Edinburgh based Riccardo decided to brave the waters of freelance work in 2010 and set up De:strukt Studio. After 14 years De:strukt is now a team of 5 collaborative creatives with plans for near future growth. For over 14 years Riccardo has developed brands, campaigns, digital products and services for global brands, organisations and technology startups. In 2014, Riccardo was published in one of the design industries highly respected magazines Computer Arts and voted by The Drum as one of the top 30 agencies to watch out for in 2016. Having worked with brands such as Edrington, Highland Park Whisky, BBC, Tsingtao, Amir Khan and Gloria Jeans Coffee to name a few, he helps clients deliver integrated digital, print and brand experiences across all channels, driving revenue, conversion and engagement, working with a number of talented individuals and partners on an as-needs basis.In 2022 his work for The Kilnsman’s Dram received a nomination in The Scottish Design Awards category for packaging design.