Nikolai Rizo

Industrial Designer

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

About

I am a versatile designer with a strong background in various fields. My design approach centers around a balance between functionality, aesthetics, and culture. Working on a wide range of projects, from furniture, household appliances, and high-tech products to industrial buildings and yacht design, I'm able to adapt and excel in different design domains. My commitment to creating cohesive brand experiences is also evident in my work on branding and packaging design projects. With a rich and diverse design culture, I aim to craft experiences across different industries.

Experience

  • Partner, Industrial Designer at PLATZ Architecture + Design
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

    platz is an architecture and design studio specialized in concept and design development, including a wide range of consultancy services. We are a team of dedicated architects and designers, eager to explore new tectonics and experiment with space + material while focusing on the programmatic requirements of the client.

  • jozeph forakis ... design (11 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Industrial Designer
      Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

      Production Yachts Design @ CL Yachts: + Project Development & Management + Strategic Research + 3D Modeling & Rendering + Production / Construction Monitoring

    • Senior Industrial Designer
      Feb 2015 - Nov 2021 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      + Project Development & Management + Concept Development + Strategic Research + 3D, VR & Physical Modeling + Design for Manufacturing Products from different industries: Household Appliances, Transportation, Lighting, Bathroom, Home and Office Furnitures and accessories, High-tech, Smartphones

  • Partner, Industrial Designer at vve.design
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

    vve.design is an independent global design consultancy focused on branding, product design and packaging.

  • Sales Representative at Riplateks
    2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

    Representing leading machinery companies in the field of plastic and composite manufacturing technologies with a focus on recycling.

  • Industrial Designer at jozeph forakis ... design
    May 2012 - Oct 2012 · 6 mos

    Assistance for project development, strategic research, 3D modeling, physical modeling, technical drawings of products from different industries: lighting, bathroom, home and office furniture and accessories.