About — Designer. Father of two. Playful thinker. Curious rebel.

Ricardo Osório Santos
Ricardo Osório Santos

My name is Ricardo Alexandre Osório dos Santos — yep, I know... a very long name, eh?

I'm a multidisciplinary design professional with 20 years of industry experience. This portfolio showcases my commercial work alongside a collection of personal creative endeavors. If you’re here for commercial case studies, dive into the Work section. Those in a rush can hit the Eye icon for a visual quick-scan, while those interested in the process will find insights into business context, problem-solving, and outcomes.

Beyond client work, I’ve had the privilege to take two sabbaticals and go out into the world. The visual notes, drawings, and snapshots from those trips live under the Journal section.

My career began in the UK at a boutique agency in Exeter, followed by a move to Berlin in 2007. I joined Neue Digitale, initiating a decade-plus journey across major creative and tech hubs, including spells with Scholz & Friends, Pixomondo, Zalando, Nokia, and HERE Technologies.

Google eventually brought me to Munich, where I spent two years shaping products within the tech giant before joining frog. At frog, I operated as a design consultant and creative leader, driving complex engagements and pushing the boudaries of the visual design discipline.

Following the birth of my second child, I returned to independent consulting. I’m currently leading UX efforts at Munich-based scale-up Ory, driving product design in their quest to become the world’s leading CIAM platform.

Services

  • Digital product design
  • Art direction
  • Concept design
  • Brand strategy
  • Illustration
  • Animation

Selected clients

  • Adidas
  • Allianz
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Bosch
  • Google
  • Hyundai
  • Nokia
  • Novartis
  • Porsche
  • Ravensburger
  • Siemens
  • Unicef
  • Zalando

Contact & social

For project inquiries and more information, get in touch at info@osoriosantos.com