I am Ariella Ribeiro, an interior designer with an architectural background and nearly a decade of experience across Brazil, Ireland, and Canada. I specialize in high-end FF&E specification and concept-driven interiors, and I’ve gained hands-on knowledge of Italian manufacturing through factory visits in Milan. I love translating client dreams into functional spaces, coordinating with local suppliers and crafts, and delivering design documentation from concept to detailed development. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create spaces that are both beautiful and practical.

Ariella Ribeiro

I am Ariella Ribeiro, an interior designer with an architectural background and nearly a decade of experience across Brazil, Ireland, and Canada. I specialize in high-end FF&E specification and concept-driven interiors, and I’ve gained hands-on knowledge of Italian manufacturing through factory visits in Milan. I love translating client dreams into functional spaces, coordinating with local suppliers and crafts, and delivering design documentation from concept to detailed development. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create spaces that are both beautiful and practical.

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I am Ariella Ribeiro, an interior designer with an architectural background and nearly a decade of experience across Brazil, Ireland, and Canada. I specialize in high-end FF&E specification and concept-driven interiors, and I’ve gained hands-on knowledge of Italian manufacturing through factory visits in Milan.

I love translating client dreams into functional spaces, coordinating with local suppliers and crafts, and delivering design documentation from concept to detailed development. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create spaces that are both beautiful and practical.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Interior Designer at Shawn Ford & Co. (Canada)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered high-end residential interior architecture projects from concept through detailed development; Led design decisions related to spatial layout, materiality, lighting strategy, and custom millwork; Developed design documentation including plans, 3D studies, FF&E packages, and material specifications aligned with Canadian construction practices; Coordinated with local suppliers, fabricators, and trades; Managed client presentations and design revisions through the project lifecycle.
Creative Director / Interior Designer at TT Design (Ireland) - Remote
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Delivered architectural and interior design projects for residential and commercial clients; Managed projects from client brief to site supervision and implementation; Provided concept design and client presentations via Canvas.
Architect at Self Employed (São Paulo) - Architecture
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Responsible for approving the company's projects in the city’s urban development sector; Created projects from architectural concept to final supervision; Produced 3D drawings in SketchUp and rendered with V-Ray and Lumion; Produced executive drawings in AutoCAD and Layout; Post-produced 3D images in Photoshop for client presentations.
Intern & Junior Architect at Milan Showroom & Factory Tours, Italy
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Gained exposure to Italian manufacturers (Rimadesio, Poliform, Minotti, Gallotti & Radice, Paola Lenti, Baxter, Poltrona Frau) and supported in developing interior design concepts for residential projects; Created mood boards, FF&E selections, and material palettes aligned with client briefs; Produced executive drawings in AutoCAD and layouts; Rendered in V-Ray and Lumion; Assisted senior designers and coordinated with vendors.
Creative Director / Interior Designer at TT Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led architectural and interior design projects, shaping design vision, managing client meetings, budgets, and on-site coordination.
Junior Architect / Intern Architect at Milan Showroom & Factory Tours
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Created 3D drawings in SketchUp, rendered with V-Ray and Lumion; produced executive 2D drawings in AutoCAD and Layout; supported project supervision and coordination for showroom and factory tours with major brands.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and Urbanism at IPOG Institute, Brazil
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Postgraduate Degree in Interior Design at IPOG Institute, Brazil
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and Urbanism
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Postgraduate Degree in Interior Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Manufacturing