I’m Riccardo Quacquarelli, an Industrial Designer and creative illustrator driven by the idea that making is the fastest way to learn. After graduating from the Polytechnic of Bari, I’ve built a strong professional foundation in luxury stone and bespoke furniture, where I combine technical detailing with a strong artistic sensibility—especially around light, materials, and atmosphere. In my work, I move smoothly between concept and production: from CAD/BIM and 3D modeling to hands-on collaboration with CNC machining, laser cutting, and workshop teams. I also translate ideas into visuals through illustration and storytelling, including children’s book illustration work and publishing-focused graphics, with a special focus on lighting design and customized furnishings.

Riccardo Quacquarelli

I’m Riccardo Quacquarelli, an Industrial Designer and creative illustrator driven by the idea that making is the fastest way to learn. After graduating from the Polytechnic of Bari, I’ve built a strong professional foundation in luxury stone and bespoke furniture, where I combine technical detailing with a strong artistic sensibility—especially around light, materials, and atmosphere. In my work, I move smoothly between concept and production: from CAD/BIM and 3D modeling to hands-on collaboration with CNC machining, laser cutting, and workshop teams. I also translate ideas into visuals through illustration and storytelling, including children’s book illustration work and publishing-focused graphics, with a special focus on lighting design and customized furnishings.

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I’m Riccardo Quacquarelli, an Industrial Designer and creative illustrator driven by the idea that making is the fastest way to learn. After graduating from the Polytechnic of Bari, I’ve built a strong professional foundation in luxury stone and bespoke furniture, where I combine technical detailing with a strong artistic sensibility—especially around light, materials, and atmosphere.

In my work, I move smoothly between concept and production: from CAD/BIM and 3D modeling to hands-on collaboration with CNC machining, laser cutting, and workshop teams. I also translate ideas into visuals through illustration and storytelling, including children’s book illustration work and publishing-focused graphics, with a special focus on lighting design and customized furnishings.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Product designer (story + illustration for publishing) at Edizioni la Meridiana - Publishing House
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on children’s book production focused on visual storytelling: gathered information for the story by interfacing with the author, defined visual sketches and storyboards from phrases and episodes, and created final illustrations using traditional and digital methods. Coordinated with the publishing house’s graphic designers to ensure technical and printing requirements were met.
Intern (CAD/3D, furniture & lighting design, CNC/laser support) at CV Progetti (Politecnico di Bari)
September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Assisted with surveys and dimensioning phases on construction sites, redesigned measurements in CAD, and created furniture project sketches, 3D models, and renderings. Designed creative lamps combining marble, light, and metal; proposed lighting solutions for translucent stones (Onyx and Patagonia marble) including backlit feature walls and luminous kitchen islands. Worked with CNC machines for wooden elements to ensure precision, created cut and decorated wood objects via laser machines, and used polystyrene cutting machines for lightweight marble elements. Prepared ISO programs for CNC marble machines and collaborated with stonemasons, carpenters, and blacksmiths to translate complex concepts into functional, high-end products. Produced website graphics and photos for Europa Marmi.
Illustrator of children’s books at Edizioni la Meridiana - Publishing House
February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Illustrated children’s book projects using digital and layout tools. Produced artwork in Procreate, developed advanced illustration skills, and supported page preparation and technical aspects using InDesign and Photoshop.

Education

Master’s Degree in Industrial Design (Furniture design – CnC Tecnique – Modelling with laser technology – Product ergonomics) at Politecnico di Bari
September 1, 2020 - July 31, 2023
Erasmus (exchange program) at University of Sopron
February 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design at Politecnico di Bari
October 1, 2016 - July 31, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree (University listed as University of Sopron) at University of Sopron
January 1, 2016 - July 31, 2020
High school of art at Federico II Stupor Mundi High school of art
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other