Hello!

I'm tati ferrucio

I am a Brazilian industrial designer passionate about design, culture, and innovation. I work in the creative industry since 2016, designing products for various markets such as furniture, appliances, toys and home goods.

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, I’m a proud Carioca with global work experience - from Rio, to Germany and now back to the United States. I have been exposed multi-cultural design practices that enable me to push the boundaries of design, manufacturing, and sustainability in both corporate and consultancy settings.

My work practice taught me that design should bring out the best in us. My ultimate goal is to empower people to improve their quality of life and make a positive impact on their communities.

Design must suit people's lives across different times and contexts. It becomes meaningful and timeless when it allows individuals to build lifetime memories, becoming an integral part of their life existence.

Design is about

culture and community

Learning from different cultures is a core value of my design practice. Human beings are inherently creative, and culture serves as an expression of our community's identity.

When designing, I strive to create solutions that align harmoniously with the project's context. My international work experience enhances my ability to empathize with diverse communities and cultures, enabling me to access different realities and co-create new possibilities.

Embracing culture has given me the maturity to reflect on personal and professional values. Culture is constantly evolving, and I'm proud of embracing and adapting to these changes.

As I continue to grow and adjust to new realities, I persistently question why we do things the way we do.

By embracing the power of culture and community, I design meaningful products and experiences that inspire people to be the best versions of themselves.

Education

advanced design offsite

Spring Cohort 02 (FEB 2022 - MAY 2022)

rochester institute of technology (rochester, NY)

MFA Industrial Design (AUG 2018 - MAY 2021)

BFA Industrial Design (JAN 2015 - DEC 2015)

universidade federal fluminense (niterói, RJ - Brazil)

Bachelors in Industrial Design (MAR 2012 - DEC 2017)

Professional Experience

tati studio (new york, NY)

Founder (JUN 2022 - PRESENT)

LIXIL global design (dusseldorf, NW - Germany + new york, NY)

Senior Industrial Designer at LIXIL Americas NYC (MAR 2024 - PRESENT)

Industrial Designer at LIXIL EMENA Germany (JAN 2023 - MAR 2024)

Industrial Designer at LIXIL Americas NYC (JAN 2022 - JAN 2023)

barkbox inc., super chewer (new york, NY)

Junior Industrial Designer (JUN 2021 - JAN 2022)

GE appliances, a haier company (louisville, KY)

Industrial Designer Intern (JUN 2019 - MAY 2020)

indio da costa A.U.D.T. (rio de janeiro, RJ - Brazil)

Junior Industrial Designer (APR 2018 - JUL 2018)

Industrial Designer Intern (JAN 2016 - APR 2018)