Ricardo Vestuti

Ricardo Vestuti has a diverse work experience in the field of industrial design and footwear design. Ricardo started their career as a Footwear Designer at Saucony in 1984 and then worked as a Designer at Hasbro from 1986 to 1991. Ricardo later joined Nike as a Senior Footwear Designer Cleated/Training from 1994 to 1996. Ricardo also had a significant role at Reebok, where they served as the Director of Performance Footwear Design from 2003 to 2006 and later as the FUTURES Principal Designer. In these roles, they generated new footwear platforms and technologies, designed various hard goods concepts, and explored new business opportunities. Additionally, Ricardo has been actively involved in academia, serving as a guest lecturer at various institutions such as RISD, Nordisk Designskola, and Coventry University. Their expertise and experience in the footwear industry make him a valuable asset in the field of industrial design and academic settings.

Ricardo Vestuti attended the Rhode Island School of Design from 2010 to 2014, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fine and Applied Arts. Prior to that, their educational background includes attending the Friends School of Baltimore, although specific information regarding duration and degree are unavailable.