The fusion of creativity across management, art, and design. 

Carlos Mello, from Porto, Portugal, is an artist who grew up in a deeply artistic environment, influenced by his father—the sculptor JCarlos—and a strong family heritage rooted in art.

From an early age, he discovered his passion for transforming raw materials, developing a creative vision that led him to study Product Design in Viana do Castelo. He specialized in footwear in São João da Madeira and furthered his knowledge in Fashion Design at the Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” in Naples, Italy. 

At the age of 19, he presented his first footwear collection, “Exotic”, at Gallery Shoes in Germany. Later, he collaborated with designer Luís Onofre, an experience that provided him with in-depth knowledge of the industry and opened new doors in the world of design. 

In 2021, he founded MainGUILTY, a brand that combines art and design in a disruptive and avant-garde way. Through his sculptural furniture, he seeks to tell stories, challenge limitations, and evoke emotions. The company quickly crossed borders, establishing a presence on five continents and being recognized in 2022 by Associative Design as a breakthrough brand.