Ricardo Sa Freire
Free agent designer — Stockholm, Sweden
About
Hi!
My name is Ricardo, I'm born and raised in Rio de Janeiro but I spent the last 7 years living around the globe before deciding to set base in Stockholm.
Having experienced everyday life in five countries gave me a unique overview of different cultures and behaviors in both professional and personal aspects of life.
For the past eight years I have helped startups and multinationals in the developmental of highly innovative solutions and top selling products awarded by some of the most prestigious design institutions.
When I'm not designing I'm pinning my bikes through the woods or carving my boards in water, snow or asphalt
- Experience:
- 9 years
- Education:
- Umeå Institute of Design (SWE)
- Awards:
- red dot design award - 2012
Ergonomidesign AB
Snikers Workwear - Flexi Tool Bags / Backpacks
red dot design award - 2012
Ergonomidesign AB
Ergon SM3 Pro MTB saddle
iF product design award - 2012
Ergonomidesign AB
minMe portable health monitor
iF - Eurobike Award - 2011
Ergonomidesign AB
Ergon SM3 Pro MTB saddle
MCB design award - 2008
Indio da Costa Design
Movement E-610 cross trainer
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Resumé
1 - NOCS (SWE)
Product Design Manager
Main tasks/responsibilities:
Project manager (from first sketch to production follow up),
concept designer, CAD modeler.
2 - Idesign (SWE)
Industrial Designer - Jan. 2012 / Aug. 2012
Main tasks/responsibilities:
Project manager, concept designer, model/prototype builder,
CAD modeler/visualizer.
3 - Ergonomidesign AB (SWE)
Industrial Designer - 2009 / 2011
Main tasks/responsibilities:
Assistant project manager, concept designer, model/prototype builder,
CAD modeler/visualizer.
4 - Cookie Composites (AUS)
Design Consultant - 2006 / 2012
Main tasks/responsibilities:
Project manager, concept designer, design strategist, CAD modeler/visualizer, conceptual engineer.
5 - Oxylane Group - Decathlon Design (FRA)
Advanced Design Intern - 2008
Main tasks/responsibilities:
creative workshop assistant, project manager, concept designer, CAD modeler/visualizer.
6 - Piks Design (FRA)
Design Consultant - 2008
Main tasks/responsibilities:
Concept designer, CAD modeler/visualizer.
7 - Astro Studios (USA)
Junior Industrial Designer - Summer 2007
Main tasks/responsibilities:
concept designer, model builder, CAD modeler/visualizer.
8 - Tatil Design (BRA)
Industrial Designer - 2006
Main tasks/responsibilities:
project manager, concept designer, CAD modeler/visualizer.
9 - Indio da Costa Design (BRA)
Industrial Designer - 2003 / 2005
Main tasks/responsibilities:
concept designer, model/prototype builder, CAD modeler/visualizer.
education:
1 - Master of fine arts in Advanced Product Design
Umeå Institute of Design - Umeå, Sweden
2006 to 2009
2 - Bachelor of Industrial Design
PUC -RJ - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2000 to 2004
honors and awards:
2012 red dot design award - Snikers Flexi Tool Bags / Backpacks
2012 red dot design award - Ergon SM3 Pro MTB saddle
2012 IF product design award - minMe portable health monitor
2011 IF Eurobike design award - Ergon SM3 Pro MTB saddle
2008 MCB design award - Movement E-610 cross trainer
