About Me

Hi, I’m Rodrigo! 👋🏽

I’m a design leader who believes great ideas come from curiosity, collaboration, and a little bit of playful chaos. Over the years I’ve worked across corporate in-house teams and nimble consultancies, building products and experiences that bring joy to people’s lives.

Currently, I lead design at BARK, where I guide a talented team in creating products that strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans. Before that, I shaped products in fast-moving consultancies, learning how to turn messy problems into thoughtful, tangible solutions.

My approach is rooted in empathy, storytelling, and building teams where creativity doesn’t just happen; it’s encouraged, protected, and celebrated. Whether it’s shaping the next generation of physical products, mentoring designers, or finding unexpected inspiration in everyday life, I aim to make design both purposeful and fun.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me sketching, tinkering with side projects, or chasing my dog around the park.

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design

Industrial Design B.F.A. and Accessory Design minor (Summa Cum Laude)

Areas of Expertise

Industrial Design

Accessory Design

UX/UI Design

Skills

Sketching

3D Modeling & Rendering

Storytelling

Information Architecture

Research Facilitation & Synthesizing

Content Strategy

Visual Design