Hi, I’m Federico Rizzo, a product and food designer with international experience spanning Italy and the Netherlands. I merge hands-on prototyping (metal, wood, carpentry) with 3D modeling and CAD to craft projects that are both functional and narratively engaging, with a strong emphasis on material storytelling, sustainability, and circular design. My practice bridges research and production, enabling me to move seamlessly from conceptual exploration to tangible outcomes. I’ve collaborated across contexts—from experimental collections and exhibitions to custom furniture fabrication and set design—cultivating cross-disciplinary partnerships, sustainable material innovation, and site-specific solutions that resonate with people and places.

Federico Rizzo

Hi, I’m Federico Rizzo, a product and food designer with international experience spanning Italy and the Netherlands. I merge hands-on prototyping (metal, wood, carpentry) with 3D modeling and CAD to craft projects that are both functional and narratively engaging, with a strong emphasis on material storytelling, sustainability, and circular design. My practice bridges research and production, enabling me to move seamlessly from conceptual exploration to tangible outcomes. I’ve collaborated across contexts—from experimental collections and exhibitions to custom furniture fabrication and set design—cultivating cross-disciplinary partnerships, sustainable material innovation, and site-specific solutions that resonate with people and places.

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Hi, I’m Federico Rizzo, a product and food designer with international experience spanning Italy and the Netherlands. I merge hands-on prototyping (metal, wood, carpentry) with 3D modeling and CAD to craft projects that are both functional and narratively engaging, with a strong emphasis on material storytelling, sustainability, and circular design.

My practice bridges research and production, enabling me to move seamlessly from conceptual exploration to tangible outcomes. I’ve collaborated across contexts—from experimental collections and exhibitions to custom furniture fabrication and set design—cultivating cross-disciplinary partnerships, sustainable material innovation, and site-specific solutions that resonate with people and places.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Designer & Brand Developer at Salicornia Studio
May 1, 2022 - Present
Founded an independent studio focused on experimental collections questioning material use and form. Exhibited works at Milan Design Week 2025, Object Rotterdam, and Dutch Design Week 2024. Developed design concepts and visual identity, combining narrative and sustainable practices.
Product Designer & Outdoor Furniture Fabricator at Vi.da srl
July 31, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Designed and produced outdoor furniture in wood and metal. Managed prototyping and fabrication (TIG/MIG/MAG welding, carpentry, surface finishing). Collaborated with the technical team to optimize industrial processes.
Food & Product Designer at Keuken Confessies
June 30, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Designed objects and installations for food-related performances and events. Oversaw prototyping and detailing for functional and narrative-driven pieces. Integrated sustainable materials into conceptual design.
Set Designer & Fabricator at Capriola Art Week
September 30, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Designed and built scenographic structures for cultural events.
Technician / Assistant Curator at KORA Art Center
August 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Supported technical setup and exhibition logistics; coordinated between artists, curators, and technical staff.
Assistant Curator at PALAI Exhibition
June 30, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Assisted with curatorial support and project management for a group exhibition.
Product designer/Brand developer at Salicornia Studio
May 1, 2022 - Present
Founded an independent studio focused on experimental collections questioning material use and form. Developed design concepts and visual identity, and prepared narratives around sustainability. Exhibited works at Milan Design Week 2025, Object Rotterdam, and Dutch Design Week 2024, integrating technical prototyping with storytelling.
Product Designer & Outdoor Furniture Fabricator at Vi.da srl
July 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Designed and produced outdoor furniture in wood and metal. Managed prototyping and fabrication (TIG/MIG/MAG welding, carpentry, surface finishing). Collaborated with the technical team to optimize industrial processes.
Food & Product Designer at Keuken Confessies
June 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Designed objects and installations for food-related performances and events. Oversaw prototyping and detailing for functional and narrative-driven pieces. Integrated sustainable materials into conceptual design.
Set Designer & Fabricator at Capriola Art Week
September 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Designed and built scenographic structures for cultural events.
Technician / Assistant Curator at KORA Art Center
August 1, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Supported technical setup and exhibition logistics, coordinating between artists, curators, and technical staff.
Assistant Curator at PALAI Exhibition
June 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Assisted with curatorial support and project management for a group exhibition.
Product designer/Brand developer at Salicornia Studio
May 1, 2022 - Present
Founded an independent studio focused on experimental collections questioning material use and form. Developed design concepts and visual identity, integrating narrative and sustainable practices across projects and productions.
Product Designer & Outdoor Furniture Fabricator at Vi.da srl
July 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Designed and produced outdoor furniture in wood and metal. Managed prototyping and fabrication (TIG/MIG/MAG welding, carpentry, surface finishing) and collaborated with the technical team to optimize industrial processes.
Food & Product Designer at Keuken Confessies
June 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Designed objects and installations for food-related performances and events. Oversaw prototyping and detailing for functional and narrative-driven pieces, integrating sustainable materials into conceptual design.
Set Designer & Fabricator at Capriola Art Week
September 30, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Designed and built scenographic structures for cultural events.
Technician / Assistant Curator at KORA Art Center
August 1, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Supported technical setup and exhibition logistics; coordinated between artists, curators, and technical staff.
Assistant Curator at PALAI Exhibition (con Daniele Balice)
June 30, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Assisted with curatorial support and project management for a group exhibition.

Education

BA at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Erasmus at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto (FBAUP)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Master of Arts in Design at Design Academy Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Retail