silvata towards new achievements in the digital marketing landscape.
PATRICK
FOUNDER & ART DIRECTOR
In Berlin, at the ‘Hochschule der Künste’ (Berlin University of the Arts) during Vivienne Westwood’s professorship, Patrick embarked on his visual communication studies, culminating in a successful graduation with a diploma in design. Immersed in the city’s vibrant and dynamic cultural scene, this period was marked by his deep involvement in the energetic underground youth and music culture, which influenced his creative projects. He captured the essence of this lively scene in his work, from designing CD covers to developing distinctive corporate identities and publishing a monthly event magazine that celebrated Berlin’s cultural diversity.
Patrick’s professional journey took him to ProSiebenSat.1 Media, where he refined his television graphics skills and expanded his expertise in 3D design using Cinema 4D.
As a creative agency founder, he leveraged his skills in 2D and 3D animation, visualization, and character design, contributing to the agency’s recognition for creating high aesthetic campaigns for clients like Duftstars, Seat, DFB, and PSI. He also displayed his leadership skills by directing film sets for TV commercials.
The next chapter of his entrepreneurial journey led him to Portugal, where he established Silvata together with his wife, Elfie. In this new venture, Patrick, as Art Director, blends his rich experience and artistic flair, driving the company forward in the fields of digital marketing and creative design.