The Creator
Behind the Vision
DGS Event Creator — operating under the brand DGS & The Team, is Timor-Leste’s leading event decoration, design, and creative agency. Founded in 2018 by Domingos Gonçalves Barros, DGS was built on a powerful conviction: to elevate the standard of events in Timor-Leste by fusing modern global design sensibilities with the rich, authentic beauty of Timorese culture and heritage.
Over seven years, we have grown from a bold startup into the most trusted creative studio in Dili, the first call made by couples planning their dream wedding, corporations hosting high-profile galas, and cultural institutions seeking to honour Timorese heritage with world-class presentation. We have delivered over 50+ events across the nation, serving everyone from intimate family gatherings to large-scale national celebrations.
"We don't just decorate spaces. We craft experiences, environments where culture, creativity, and emotion come alive together."
Core Values
Creativity
We see possibilities where others see limitations. Every constraint is an invitation to think differently — and to create something unforgettable.
Resilience
Built from the spirit of Timor-Leste. We move forward with grace under pressure, adapting, problem-solving, and delivering — no matter the challenge.
Empowerment
We design with and for people. Our work lifts communities, celebrates culture, and creates spaces where everyone belongs and every story is honored.
Meet the Founder
Domingos Gonçalves Barros
FOUNDER, CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR | DGS EVENT CREATOR
Creative entrepreneur, event designer, and cultural bridge-builder from Dili, Timor-Leste. A graduate of Dili Institute of Technology, a YSEALI Fellow of the University of Texas at Austin, and an ASEAN leadership alumnus — Domingos brings a rare combination of artistic vision, international exposure, and deep roots in Timorese identity.
